Bridge · Nihonbashi / Kiyosumi

Kiyosu-bashi Bridge 清洲橋

An elegant 1928 suspension bridge over the Sumida, modelled on a bridge in Cologne, lit in soft blue at night with Skytree visible upriver.

HoursOpen 24 hours (public bridge and terrace)

ClosedOpen daily

PriceFree

Getting thereSuitengumae Station (Hanzomon Line), 8 min; Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Station, 10 min

Time needed20–40 minutes

Best timeBlue hour and night

AddressSumida River Terrace, Nihonbashi-Nakasu, Chuo City, Tokyo

About

Kiyosu-bashi was built in 1928 as part of the post-earthquake reconstruction of Tokyo and is said to have been modelled on a suspension bridge over the Rhine in Cologne. Its graceful chain curves are considered among the most beautiful of all Sumida bridges, and it was designated a national Important Cultural Property in 2007 together with Eitai-bashi and Kachidoki-bashi. The favourite vantage is the Sumida River Terrace on the Nihonbashi-Nakasu bank just south of the bridge, where you can frame the full sweep of the chains with Skytree in the distance to the north-east. At night soft lighting picks out the curves, and the reflections on the river make long exposures irresistible.

Highlights

Graceful 1928 self-anchored suspension chains
Skytree visible upriver behind the bridge
Night lighting reflected in the Sumida
Important Cultural Property, with Eitai-bashi and Kachidoki-bashi
Quiet riverside terraces on both banks

Tips

Shoot from the west bank terrace south of the bridge for the classic composition with Skytree.
Long exposures of 15-30 s turn the river glassy; brace on the terrace railing.
Walk on to Kiyosumi Gardens on the east bank, 10 minutes away.
Weekday evenings are calm; cyclists use the terrace, so keep equipment tidy.

Open in Google Maps · Info checked 2026-10-09

Plan it in Tabitomo

Save Kiyosu-bashi Bridge to your trip, see reviews and photos from travelers, and get directions.

Open in the app

Kiyosu-bashi Bridge 清洲橋

About

Highlights

Tips

Nearby