Some of the busiest train stations in central Tokyo began a trial run of a stroller rental service Thursday, in hope of attracting families with small children who want to enjoy outings without having to worry about carrying a buggy onto crowded trains.
The service is being offered by East Japan Railway Co., or JR East, and is available through Oct. 20. It will allow people to reserve strollers via phone for ¥500 ($4.60) a day at Tokyo, Shinagawa, Shinjuku and Ueno stations, the company said. The four are major hub stations in the capital and have a number of shopping and dining complexes in and around them.
A service location at Tokyo Station will operate daily, while the others will be open on weekends and holidays. The service at Shinagawa Station will also be available on Fridays.