Day 1

13:00 JR Otsuka Station

13:02 Tsutsumi

Tempura is deep-fried with care and served one item at a time.

A Japanese-style restaurant run by a friendly couple that has been in business for more than 50 years. Located in the back alley of the "Sun Mall Otsuka Shopping Street" at the south exit of Otsuka Station, the restaurant serves oden set menus and rice bowls for lunch.

The main menu item is the tempura set meal. The tempura is served as it is deep-fried, one by one, so the tempura is served at its best when it is freshly deep-fried," says the restaurant's growing fan base. In addition to standard tempura set menus such as "Tempura Yasai Set Meal" and "Tempura Fish Set Meal," there are also seasonal menus using mushrooms and summer vegetables, with about five different kinds available every day.

The owner's ingenuity in hospitality is evident in the six types of homemade dipping salts available, including yuzu salt, yukari salt, green tea salt, and ume shichimi (seven spices).

14:30 Penguin-do Zakka Shop

A specialty store opened by a famous collector, where you can find all kinds of penguin goods.

The owner, a well-known collector of penguin goods, opened this store specializing in penguin goods. The store is crammed with penguin goods ranging from sweets to novelties to handmade works by artists, and you can sometimes find hard-to-find dead stocks and one-of-a-kind items.

The shop's original character, "Ukulele Penguin," is also well known for its adorable goods, including T-shirts, eco bags, stationery goods, lucky charms such as "Maneki Penguin," and items made in collaboration with creators and specialty stores. The postcards featuring scenes of Otsuka and its surroundings, modeled on the store owner's penguin sculpture "Gin-no-suke," are also recommended as souvenirs of your trip.

15:00 OMO5 Tokyo Otsuka by Hoshino Resorts

The concept is "Otsuka Kingdom Rendezvous

After exploring the lively town of Otsuka, guests will enjoy the excitement of the yagura (turret) design of their guest rooms, while the "Local Guide Activities" guided by the OMO Rangers will take them on a stroll through the town, where they will encounter the local charm of the city and its friendly people.

Yagura Room

Guest rooms are turreted with beds on stilts above the living room. As you climb the box staircase leading to the bedroom, you feel as if you are exploring a secret base. Guest rooms have high windows that reach to the ceiling, offering a great view of the streetcar and Sky Tree®, depending on the Guest room.

15:30 Night strategy meeting in your room or at the cafe

Enjoy relaxing time while researching dinner spots

After checking in, take a short break in your Guest room. We recommend that you use the Go-KINJO Map (Local guide map) of the Public space "OMO Base (Travelers' Fun Lounge)" to find a spot for dinner, or take a break at the "OMO Cafe & Bar" to taste a menu created in collaboration with a restaurant associated with Otsuka.

17:00 Local Guide Activities: "A Walk to Discover Otsuka's Charms with an Otsuka Otaku Neighborhood Tour with Otsuka Otaku

From hidden gems to local culture, a local stroll to discover the depth of Otsuka

Otsuka has many undiscovered sights, such as retro cityscapes, local delicacies with a local reputation, and photo spots. In this tour, the OMO Ranger, an "Otsuka geek," will guide you through the charms of Otsuka with his own specialties and tidbits.

19:00 Local Guide Activities "Ventilation Minute! Otsuka Barrel Sake Tour at the Counter

A tour of sake bars, from a store boasting sake to a beer house directly operated by a brewery

Otsuka, the "Mecca of Sake," is a town full of exciting and famous sake bars. It would be a shame to waste your time at just one! OMO rangers will guide you to your favorite restaurant and accompany you to the next one. Please enjoy the experience of getting to know the staff/staff members at the counter.

21:30 "Otsuka Downtown DJ Night

A DJ booth playing Showa-era songs makes the nighttime cafes 80s!

OMO Base (Travelers' Fun Lounge) will be decorated in the 80's style with neon signs shining in the motif of the retro streets of Otsuka. A DJ dressed as a Staff/staff member will play nostalgic songs of the past, such as city pop and moody songs, to create an exciting night.

22:00 Local Guide Activities: Otsuka Kinenyu Refreshing Public Bath Set

Recover your body and soul at an old-fashioned public bathhouse that feels like a time-traveling trip

Sento sets are available for rent at the front desk. Experience the good old Japanese culture at Otsuka Kinenyu, a long-established public bathhouse, and relieve your daily fatigue. You can enjoy five types of bathtubs, including a micro-vibra bath with fine bubbles, a medicinal bath, and a sleeping bath.

Day 2

08:00 Breakfast at OMO Cafe & Bar

Enjoy a peaceful morning with a healthy breakfast that is easy on the stomach.

The popular breakfast is "OMOrning Risotto. You can choose from six types of Japanese and Western risotto, including salmon roe and pumpkin ricotta. The hotel's top choice is the "Fukagawa Asari," which is inspired by Fukagawa-meshi, rice cooked with clams, a specialty of the downtown area.

10:45 Check out of OMO5 Tokyo Otsuka by Hoshino Resorts

11:00 Local Guide Activities: "A Stroll to Discover the Streetcar in Otsuka, a Town with a Downtown Atmosphere

Trivia about the Toden while touring the downtown area

The Toden Arakawa Line, which runs through the city, is the only streetcar in Tokyo that has been in service for over 100 years. This tour will guide you to trivia and view spots of the streetcar Arakawa Line, which has long been a favorite in the city. The tour also introduces the history of the quaint town of Otsuka.
*Hours vary depending on the time of year. 9:00AM from June to September.

12:30 Toden Monaka Honpo Sweets Shop Akemi

Toden Monaka, a classic souvenir of a Toden trip, has a great taste and package!

A long-established Japanese confectionery established in 1957. Among the more than 30 varieties of wagashi available at any given time, the "Toden Monaka" in the shape of a Toden Arakawa Line car body has been a popular item among locals and tourists since 1977. The skin is darkly browned to enhance the flavor, and the texture is savory and crispy. The bean paste inside is made from the highest quality azuki beans produced in Hokkaido and cooked with white sweet red beans to give it a mild taste. The trinity of flavors is exceptional.

In addition, the "Eiichi Ou Strolling Monaka" named after Shibusawa Eiichi, who lived in Asukayama along the Tokyo Metropolitan Electric Railway line, is also a perfect souvenir. There are two types, tsubu-an (sweet bean paste) and sakura-an (sweet cherry blossom paste), priced at 250 yen each.

13:00 Hamburger Steak Restaurant & Wine Bar "Asche

The flavor of beef is concentrated! White hamburger steak covered with mashed potatoes

The store specializes in hand-kneaded hamburgers made from 100% beef. The beef is purchased in chunks, with the inner thigh meat having a rich flavor and the shoulder meat having a light fatty taste, and is coarsely ground in-house to bring out the natural flavor of the meat.

The signature dish is the "Assche hamburger steak," a hamburger steak wrapped in mashed potatoes. The potato coats the meat and steams it, giving it a light and fluffy texture, and the demi-glace sauce, which takes three days to prepare, is a perfect match. 180 grams of meat alone is a generous portion, but even women can easily finish it off.

There are always about 5 kinds of hamburgers available. Lunch comes with a salad and soup bar, rice, or bread for a reasonable price.

15:00 TOKYO L.O.C.A.L BASE

To end your trip, visit a relaxing café where you can spend your time in comfort!

The last restaurant is a "downtown diner. The restaurant offers a cozy space where you can relax without feeling self-conscious, perfect for taking it easy and reflecting on your trip.

During café hours, the chef, a former pastry chef, is known for his homemade sweets. Among them, the "Banana Cheesecake" topped with caramelized bananas is the most popular with its moist and smooth texture. As for drinks, dessert items such as "Strawberry Milk" and other dessert items go well with the special coffee made with beans from the famous roaster "ALLPRESS ESPRESSO".

A portion of the menu is also available for takeout, making it a useful spot to accompany a stroll or to purchase sweets as souvenirs.