Guidebook for Sumida-ku
Sightseeing
Tokyo Skytree
1-chōme-1-2 OshiageSenso-ji Temple
2-chōme-3-1 AsakusaThe only pedestrian bridge that connects Sumida Ward and Taito Ward. Besides being able to see the view of the Sumidagawa river, the cherry blossoms blooming on both banks as the name suggests are very beautiful.
桜橋
5-chōme-1-1 MukōjimaThe only pedestrian bridge that connects Sumida Ward and Taito Ward. Besides being able to see the view of the Sumidagawa river, the cherry blossoms blooming on both banks as the name suggests are very beautiful.
The Asahi Beer Hall (a.k.a. Super Dry Hall, or Flamme d'Or) is one of the buildings of the Asahi Breweries headquarters located on the east bank of the Sumida River in Sumida, Tokyo, Japan. It was designed by French designer Philippe Starck and was completed in 1989. It is considered one of Tokyo's most recognizable modern structures.
The shape of the building is that of a beer glass, designed to complement the neighboring golden beer mug-shaped building housing the Asahi Breweries offices.
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Asahi Beer Headquarter Building
1-chōme-23-1 AzumabashiThe Asahi Beer Hall (a.k.a. Super Dry Hall, or Flamme d'Or) is one of the buildings of the Asahi Breweries headquarters located on the east bank of the Sumida River in Sumida, Tokyo, Japan. It was designed by French designer Philippe Starck and was completed in 1989. It is considered one of Tokyo's most recognizable modern structures.
The shape of the building is that of a beer glass, designed to complement the neighboring golden beer mug-shaped building housing the Asahi Breweries offices.
Koto-ji Temple
3-chōme-6-5 KōtōbashiShinobazu Pond
5-20 UenokōenSumidagawa Jinja
2-chōme-17-1 TsutsumidōriAzumabashi
Senso-ji Temple
2-chōme-3-1 AsakusaParks & Nature
Sumida Park
1-chōme-1 HanakawadoPark along the Sumida River, where the sky tree looks better. Cherry blossoms blossom all at once in spring, famous as one of the most famous places in the city. In addition, fireworks festival is held in the summer, and both can enjoy collaboration with Sky Tree.
Sumida Koen station
5-chōme-6 MukōjimaPark along the Sumida River, where the sky tree looks better. Cherry blossoms blossom all at once in spring, famous as one of the most famous places in the city. In addition, fireworks festival is held in the summer, and both can enjoy collaboration with Sky Tree.
Azumabashi Park
1-chōme-12 AzumabashiFormer Yasuda Garden
1-chōme-12-1 YokoamiJapanese garden
Kinshibori Park
4-chōme-17-1 KōtōbashiŌyokokawa Shinsui Park
4-chōme-14-1 HigashikomagataOshinari Park
2-chōme-18 NarihiraFood Scene
向嶋 だるまラーメン
4-chōme-1-11 MukōjimaRamen Restaurant
4 Chome
Izakaya Restaurant
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3-chōme-6-5 MukōjimaCafe Restaurant
Ikadanagashisoba Mifune
5-chōme-33-12 MukōjimaJapanese Soba Noodle Restaurant
かどや向島本店
5-chōme-30-6 MukōjimaThe Nearest Izakaya Restaurant
Ippudo Noodle Express
1-chōme-1-2 OshiageRamen Restaurant
壱角家 スカイツリー店
1-chōme-18-4 NarihiraIkkakuya Ramen Restaurant
丸常鮨
5-chōme-30-16 MukōjimaThe Nearest Sushi Bar Restaurant
Jojoen Tokyo Skytree Town Solamachi
1-chōme-1-2 OshiageBeef BBQ
Starbucks
3-chōme-9-10 KōtōbashiStarbucks Coffee Tokyo Skytree Solamachi East
吾妻橋パーラー
3-chōme-6-130-0001 AzumabashiCafe located in the immediate area of Sky Tree. Here, the parfa which is also 634 mm named after the height of the sky tree is popular. The tower part is made of candy work
Sakura Cafe
1-chōme-17-5 NarihiraCafe located in the immediate area of Sky Tree. Here, the parfa which is also 634 mm named after the height of the sky tree is popular. The tower part is made of candy work
Kagetsudō
Melon Bread is very popular.
With desert shop
Jikaseimen Ito
2-chōme-6-9 KomagataRamen restaurant. Nikusoba is very Good!
Yoroiya Ramen
1-chōme-36-7 AsakusaRamen restaurant. Tamago ramen is recommend.
Fuji Ramen
1-chōme-24-5 Asakusa"Fuji Ramen" Ramen restaurant
Ajitama ramen is very Good!
Ramen Benkei
2-chōme-17-9 HanakawadoRamen Benkei Asakusa Honten
Tsushima
Ramen restaurant Tsushima
111-0034
Ramen restaurant "Menya Eburi"
Midori
2-chōme-13-41 KamiōsakiRamen restaurant "Saga ramen Midori"
Mitsuwi 麺 みつヰ
2-chōme-10-4 NishiasakusaRamen restaurant "Men Mitsui"
Ramen Kai
Ramen restaurant
We recommend "Zenbuirikaisio ramen"
Ichiran Asakusa
1-chōme-1-16 AsakusaVery famous Ichiran!
麺駒
Ramen restaurant "Menkoma"
博多らーめん いのうえ
1-chōme-7-1 HanakawadoRamen restaurant "Hakata Ramen Inoue"
もんじゃかるも
3-chōme-9-1 OshiageMonjayaki restaurant "Monjakarumo"
ぶんすけ
2-chōme-15-6 HanakawadoRamen restaurant "Bunsuke"
Suzume Shokudō
1-chōme-2-2 KyōjimaRamen restaurant "Shitamachi Chuka Soba Suzume Shokudo"
Sumo Chaya Terao
2-chōme-16-5 RyōgokuChanko restaurant
Shopping
エネルギースーパーたじま 向島店
1-chōme-27-10 HigashimukōjimaSuper Market
7-Eleven Mukōjima Shop
3-chōme-5-4 MukōjimaThe Nearest Convenience Store 24h Open
FamilyMart Mukojima 4-Chome Shop
4-chōme-8-5 MukōjimaConvenience Store 24h Open
Tokyo Solamachi Loft
1-chōme-1-2 OshiageThere are so many restaurants in this Tokyo Solamachi Mall
Matsumoto Kiyoshi
4-chōme-19-5 AsakusaPharmacy Store
Nakamise Shopping Street
1-chōme-36-3 AsakusaNakamise Dori Street
東京合羽橋商店街振興組合
3-chōme-18-2 MatsugayaFood Sample
Ameya-Yokochō (アメヤ横丁 Ameya alley?) is an open-air market in the Taito Ward of Tokyo, Japan, located next to Ueno Station.
The market is approximately 164,227 square feet in area, starting just behind the Yodobashi Camera building and following the Yamanote Line south until the Komuro building.
There are two theories on the etymology of Ameya. The first is that the name came from ameya (飴屋 candy shop), because of all the candy stores that lined the street in the early post-war era when sugar was hard to come by. Even now, there are stores selling candy there. The second theory is that it refers to アメリカ (America)
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Ameyoko- Markets, Food, Bars, Brand stores
4 Chome-10 UenoAmeya-Yokochō (アメヤ横丁 Ameya alley?) is an open-air market in the Taito Ward of Tokyo, Japan, located next to Ueno Station.
The market is approximately 164,227 square feet in area, starting just behind the Yodobashi Camera building and following the Yamanote Line south until the Komuro building.
There are two theories on the etymology of Ameya. The first is that the name came from ameya (飴屋 candy shop), because of all the candy stores that lined the street in the early post-war era when sugar was hard to come by. Even now, there are stores selling candy there. The second theory is that it refers to アメリカ (America)
Asakusa Rox
1-chōme-25-15 AsakusaEntertainment & Activities
SUMIDA AQUARIUM uses only artificial seawater for all tanks except freshwater tanks by employing Taisei Corporation’s artificial seawater production system.
SUMIDA AQUARIUM is Japan’s second aquarium in Japan, and the first in the Kanto region, to use only artificial seawater, following KYOTO AQUARIUM, which is also operated by ORIX Real Estate. (KYOTO AQUARIUM opened on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at 35-1 Kankijicho Kyoto Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto).
Use of this artificial seawater curtails CO2 emissions released when seawater is transported using large water tankers from port, which was an issue for inland aquariums.
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Sumida Aquarium
1-chōme-1-2 Oshiage SUMIDA AQUARIUM uses only artificial seawater for all tanks except freshwater tanks by employing Taisei Corporation’s artificial seawater production system.
SUMIDA AQUARIUM is Japan’s second aquarium in Japan, and the first in the Kanto region, to use only artificial seawater, following KYOTO AQUARIUM, which is also operated by ORIX Real Estate. (KYOTO AQUARIUM opened on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at 35-1 Kankijicho Kyoto Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto).
Use of this artificial seawater curtails CO2 emissions released when seawater is transported using large water tankers from port, which was an issue for inland aquariums.
Konica Minolta Planetarium Tenku
1-chōme-1-2 OshiagePLANETRIUM
An Amusement Place in Asakusa, "Hanayashiki"
Hanayashiki was opened as a flower park in 1853, when Commodore of the US Navy Matthew Calbraith Perry visited our country in the late Edo era. Nowadays, Hanayashiki is operating as an amusement park where it is overflowing with 20 kinds of attractions and lunchrooms. Shops in the park also have a wide range of souvenirs, like park original goods!
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Hanayashiki
2-chōme-28-1 Asakusa An Amusement Place in Asakusa, "Hanayashiki"
Hanayashiki was opened as a flower park in 1853, when Commodore of the US Navy Matthew Calbraith Perry visited our country in the late Edo era. Nowadays, Hanayashiki is operating as an amusement park where it is overflowing with 20 kinds of attractions and lunchrooms. Shops in the park also have a wide range of souvenirs, like park original goods!
Asakusa Engei Hall
1-chōme-43-12 AsakusaRyōgoku Kokugikan (両国国技館 Ryōgoku Kokugikan), also known as Ryougoku Sumo Hall, is an indoor sporting arena located in the Yokoami neighborhood (bordering to the Ryōgoku neighborhood) of Sumida, one of the 23 wards of Tokyo in Japan, next to the Edo-Tokyo Museum. It is the third building built in Tokyo associated with the name kokugikan. The current building was opened in 1985 and has a capacity of 13,000 people.[citation needed] It is mainly used for sumo wrestling tournaments (honbasho) and hosts the Hatsu (new year) honbasho in January, the Natsu (summer) honbasho in May, and the Aki (autumn) honbasho in September. It also houses a museum about sumo.
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Ryogoku Kokugikan
1-chōme-3-28 YokoamiRyōgoku Kokugikan (両国国技館 Ryōgoku Kokugikan), also known as Ryougoku Sumo Hall, is an indoor sporting arena located in the Yokoami neighborhood (bordering to the Ryōgoku neighborhood) of Sumida, one of the 23 wards of Tokyo in Japan, next to the Edo-Tokyo Museum. It is the third building built in Tokyo associated with the name kokugikan. The current building was opened in 1985 and has a capacity of 13,000 people.[citation needed] It is mainly used for sumo wrestling tournaments (honbasho) and hosts the Hatsu (new year) honbasho in January, the Natsu (summer) honbasho in May, and the Aki (autumn) honbasho in September. It also houses a museum about sumo.
Ueno Zoological Gardens is the oldest zoo in Japan. Founded in 1882, it has grown over the years, expanded its area to 14.3 ha (35.2 acres) and been the flagship of the Japanese zoo world. Now it's home to over 3,000 animals from 400 different species and provides visitors with learning experience about the diversity of animals as well as fun and enjoyment.
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Ueno Zoo
9-83 UenokōenUeno Zoological Gardens is the oldest zoo in Japan. Founded in 1882, it has grown over the years, expanded its area to 14.3 ha (35.2 acres) and been the flagship of the Japanese zoo world. Now it's home to over 3,000 animals from 400 different species and provides visitors with learning experience about the diversity of animals as well as fun and enjoyment.
Arts & Culture
Sumo Museum
1-chōme-3-28 YokoamiMukojima Hyakkaen
3-chōme-18-3 HigashimukōjimaJapanese Graden
The Seiko Museum (formerly the Seiko Institute of Horology) was established in 1981 as part of a 100th anniversary project seeking to assemble, preserve, and study various materials and samples related to “time and time-keeping instruments.”
Since its full-fledged renovation in April 2012, the Seiko Museum has served as a base for studies on time and time-keeping instruments and as a source of information from Seiko.
The exhibitions and installations at the Seiko Museum are entertaining for visitors of all ages, from adults to kids. Visitors see and learn about the evolution of time-keeping instruments, traditional clocks from Japan (Wadokei), and the history of Seiko and its products.
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The Seiko Museum
The Seiko Museum (formerly the Seiko Institute of Horology) was established in 1981 as part of a 100th anniversary project seeking to assemble, preserve, and study various materials and samples related to “time and time-keeping instruments.”
Since its full-fledged renovation in April 2012, the Seiko Museum has served as a base for studies on time and time-keeping instruments and as a source of information from Seiko.
The exhibitions and installations at the Seiko Museum are entertaining for visitors of all ages, from adults to kids. Visitors see and learn about the evolution of time-keeping instruments, traditional clocks from Japan (Wadokei), and the history of Seiko and its products.
The Tobu Museum (東武博物館 Tōbu Hakubutsukan) is a railway museum in Sumida, Tokyo, Japan. It opened in May 1989, and is operated by Tobu Railway.
The museum was closed from January 2009 until June 2009 for refurbishment. It reopened on 22 July 2009.
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Tobu Museum
4-chōme-28-16 HigashimukōjimaThe Tobu Museum (東武博物館 Tōbu Hakubutsukan) is a railway museum in Sumida, Tokyo, Japan. It opened in May 1989, and is operated by Tobu Railway.
The museum was closed from January 2009 until June 2009 for refurbishment. It reopened on 22 July 2009.
The Postal Museum Japan, displays and introduce collections related to postal service and communications. Its standing-exhibition zone employs displays and images divided into what are called Seven Worlds related to the story and history of postal service. In addition, the museum houses a zone for featured exhibitions, the Letter Lounge, an Event Space, Museum Shop, and Museum Post Office. Its exhibitions include a display of about 330,000 postage stamps, the largest such collection in Japan, and about 400 items related to Japanese and overseas postal-service administration.
Postal Museum Japan
1-chōme-1-2 OshiageThe Postal Museum Japan, displays and introduce collections related to postal service and communications. Its standing-exhibition zone employs displays and images divided into what are called Seven Worlds related to the story and history of postal service. In addition, the museum houses a zone for featured exhibitions, the Letter Lounge, an Event Space, Museum Shop, and Museum Post Office. Its exhibitions include a display of about 330,000 postage stamps, the largest such collection in Japan, and about 400 items related to Japanese and overseas postal-service administration.
The Metropolitan Edo-Tokyo Museum opened its doors in March 1993 as a space to reflect on the history and culture of Edo-Tokyo and envision the city and life of the future. Housed in a unique building modeled after an elevated-floor type warehouse, the museum has been a landmark and popular tourist attraction in Tokyo since its opening.
The permanent exhibition, showcasing original objects and replicas, offers visitors a journey through the 400-year history of Edo-Tokyo since Tokugawa Ieyasu entered Edo.
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Edo-Tokyo Museum
1-chōme-4-1 YokoamiThe Metropolitan Edo-Tokyo Museum opened its doors in March 1993 as a space to reflect on the history and culture of Edo-Tokyo and envision the city and life of the future. Housed in a unique building modeled after an elevated-floor type warehouse, the museum has been a landmark and popular tourist attraction in Tokyo since its opening.
The permanent exhibition, showcasing original objects and replicas, offers visitors a journey through the 400-year history of Edo-Tokyo since Tokugawa Ieyasu entered Edo.
The National Museum of Western Art was established in April 1959 and was based on the Matsukata Collection focusing on the Impressionist paintings and Auguste Rodin's sculptures previously stored by the French government. The museum's purpose is to provide the public with opportunities to appreciate western art. Since its opening, the museum, as Japan's only national institution devoted to western art, has been involved in exhibitions, art work and document acquisition, research, restoration and conservation, education and the publication of materials related to western art.
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National Museum of Western Art
7-7 UenokōenThe National Museum of Western Art was established in April 1959 and was based on the Matsukata Collection focusing on the Impressionist paintings and Auguste Rodin's sculptures previously stored by the French government. The museum's purpose is to provide the public with opportunities to appreciate western art. Since its opening, the museum, as Japan's only national institution devoted to western art, has been involved in exhibitions, art work and document acquisition, research, restoration and conservation, education and the publication of materials related to western art.
Katsushika Hokusai, a world-renowned ukiyo-e artist, was born in Honjo-Wari-Gesui (presently the Kamezawa area in Sumida Ward, Tokyo) in 1760 and spent almost the entire 90 years of his life in Sumida Ward where he created a large number of masterpieces.
In honor of this outstanding artist whom many local citizens are truly proud of, the Sumida Ward opened the Sumida Hokusai Museum on November 22, 2016 as a base to invigorate the local community and contribute to the region’s industry and tourism.
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The Sumida Hokusai Museum
2-chōme-7-2 Kamezawa Katsushika Hokusai, a world-renowned ukiyo-e artist, was born in Honjo-Wari-Gesui (presently the Kamezawa area in Sumida Ward, Tokyo) in 1760 and spent almost the entire 90 years of his life in Sumida Ward where he created a large number of masterpieces.
In honor of this outstanding artist whom many local citizens are truly proud of, the Sumida Ward opened the Sumida Hokusai Museum on November 22, 2016 as a base to invigorate the local community and contribute to the region’s industry and tourism.
Sumida Triphony Hall
1-chōme-2-3 KinshiTokyo Origami Museum
Origami is the traditional Japanese art of paper folding, which started in the 17th century AD at the latest and was popularized in the mid-1900s.
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Tokyo Origami Museum
1-chōme-31-5 HonjoTokyo Origami Museum
Origami is the traditional Japanese art of paper folding, which started in the 17th century AD at the latest and was popularized in the mid-1900s.
Getting Around
Oshiage Sta.(SKYTREE) station
1-chōme-1-65 OshiageTokyo Skytree Station
1-chōme-1-4 OshiageTobu Isezaki Line
Tokyo Metro, Tobu Railway, Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation
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Asakusa Station
1-chōme-1-3 AsakusaTokyo Metro, Tobu Railway, Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation
Kinshichō Station
3-chōme-14-6 KōtōbashiJR Sobu Line, Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line
Honjo-Azumabashi Station
3-chōme-7 AzumabashiToei Asakusa Line
Hikifune Station
2-chōme-26 HigashimukōjimaTobu Isezaki Line, Kamedo Line
Tawaramachi Station
1-chōme-1-18 NishiasakusaTokyo Metro Ginza Line
Keisei Hikifune Station
1-chōme-45 KyōjimaKeisei Oshiage Line
Kuramae Station
2-chōme-3-1 KuramaeToei Asakusa Line, Oedo Line
Ryogoku Station
1-chōme-3-20 YokoamiJR Sobu Line
JR Yamanote Line, Keihin Tohoku Line, Utsunomiya Takasaki Line, Joban Line, Ueno Tokyo Line, Tohoku Shinkansen Line, Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Hibiya Line.
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Ueno Station
7-chōme-1 UenoJR Yamanote Line, Keihin Tohoku Line, Utsunomiya Takasaki Line, Joban Line, Ueno Tokyo Line, Tohoku Shinkansen Line, Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Hibiya Line.
Kameido Station
5-chōme-1 KameidoJR Sobu Line, Tobu Kameido Line
Uguisudani Station
1-chōme-4 NegishiJR Yamanote Line, Keihin-Tohoku Line