Ichinoe-Sakaigawa River Shinsui Park, Urban waterfront park in Edogawa-ku, Japan.
Ichinoe-Sakaigawa River Shinsui Park is a long green strip along a constructed waterway that links the Shin-Naka River to the Shinkawa River. The park stretches for several kilometers with walking paths, rest benches, and shaded areas where visitors can pause and sit.
The park opened in 1995 as a turning point in Tokyo's urban planning, bringing accessible water areas to the Edogawa district for the first time. Creating this green corridor showed the city's growing interest in restoring waterways and parks for public use.
The park was created by local residents working with city planners to restore a connection with water in an urban setting. The water features and seating areas serve as gathering spaces where neighbors spend time together.
Visitors can enter at several points along the park and will find rest benches and shaded spots throughout. The best way to explore is to walk slowly and stop at different sections, as the terrain is flat and easy to navigate.
Water in the park flows through a specially designed system that keeps a steady current between two separate rivers. This system also allows local aquatic wildlife to move between the rivers and use the park as a habitat.
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