A bridge connecting Arakawa, Sumida and Taito. A nice place to stroll and view Tokyo Skytree®.
The former residence of the Japanese diplomat, Jiro Shirasu, and his wife and essayist, Masako. He was a liaison officer with the occupying forces after the war, and instrumental in drafting the Constitution of Japan.
This is a historical iron bridge that was illustrated in nishiki-e (multi-colored woodblock print) by an ukiyo-e artist, Hiroshige Utagawa.
The facade of the Asahi Group's headquarter building was designed in the image of a beer mug.
A meeting place in Nishi-Shinjuku. A symbol of Shinjuku i-LAND and its message of love.
A double-decked bridge carrying an expressway and general road over the Sumida River. The general road has a beautiful night view.
A tied-arch bridge that imitated the Ludendorff Bridge in Germany.
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 cable-stayed bridge over the Sumida River. Its 32 cables stage the presence of this beautiful bridge.
View the spring cherry blossoms in full bloom from the Azuma-bashi bridge, or board the Waterbus for some sightseeing along the Sumida river.
Hijiri-bashi is a bridge over the Kanda River. Its three-dimensional piers are beautiful.
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.
It is a stone statue of an owl that was made into a landmark in the yard of the Ikebukuro Station when the JR (Japan Railways) was launched.
The bridge stretching over the Sumida River was a favorite motif of Ukiyoe artist, Hiroshige Utagawa (1797-1858) of the end of the Edo period (1600/1603-1868).
The Hachiko Statue, an iconic symbol standing near the bustling scramble intersection of Shibuya Station, is a well-loved fixture in Tokyo tourism. A popular meetup location, it has garnered considerable attention from international visitors, who are often found capturing its charming presence. A visit to Shibuya would be incomplete without stopping by this faithful statue, along with other renowned attractions such as SHIBUYA SKY, MIYASHITA PARK, and Shibuya Center Street. This endearing statue encapsulates the appeal of Shibuya, radiating an enduring charm. Before you explore the vibrant sights of Shibuya, be sure to commemorate your visit with a selfie with this beloved statue.
One of the nation's largest movable road bridges built over the mouth of Sumida River.
Purported to be the most beautiful of all bridges on the Sumida River. Characterized by its elegant silhouette.
This is a statue of a genius striker, Kojiro Hyuga, who is a rival of Tsubasa Ozora, the main character of ”Captain Tsubasa” or ”Flash Kicker.”
A bronze statue of Taro Misaki, character in the popular comic Captain Tsubasa (Flash Kicker). He and Tsubasa Ozora are the team's dynamic duo.
This is a bronze statue of Sanae Nakazawa from ”Captain Tsubasa (Flash Kicker),” a soccer comic series that is popular all over the world.