Sumida River, River in central Tokyo, Japan
The Sumida River extends 27 kilometers through Tokyo, reaching widths of 160 meters and connecting northern districts to Tokyo Bay through multiple wards.
During the Meiji Period, engineers redirected the river from its original path to prevent flooding near the Imperial Palace grounds in central Tokyo.
The river has inspired numerous works, including the Noh play Sumida-gawa, which later influenced Benjamin Britten to create the musical composition Curlew River.
Tourists can access riverside paths between Asakusa and Ryogoku districts, with 37 bridges providing crossing points at regular one-kilometer intervals.
The Sumida River Fireworks Festival takes place from barges between Ryogoku and Asakusa, continuing a tradition that ranks among Japan's oldest pyrotechnic displays.
Location: 上野公園
Location: 台東区
Address: Sumida River, Tokyo, Japan
GPS coordinates: 35.71861,139.80722
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:15
Tokyo combines historic temples, modern skyscrapers, and traditional gardens. From Shibuya Crossing to Tokyo Tower, the city presents diverse photo opportunities. Districts like Harajuku and Akihabara display different aspects of Japanese culture. The parks, traditional shrines, and urban viewpoints enable photography at any time of day.
Tokyo Skytree
1 km
Tokyo Tower
8.7 km
Tokyo Dome
5.2 km
Yasukuni Shrine
6.4 km
Tokyo Imperial Palace
6.4 km
Tokyo Stock Exchange
4.8 km
Sensō-ji
1.1 km
National Diet Library
7.3 km
Mikazuki Munechika
2.9 km
National Diet Building
7.4 km
Dōjigiri
2.9 km
Nippon Budōkan
5.9 km
Kanda-myōjin
4 km
Tokyo National Museum
2.8 km
Zōjō-ji
8.6 km
Nakagin Capsule Tower
7.1 km
National Museum of Nature and Science
2.8 km
National Museum of Western Art
2.9 km
Ueno Zoo
3.2 km
Rikugi Garden
5.7 km
Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame
5.1 km
Ryōgoku Kokugikan
2.7 km
Hie Shrine
7.8 km
Tokitsukaze stable
3 km
Kan'ei-ji
3 km
Ueno Imperial Grant Park
3.3 km
Tokiwayama stable
607 m
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