Best around Ryogoku / TOKYO SKYTREE(R) Spot List

A 670-meter-long shopping street with a variety of small shops.

Designed with a combination of Japanese and Western style, this hostel puts the Skytree right before your eyes and offers unisex dormitories, female-only dormitories, and Japanese-style suites.

Founded by Kunio Kobayashi, the notable bonsai (potted plant) creator. Artistic bonsai are in line with each other at the Japanese garden. You can also purchase some of them.

Ryogoku and its surrounding areas are rich in tradition and culture that have been passed down since the Edo period (1603-1868). Find everything you want to know about Ryogoku, here at our information center.

Directly connected to Oshiage Station, located next to TOKYO SKYTREE, and representing all the attractions of Sumida City 's industry, culture, history, tourism, and gourmet food. Duty free is available.

Displays and sells cut glass. Workshops are also offered.

Directly connected to Kinshicho station. ORIHICA is a Japanese business-casual brand offering high cost-performance suits and shirts for both men and women, with a slim fit design that combines practicality. Highly popular among Japanese office workers.

Founded as a private garden and created by notable writers and artists during the Edo period (1603–1868). The garden's biggest draw is its 30-meter tunnel lined with bush clover.

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This is the site where the revenge of the 47 Ronin (Ako-roshi) took place. On the same property is Matsuzaka-inari shrine, which enshrines Kira and the well said to have been used to clean his head.

Sakura-bashi Bridge connects the two sections of Sumida Park on either side of Sumida River. It is a pedestrian-only bridge distinguished by a smart facade that blends in with its surroundings.

A bridge connecting Arakawa, Sumida and Taito. A nice place to stroll and view Tokyo Skytree®.

Torikoe Shrine has over 1,360 years of history. It is an old, historical shrine that receives many visitors at its traditional events such as the Tondo Yaki ceremonial burning and the Torikoe Festival.

One-stop purchase of popular Japanese products.

The Sumo Photography Museum is placed in the parking area of a photo studio. There are many items on display, including photographs of successive generations of great sumo wrestlers, references, and sumo wrestlers' ornamental aprons.

The bridge is called Kuramae (”front of warehouse”) since rice was stored in the area during the Edo period. Painted in bright yellow, the bridge reminds us of rice grains.

This is a hands-on train museum that is enjoyable for both adults and children. An operation simulator that uses an actual operator's seat is popular.

This is where Michizane Sugawara, the god of learning and study, is enshrined. You can enjoy flower festivals, too; there are flowers blooming all year round.

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This is a shopping avenue with a retro presence. Its morning market held on the fourth Sunday every month is popular.