Park · Asakusa

Sumida Park 隅田公園

Riverside promenades on both banks of the Sumida in Asakusa, lined with cherry trees and framing Tokyo Skytree, an Edo-era hanami spot and front-row seat for July's fireworks.

About

The 8th shogun Yoshimune planted cherry trees along the Sumida River in the 1700s to give commoners a place for hanami, and the tradition continues with around 600 trees spread along both banks between Azuma-bashi and Sakura-bashi. The east (Sumida) bank, site of the former Mito Tokugawa residence, has a small Japanese pond garden and offers the classic view of Skytree rising above the blossoms and the boats. The Sumida River Walk footbridge alongside the Tobu railway links the park to Tokyo Mizumachi's cafés. The Sumida River Fireworks on the last Saturday of July are one of Japan's oldest and biggest.

Highlights

• ~600 cherry trees along both banks of the Sumida River
• Skytree framed above blossoms and river boats
• Sumida River Walk footbridge beside the Tobu train line
• Former Mito Tokugawa residence pond garden on the Sumida side
• Sumida River Fireworks (last Saturday of July)

Tips

• Cross Sakura-bashi, an X-shaped pedestrian bridge, for views of both banks.
• For the fireworks, stake out a riverside spot by early afternoon, or book a yakatabune boat months ahead.
• Pair with Senso-ji (5 min) and a Sumida River water bus to Hama-rikyu.

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Nearby

• Tokyo Mizube Cruising LineActivities & Experiences · 180 m away
• Yamato Transport · Azumabashi CenterLuggage Storage · 190 m away
• Kototoi BridgeBridge · 220 m away
• Ushijima ShrineShrine · 230 m away
• Skytree from Genmori-bashiPhoto Spot · 270 m away
• Tokyo Cruise (Asakusa Pier)Activities & Experiences · 330 m away
• Tokyo Mizumachi Riverside and SkytreePhoto Spot · 340 m away
• Asahi Beer Hall and Golden FlameLandmark & Tower · 340 m away