Sumidagawa Bridge

Sumidagawa Bridge is a railway bridge in Sumida-ku that crosses the Sumida River and connects the districts of Taito and Sumida. The structure spans about 172 meters and is made up of three steel truss sections that carry trains across the water.

The bridge opened in 1932 as part of the Sobu Line expansion, creating a new rail connection for Tokyo's growing districts. Its construction marked an important step in improving train access across the city during the early Showa period.

The bridge structure reflects early Showa period engineering methods, featuring a Gerber girder system with three spans in the Langer design.

This bridge carries train traffic only and is not accessible to pedestrians, as it was built exclusively for rail use. The best views of its structure can be found from the eastern or western riverbank.

This location is notable because two rivers converge here: the Kanda River joins the Sumida River at precisely this point. This water confluence creates a distinctive visual feature that is clearly visible from the western bank.

Location: Sumida-ku

Inception: July 1932

GPS coordinates: 35.69656,139.78989

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:02