Collecting stamps in Japan: Part 1 - Eki / Train Station stamps 駅スタンプ

Collecting eki stamps (train station stamps 🚉) during your trip to Japan is a fun and free souvenir! In this video I will show you all of the stamps I collected on my trip to Tokyo, and I will also talk about ways to plan ahead before you travel so you know where to find them.
I used a Traveler’s Notebook passport refill to collect stamps on my trip, but you can use any paper or notebook that you like. I recommend having something small and light that wont weigh you down as you carry it with you everywhere.
If you want to do some planning before your trip I recommend using this Japanese website which details the locations of stamps in stations:
stamp.funakiya...
Where is your favourite train station stamp from?
If you are interested in collection goshuin, stamps from temples & shrines, please see part 2: • Collecting stamps in J...
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[@senapus1241]

Thank you for the website - I lost the links but now I save it again. It's really really helpful. Thank you for showing us your stamps.

[@wanderandwrite]

@@senapus1241 I’m glad I was able to help you find it again, such a useful website 😊

[@sanhopper9508]

As well as collecting the station/tourist attraction stamps, I began to look on the streets everywhere for the manhole cover designs! Like the stamps the manhole covers all have their own unique designs, some were even colourful so that made it easier to spot!

[@wanderandwrite]

I loved spotting the manhole covers, I tried to ask for the manhole cover cards but couldn't find any, too busy collecting everything else to really commit to them!

[@sanhopper9508]

I took photos of them (I am sure some people must have wandered what I was up to, pointing my phone at the ground 😂) I have since printed these onto magnetic strips and displayed with my purchased magnets.

[@wanderandwrite]

@ that’s a great idea!

[@MissJackalope]

Thank you! There's 2 in Akihabara for your next visit- found it by accident on the other side of the station from the one you have. (Nov 2024) Future travelers - bring an ink pad for both, you'll need it.

[@wanderandwrite]

@@MissJackalope thanks for the tip, I’ll try to find it next time!

[@nelson9963]

@@MissJackalope What’s the other stamp in Akihabara station?

[@nejrolias]

I'm actually interested on your PASMO card. I thought that card is no longer on sale. Am i wrong? I'm going to Japan in April, and would like to get that book as well. Can i get that at the airport once i landed?

[@wanderandwrite]

@@nejrolias Hi! I travelled in December 2023, Pasmo have since discontinued the Pasmo Passport so you can no longer get the Sanrio style card. The notebook I got from the Traveler’s Factory store at Narita Terminal 1, it’s the Tokyo Metro Passport Refill Notebook. I think it is usually in stock there and at the other Traveler’s Factory stores.

[@nelson9963]

May I know where's the information booth truck located in Arakurayama Sengen Park?

[@wanderandwrite]

It’s on the same level as the Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine, there’s the shrine on one side and the car park with this info booth truck on the other. There were also food stalls in the car park when we visited.

[@nelson9963]

@ Alright, thanks for the info.