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Sumida Walking Map 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 komainu 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 Course❷ Sakura-bashiFinish Bridge Chomei-ji Temple Sakura-mochi Sumida Park You can sometimes see kingfisher birds at the Bokutei Cherry Blossoms pond! 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 Tokyo Cruise Landing Park Ryogoku Terrace Kyu Yasuda Garden Ryogoku Sta. Sign with A Japanese garden around Lion Corporation’s with a gentle Time allowed 50minutes character Edo-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 seven lucky gods 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 Torii gate Tobu Skytree Line Bokutei-dori Ave. (Tobu Isesaki 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 Edo period. 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 Keisei Oshiage Line and active in the late Tokugawa shogunate. 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 Futon 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 Sakai-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.
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