Walking the Local Residents’ “Sumida”

TUNAGARU SUMIDA CITY Sumida Walking Map

SUMIDA CITY A course touring the eastern region's Course ① quiet nature and historical temples. Finish Yurinoki-bashi Bridge

Nakahirai-bashi Bridge Tachibana Taisho Minkaen A private Taisho era residence that survived many disasters. The inside Oshiage (Skytree-mae) Sta. can also be toured.

The view of the Skytree from Omurai Sta. the Jukken-bashi Bridge and Yanagishima Hodokyo-bashi Bridge is stunning!

Kyu Nakagawa Higashi-Azuma Sta. River Start Yanagishima Hodokyo Jukken-bashi Azuma-jinja Shrine Hirai-bashi Bridge Bridge Also said to be the origin of Bridge the name “Azumabashi.” The grove of the local shrine and Hossho-ji the dog statues are Kyu Nakagawa worth seeing. An historical temple said Waterfront Park to have been visited by There are birds, fish, and Katsushika Hokusai. other animals near and in Fukujin-bashi the river. In spring, you can Bridge also enjoy the cherry around Time allowed blossoms! The Skytree also 60minutes shows its face from above Kitajukken-gawa River around the river bank! Distance 4 km around Number of steps 5700steps Ohara-bashi Bridge (Under Construction) Calorie around Note that the road is a little narrow consumption 180Kcal

Kyu Nakagawa Waterfront Park is spacious and pleasant. Migratory birds sometimes visit the river terrace. With nature and the remaining old temples, it is (Recommended points) possible to experience the history of Sumida. (Suggestion from: Mr.Yoneda, resident)

How to Read the Map Walking Short Memo Edited by: Renaissance Inc. Greet Others Walking Course Let’s make sure to greet each other when passing by others, when taking short breaks, etc. Greetings have garnered attention for Bathroom their effectiveness in improving security at the local level.

AED Take water with you Liquids are necessary because your body sweats to regulate its Museum temperature as you exercise. As you walk, frequently take in liquids in 15-20 minute intervals, even before you get thirsty. Food Spot *Water, barley tea, and sports drinks are recommended.

Shop offering a Healthy Spot healthy menu Look around Broaden your field of view and also be careful of differences under Spot Offering a View your feet and so on. Also, when people grow tired, they tend to face downwards. Pay careful attention to traffic lights, and walk Cherry Blossom Flower Viewing sidewalks giving plenty of care to cars and bicycles. Viewing Spot Spot

※Each course lists the duration, distance, number of steps, and calories burned.Calculations are based on the following. ※If you have a medical condition, Stride: 70 cm; Speed: 4 km/h; Calories burned: 10 min. of walking = 30 please consult your family doctor kcal for a 60 kg male Durations and so on are only estimates. They may before you begin. differ depending on individual differences and traffic conditions. ※Facilities and shops listed on each course may not be available depending on the period and time frame. Please check with the facility/shop concerning availability.

2 Sumida CITY

Overall Route Rediscover nature in Sumida! Course ② Refreshing River View Course Course❶

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Sakura-bashiFinish

Bridge Chomei-ji Temple Sakura-mochi

Sumida Park You can sometimes see kingfisher birds at the Bokutei Cherry Blossoms ! The contrast between the cherry blossoms and the Genmorikawa Kototoi-bashi rapeseed blossoms along Sluice Gate Bridge the river is beautiful in A sluice gate that adjusts the spring. Visitors can the water level of the river. see different varieties of It is usually open. cherry blossoms. Ushijima-jinja Shrine

Statue of Asakusa Sta. Katsu Kaishu

Tokyo Skytree Sta.

Azuma-bashi Sumida City Office Asakusa Sta. Bridge

Komagata-bashi

Asakusa Sta. Bridge Honjo-Azumabashi Sta.

The View From Azuma-bashi Bridge From Azuma-bashi Bridge, you can see the Sumidagawa River, the Skytree, and buildings with unique designs.

Kuramae Sta.

Umaya-bashiSumidagawa River Bridge

Kuramae Sta. Sumidagawa River Terrace Along the river is a paved Kuramae-bashi promenade. Visitors can Bridge enjoy the waterfront Kokugikan scenery, including Sumo hall. Sometimes yakatabune boats and river sumo wrestlers take a stroll in the neighborhood, cruise ships. too.

Yokoamicho Cruise Landing Park Ryogoku Terrace Kyu Yasuda Garden

Ryogoku Sta. Sign with A around Lion Corporation’s with a gentle Time allowed 50minutes character -Tokyo around Museum Distance 3.4km around Start Ryogoku Sta. Number of steps 4900steps Calorie around Ryogoku Sta. consumption 150Kcal

The crabs that gather on the Sumidagawa River Terrace in the morning in the spring to fall are lovely! There are also various types of cherry blossoms along the river. These are surprising (Recommended points) points that are interesting and let you experience the seasons. (Suggestion by: Ms. Iino, working in Sumida City) 3 You can take a short break over the specialty sweets Course ③ A course touring Sumida’s famous temples

Tamon-ji Temple Time allowed around 70minutes Start “Bishamonten,” one of the of Sumidagawa, is around Police Distance 4.6km worshipped. There is a substation tanukizuka, and it is also known as around Parking lot “Tanuki Temple.” Number of steps 6600steps Suijin Ohashi Calorie around Bridge consumption 210Kcal

Statue of Enomoto Takeaki Kanegafuchi Sta. Sumidagawa-jinja Shrine gate

Tobu Skytree Line Bokutei-dori Ave.

(Tobu Line)

Shirahige-bashi Bridge

Seiko Museum Meiji-dori Ave. Shirahige-jinja Shrine A shrine known for "Jurojin," one of Higashi-Mukojima Sta. the Sumidagawa seven lucky gods. Auto shop Fishmonger

Jiman Kusamochi Mukojima-Hyakkaen Garden It opened in the . The early spring plum flowers and the Japanese clover that blooms in the fall are stunning. Tea can be enjoyed at the pavilion.

Note that the walkway Bokutei-doriis narrow Ave. here Hikifune Sta. Chomei-ji Temple and Kofuku-ji Temple Kototoi Dango Keisei-Hikifune Sta. Also try the Chomei-ji Sakura-bashi Temple “Sakura Mochi”! Bridge

Statue of Katsu Kaishu There is a statue of the great Katsu Kaishu, who was born in Sumida Mimeguri-jinja Shrine and active in the late . Ushijima-jinja Shrine Illnesses get better when you stroke the cow figure on the grounds!? Have a rest here.

Tokyo Skytree Sta.

Bridge

Genmori-bashi Finish Oshiage (Skytree-mae) Sta. Honjo-Azumabashi Sta.

There are many shrines, and there are also plenty of spots where you can eat great food and rest along the way. Plus, the roads are spacious, and with few (Recommended points) cars on holidays, senior citizens can also walk safely. (Suggestion from: Mr. Satou, resident) 4 Sumida CITY

Overall Route Course❹ This a course that lets you experience Course ④ Course❸ lush green parks and history as you walk

Suijin Ohashi

Bridge Hospital Mokubo-ji Temple There is a large stone monument carved with the handwriting of Umewakazuka, known for the “ Umewaka Densetsu (Legend of Higa-shin Umewaka),” and Ito Hirobumi.

Statue of Enomoto Takeaki Enomoto Takeaki, who was active from the late Tokugawa Kanegafuchi Sta. shogunate through the Meiji Sumidagawa-jinja Shrine perod, is deeply connected to Also known as the “Water Shrine,” in Mukojima. front of the shrine are giant turtles in place of komainu dog statues. Higashi Shirahige Park Flowering plants can be enjoyed throughout the seasons! This is an evacuation area during disasters.

Tobu Skytree Line (Isesaki Line)

Shirahige-bashi Higashi Shirahige Park Entrance Bridge shop

Meiji-dori Ave.

Hosen-ji Temple

Kosodate Jizodo Temple Higashi Mukojima-kita Park The jizo statue that was discovered during the Taxi company embankment renovation in Shirahige-jinja the Edo period is enshrined. Shrine Mukojima-Hyakkaen Garden

Bokutei-dori Ave. Renge-ji Temple The principle object of Sushi

worship is an image of restaurant Higashi-Mukojima Sta. StoreJizo Association Saka-dori Kobodaishi by Kukai himself. around Time allowed 70minutes around Distance 4.4km around Start Sumidagawa Number of steps 6300steps Finish High School Calorie around Mito Kaido Road consumption 210Kcal Daiichi Terajima Elementary School The morning glories in Higashi Shirahige Park in the summer are beautiful. There are many old buildings, making it fun to walk looking at old maps and using shrines as landmarks. A great (Recommended points) point of this course is also that many of the paths are spacious and make for easy walking. (Suggestion from: Mr. Honda, resident) 5 around A bath after you walk !? Time allowed 80minutes around Course ⑤ A course to see nature and Distance 5.4km around shitamachi neighborhoods. Number of steps 7700steps Calorie around consumption 240Kcal

Oshinari Park Kyojima 2 Chome Intersection Kirakira Tachibana Shotengai Shopping Street The flower baskets made by Hikifune Takara-dori Ave. volunteers are beautiful! Enjoy eating as you walk, too!

Midori to Hana no Gakushuen Sumidagawa River Finish There are a variety of plants, and the shidare-zakura weeping Tokyo Skytree cherry trees are elegant in the Genmori-bashi Yotsume-dori Ave. spring. Sta. Convenience store Sumida Bridge City Tamaru Inari-jinja Shrine Office Oshiage (Skytree-mae) Sta. Start Tourist bus ticket counter Katori-jinja Water Terrace Asakusa-dori Ave. Jukken-bashi Bank Hospital Bridge Shrine Honjo-Azumabashi Sta. Dry cleaning shop Supermarket Pharmacy Sakura-yu Promenade Along -bashi the Kitajikken-gawa River Bridge The embankment is maintained and makes for easy walking.

Recommended is the Midori to Hana no Gakushuen, where you can experience the four seasons. This is recommended for those who have few opportunities to see flowers and (Recommended points) green spaces. You can also enjoy shotengai shopping streets, bathhouses, and other typical Sumida spots. (Suggestion by: Mr. Ishimura, working in Sumida City)

Course ⑥ Finish Condenses Sumida’s great points down! A course to see the essence of Edo Komagata-ken A deli loved by locals. The fresh deep-fried ham cutlet is crispy! around Time allowed 60minutes around Distance 3.8km Yokoamicho Park around Number of steps 5400steps Ryogoku Terrace Calorie around consumption 180Kcal Eko-in Temple Police There is a grave for Box Kuramaebashi-dori Ave. Nezumikozo, a master thief in Gas station the Edo period. Take home a piece from a tombstone meant Lion-do to be chipped as a souvenir!? Sumo wrestler purveyor. Large-size

Ryogoku Sta. clothing is on display. Kyu Yasuda Garden Kokugikan Edo-Tokyo The Sumida Start Museum Hokusai Museum Ryogoku Sta. Ryogoku Sta.

Gas station Midori 2 Chome Intersection Kira Residence Site Bank (Honjo Matsuzakacho Park) The mansion of Kira Birthplace of Katsu Kaishu Kozukenosuke, known for (Ryogoku Park) the forty-seven ronin raid.

This is an area where the charms and attractions of Sumida are brought together, and it (Recommended points) will make you want to talk to others. The cherry blossoms in the Yokoamicho Park are beautiful in the spring, too. (Suggestion by: Ms. Yoshizawa, Hiragananet) 6 Sumida CITY

Overall Route A place to rest and relax. Course ⑦ A course that walks an oasis in the city Coase❺

There are lots of souvenir shops! Coase Tokyo Skytree Sta. ❼ Coase Finish Oshiage (Skytree mae) Sta. ❻ Tokyo Skytree Sta.

Tobu-bashi Oshiage (Skytree mae) Sta. Bridge

Cafe SEKAICAFE OSHIAGE You can also Honjo-Azumabashi Sta. enjoy fishing!

Fish pond Fishing river Fishing

Jabu-jabu Splash Pond

Roller slide

The roller slide is thrilling! Kappakawara SASAYA CAFE

Fall colors ravine

Walking path

Oyokogawa Water Park

Flowers and Fall Colors Fall and Flowers A park that is spread out over 1.8 km along the General gymnasium Mange-ike Pond Oyokogawa River. The seasonal views, including the cherry Kinshi Park blossoms and fall colors, are stunning. There are also around many resting spots. Kinshicho Sta. Time allowed 30minutes Plaza Palette around Distance 1.8km Start around Sumida Number of steps 2600steps Fountain Triphony Calorie around Hall Kinshicho Sta. consumption 90Kcal

(Recommended points) Visitors can take a leisurely walk while enjoying nature.

Walking Record Table Write the day you walked under the number of the course you finished walking!

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7 In order to walk safely plus and effectively Walking＋ Points for Don’t forget to do 1 selecting shoes 2 a warm-up and cool-down. Edited: Asics Corp. Edited: Sachiko Wada, Instructor at Sumida Hanataiso

By wearing shoes that match one’s feet, it is In order to avoid injuries, warm up before you walk, and also possible to walk comfortably with less burden on loosen the muscles you used after walking. the feet. Slowly stretch your Achilles ① With the shoe on, there should be about 1 cm of space 1 2 tendon from your toes to the end of the shoe. ② It should be easy to bend your . ③ It should fit well around the instep of your foot. Stretch your legs a little before and ④ The sole of the shoe should have proper cushioning. after (loosen your ankles) ⑤ The shoe should stabilize your heel without grating against it. 3 4 Always properly untie your shoe ① Untie the laces and before putting it on. loosen the shoe to Rotate your shoulders the toe. Place your Extend your back foot in the shoes. Tap on the ground so that your foot and the heel of the Be conscious of proper shoe fit. Tap your foot!! 3 walking form ② Check to make Edited: Kazuyuki Takahama, certified instructor, Japan Walking Association sure there is about Increase the benefits of exercise by being conscious of your 1 cm (one finger posture! You can also reduce the burden on your body. width) of space between your toes Imagine them hanging and the end of the Broaden from top down shoe. your vision ③ Giving some room Extend your back and to the end of the relax without tighten- Finally, properly tie shoe, properly ing your chest too much Tightly !! the laces at the top. tighten the shoe Shake your arms around the insole and ankle with the With your heels on the laces. Starting here, tighten the ground, lift your toes Loosen this area laces in order to fit your just a little. foot.

① Prevent lifestyle-related diseases The Benefits of Walking ② Improve cardiopulmonary function Walking has benefits as shown on the right. ③ Prevent obesity ④ Reduce stress

〈Course Suggested By〉 (Titles Omiited) A little action; Makoto Yoneda, Yurie Iino, Tsutomu Satou, Tsuneaki Honda, Tadashi Ishimura, Yaeko Yoshizawa Always healthy. 〈Support from〉 Kazumasa Iwasaki, Ayaka Katsuse(Asics Japan Corp.), Noriharu Kirii(Kao Corp.), Mitsuhiko Fujita, Shigeru Uekusa(Sumida City Tourism Association), Shuuichi Torimitsu(Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry Sumida Branch), Takanori Kuboyama(The Tokyo Higashi Shinkin Bank), Ken-ichi Takahashi( Co., Ltd.), Tatsuya Uchida, Yurie Iino(Lion Corp.), Naoki Takazaki, Katsuya Kumasaka (Renaissance Inc.), Kazuyuki Takahama(Japan Walking Association), Sachiko Wada(Sumida Hana Taiso Instructors), Akiko Murayama (Mukojima Hoken Center), Youichi Itoi(Honjo Hoken Center), Tadashi Ishimura(Sumida City Environmental Protection Division), Taichi Takayama(Sumida City Civil Engineering Management Division), Yuuko Arao, Aki Akemi(Clementia Inc.) Sumida City Health Planning Division 〈Published by〉 Tel: 03-5608-8514 1-23-20 Azumabashi, Sumida City, 130-8640 Tokyo Metropolitan Government Health Promoting character 〈Created by〉 Sumida City Tourism Association KENKOUDESUKA-MAN 〈Illustration〉 Kinue Naganawa 〈Date Published〉 March 2017