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Travel Guide of Sumida River in Japan by Influencers and Travelers


The Sumida River is a river that flows through Tokyo, Japan. It branches from the Arakawa River at Iwabuchi and flows into Tokyo Bay. Its tributaries include the Kanda and Shakujii rivers. What is now known as the "Sumida River" was previously the path of the Ara-kawa. Toward the end of the Meiji era, the Ara-kawa was manually diverted to prevent flooding. It passes through the following wards of Tokyo. Kita Adachi Arakawa Sumida Taito Kōtō Chūō


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1 - Sensō-ji

Sensō-ji is an ancient Buddhist temple located in Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan. It is Tokyo's oldest temple, and one of its most significant. Formerly associated with the Tendai sect of Buddhism, it became independent after World War II.

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2 - Tokyo Skytree

Tokyo Skytree is a broadcasting and observation tower in Sumida, Tokyo. It became the tallest structure in Japan in 2010 and reached its full height of 634.0 meters in March 2011, making it the tallest tower in the world, displacing the Canton Tower, and the second tallest structure in the world after the Burj Khalifa.

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3 - Sightseeing | Tokyo

   6 km away

Get an entry ticket to visit the Sumida Aquarium in Tokyo. Discover over 10,000 sea creatures, see the largest open indoor tank in Japan, see the aquarium's jellyfish display, and much more.

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4 - Sumida Park

Sumida Park is a public park in Sumida and Taitō, Tokyo, Japan. Cherry blossoms can be seen in spring, and the Sumidagawa Fireworks Festival is held in July.

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5 - Asakusa Shrine

Asakusa Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the Asakusa district of Tokyo, Japan. Also known as Sanja-sama, it is one of the most famous Shinto shrines in the city. The shrine honors the three men who founded the Sensō-ji. Asakusa Shrine is part of a larger grouping of sacred buildings in the area.

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6 - Samba dancing | Tokyo

   6 km away

Experience a Modern Geisha show in Roppongi at Tantra Club. Enjoy a traditional Japanese Burlesque Performance that mixes elegance with pole dance, inspired by the traditional ‘Oiran’.

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7 - Tokyo National Museum

The Tokyo National Museum or TNM is an art museum in Ueno Park in the Taitō ward of Tokyo, Japan. It is one of the four museums operated by the National Institutes for Cultural Heritage, is considered the oldest national museum in Japan, is the largest art museum in Japan, and is one of the largest art museums in the world.

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8 - Shitamachi Museum

The Shitamachi Museum is a museum in Ueno, Taito, Tokyo, Japan. Located on the shores of Shinobazu Pond within Ueno Park, it is dedicated to the traditional culture of Tokyo's Shitamachi.

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9 - Hiking | Tokyo

   6 km away

Embark on a journey through the heart of Japan's natural beauty on this Mount Fuji and Hakone tour. Explore the country's highest peak and experience the serene Hakone and Lake Ashi.

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10 - Ueno Park

Ueno Park is a spacious public park in the Ueno district of Taitō, Tokyo, Japan. The park was established in 1873 on lands formerly belonging to the temple of Kan'ei-ji.

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11 - Edo-Tokyo Museum

The Edo-Tokyo Museum is a historical museum located at 1-4-1 Yokoami, Sumida-Ku, Tokyo in the Ryogoku district. The museum opened in March 1993 to preserve Edo's cultural heritage, and features city models of Edo and Tokyo between 1590 and 1964.

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12 - Morning | Tsukiji Fish Market

   7 km away

Tsukiji Market is famous around the world for its fresh, high-quality produce – and you're about to find out why. Spend 90 minutes sightseeing and sampling the goods here, before moving on to one of Tokyo's most famous modern landmarks: Tokyo Tower. Before heading up, first experience some traditional Japanese culture. Make your own delicious sushi and sample the results! Afterwards, enjoy a leisurely three-minute walk to the Tokyo Tower, and take in some of the best views around.

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13 - National Museum of Western Art

The National Museum of Western Art is the premier public art gallery in Japan specializing in art from the Western tradition. The museum is in the museum and zoo complex in Ueno Park in Taito, central Tokyo. It received 1,162,345 visitors in 2016.

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14 - Ueno Zoo

The Ueno Zoo is a 14.3-hectare zoo, managed by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, and located in Taitō, Tokyo, Japan. It is Japan's oldest zoo, opening on March 20, 1882.

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15 - Asakusa

Asakusa is a district in Taitō, Tokyo, Japan, famous for the Sensō-ji, a Buddhist temple dedicated to the bodhisattva Kannon. There are several other temples in Asakusa, as well as various festivals, such as the Sanja Matsuri.

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16 - Shinjuku

Shinjuku Station is a major railway station in the Shinjuku and Shibuya wards in Tokyo, Japan. In Shinjuku, it is part of the Nishi-Shinjuku and Shinjuku districts. In Shibuya, it is located in the Yoyogi and Sendagaya districts. It is the world's busiest railway station.

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17 - Shin-Ōkubo Station

Shin-Ōkubo Station is a railway station on the Yamanote Line in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company. Opened on November 15, 1914, it is close to the large local Korean ethnic neighborhood. Shin-Ōkubo Station has only one exit.

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18 - TOHO Cinemas Shinjuku

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19 - Idemitsu Museum of Arts

   6 km away

Idemitsu Museum of Arts is an art museum located in the Marunouchi area of Chiyoda, Tokyo.

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20 - National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo

   6 km away

The Tokyo National Museum of Modern Art in Tokyo, Japan, is the foremost museum collecting and exhibiting modern Japanese art. This Tokyo museum is also known by the English acronym MOMAT.

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21 - Akabane

   6 km away

Akabane-iwabuchi Station is a subway station in Kita, Tokyo, Japan, operated jointly by the Tokyo subway operator Tokyo Metro and the third-sector railway operator Saitama Railway Corporation.

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22 - Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

   6 km away
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23 - Kabukicho Ichibangai

   6 km away
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24 - Tokyo

   7 km away

Tokyo, officially Tokyo Metropolis, is the capital and most populous prefecture of Japan. Located at the head of Tokyo Bay, the prefecture forms part of the Kantō region on the central Pacific coast of Japan's main island, Honshu.

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