2024年6月

Parks / Gardens

[094]Children’s Paradise (Wanpaku Tengoku)

Description It is divided into three zones where children can enjoy adventures: Wanpaku Square, Peace Plaza, and Wanpaku Fort. Wanpaku Square has athletic play equipment such as suspension bridges and Tarzan ropes, and Wanpaku Square has play equipment for small children. Wanpaku Fortress is an indoor craft room where you can try your hand at […]

Museums / Art galleries

[093]Sumida EdoKiriko Museum (Sumida Edo Kiriko-kan)

Description Edo Kiriko is a glass processing method invented in the Edo period and is recognized as a national traditional craft. The history and production process of Edo Kiriko is on display, and you can observe the craftsmen’s skills and experience making it. It also exhibit and sell Edo Kiriko glasses etc. Business Hours AM10:00 […]

Zoos / Aquariums / Biological gardens

[092]Sumida Aquarium (Sumida Suizoku-kan)

Description This aquarium is located on the 5th and 6th floors of Tokyo Solamachi, famous for Tokyo Sky Tree. One of the attractions is the penguins moving around in the open indoor space. In the aquarium that recreates the ocean of the Ogasawara Islands, a world natural heritage site, spotted rays and sand crocodiles are […]

Museums / Art galleries

[091]Ryogoku Fireworks Museum (Ryogoku Hanabi Siryokan)

Description Ryogoku was once an area where many fireworks artists were active, and Tokyo’s largest fireworks festival, the Sumida River Fireworks Festival, is also held nearby. It displays the history of fireworks, including firework balls and launch tubes from the Edo period. It Introduces cross-sectional models of firework balls and how to make them as […]

Commercial areas / Commercial facilities

[090]Tokyo Mizumachi

Description It is a shopping mall built under the elevated Tobu Isesaki Line. Located at the foot of the Tokyo Sky Tree and next to the river with an excellent view. Contains general stores, cafes, restaurants, sports facilities, etc. Business Hours AM11:00 to PM8:00 (most stores) Closed Days Every Tuesday (most stores) English Support unknown […]

Museums / Art galleries

[089]Sumida Hokusai Museum (Sumida Hokusai Bijutsu-kan)

Description This museum exhibits only works by Katsushika Hokusai, an ukiyo-e artist from the late Edo period. It was founded because Hokusai spent most of his life in what is now Sumida Ward. In addition to exhibits such as “”Kanagawa-oki-namiura””, there is also a library that displays materials related to Hokusai. Business Hours AM9:30 to […]

Parks / Gardens

[088]Traffic Park in Tsutsumidori Park (Tsutsumidori Koen-nai Kotu Koen)

Description A park where children can safely and happily learn about traffic rules. There are intersections and traffic lights in the park, so you can drive go-karts and bicycles. There is also a pond and play equipment, so you can play as a normal park. Business Hours AM9:00 to PM8:00 Closed Days None English Support […]

Shrines / Temples / Churches

[087]Archdiocese of Tokyo Cathedral (Tokyo Cathedral Sei-Maria Daiseido)

Description This is the church building of Sekiguchi Catholic Church, designed by world-renowned architect Kenzo Tange. The building has an original and innovative shape, but when viewed from above it looks like a cross. The interior has a calm and mysterious atmosphere and is open to anyone to visit. Business Hours AM9:00 to PM5:00 Closed […]

Museums / Art galleries

[086]Printing Museum (Insatsu Hakubutsu-kan)

Description Introducing the value and potential of printing as a communication medium, from its origins to the latest printing technology. In addition to permanent exhibitions and special exhibitions of materials, it also hold experiential events. Business Hours AM10:00 to PM6:00 Closed Days Every Monday (if Monday is a holiday, the next weekday) English Support unknown […]

Theme parks

[085]Arakawa Amusement Park (Arakawa Yu-en)

Description A long-established amusement park opened in 1922 and the only public amusement park in Tokyo. It specializes in attractions that small children can have fun. In addition, there is a small zoo, picnic area, playground equipment, water playground, etc. Business Hours AM9:00 to PM5:00 (weekdays) AM9:00 to PM8:00 (Saturday, Sunday and holiday) Closed Days […]