Kototoi Bridge

The Kototoi Bridge extends 237.5 meters across the Sumida River, connecting the districts of Taitō-ku and Sumida-ku in eastern Tokyo.

Completed in 1928, the bridge gained recognition as a Tokyo Metropolitan Government-designated architectural structure, replacing an Edo-period ferry crossing point called Takeya-no-Watashi.

The stone balustrades of Kototoi Bridge display permanent marks from the March 1945 events, with sections now exhibited at the Edo-Tokyo Museum.

The bridge provides direct access to Sumida Park and maintains connections to Tokyo Skytree Station through the Tobu Isesaki Line transportation system.

During the 1945 air raids, the bridge became the center of a tragic event where numerous citizens gathered, leaving lasting physical marks on its structure.

Location: Sumida-ku

Location: Taitō-ku

Inception: February 10, 1928

GPS coordinates: 35.71417,139.80333

Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:56