Photo Spot · Asakusa / Mukojima

Skytree from Sakura-bashi 桜橋からのスカイツリー

An X-shaped pedestrian bridge spanning the Sumida between two banks of cherry trees, with Skytree rising downriver: Tokyo's best sakura-plus-Skytree combination.

About

Sakura-bashi, opened in 1985, is a rare X-shaped footbridge across the Sumida that links the Taito and Sumida sides of Sumida Park. Both banks are lined with hundreds of cherry trees planted since the Edo shogun Yoshimune's time, so in late March and early April you can shoot from the bridge with pink canopies along the river and Skytree standing to the south. The bridge's curved, crossing decks also make interesting leading lines on their own. Outside sakura season it is a calm spot for sunset across the river and for Skytree's night lighting, and during the Sumida River fireworks in late July it is inside the restricted crowd zone.

Highlights

• Cherry trees on both banks with Skytree downriver
• Unusual X-shaped bridge decks as leading lines
• Views of boats and the Sumida's curve toward Asakusa
• Quiet sunset and blue-hour scenes outside cherry season
• Easy walk from Asakusa's Sumida Park

Tips

• Peak bloom is usually late March to early April; arrive at sunrise to avoid hanami crowds.
• From the bridge's centre, 50-85 mm compresses blossoms and Skytree together.
• Riverside lanterns are lit at night during the cherry festival.
• The bridge is closed to the public during the Sumida River fireworks.

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