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Sumida Park
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Area: Eastern Tokyo
Category: Events Activities > Hanami
Category: Events Activities > Hanami
Sumida Park (墨田公園, shumidakouen) is one of the best 100 Sakura Spots in Japan located right next to Sumida River. There are about 1000 Sakura planted along with the riverside. Those Sakura make beautiful flower tunnel in Spring. During the Hanami period which is between end of March to middle of April, there are a lot of ceremonies or events, such as traditional dance, music or Nursery rhyme song. Also, there many Yatai which sell food, toys or snacks in this time.
Tourist Info:
There are parking. Also, nice to see Sakura from Sea Bus. There is the one of the biggest Fireworks in summer.
Access:
0. at Tokyo Station
1. use JR Yamanote line to Ueno (6 min.)
2. take Ginza line to Asakusa (5 min.)
3. walk to east (5 min.)
Tourist Info:
There are parking. Also, nice to see Sakura from Sea Bus. There is the one of the biggest Fireworks in summer.
Access:
0. at Tokyo Station
1. use JR Yamanote line to Ueno (6 min.)
2. take Ginza line to Asakusa (5 min.)
3. walk to east (5 min.)
Access to Eastern Tokyo Area
Eastern Tokyo(上野、淺草、両国)
Terminal Station: Ueno Station
Major Spots: Sensoji, Ueno park, Kiyosumi-teien, Ryogoku Kokugikan.
Terminal Station: Ueno Station
Major Spots: Sensoji, Ueno park, Kiyosumi-teien, Ryogoku Kokugikan.
Map around Sumida Park
Nearest Videos
Fireworks at Sumidagawa River
Matsuchiyamashoden Temple
Sumida River Toro Nagashi
Imado Shrine
Asakusa Summarized
Asakusa Samba Carnival
Detailed Travel Guide for Sumida Park
Sumida Park is one of the best 100 Sakura Spots in Japan located right next to Sumida River. There are about 1000 Sakura planted along with the riverside. Those Sakura make beautiful flower tunnel in Spring. During the Hanami period which is between end of March to middle of April, there are a lot of ceremonies or events, such as traditional dance, music or Nursery rhyme song. Also, there many Yatai which sell food, toys or snacks in this time.
It was used to be the private park of Shogun family. 8th Shogun of Tokugawa, Yoshiie opened some spots of park so that everyone can enjoy Hanami. He planed a lot of Sakura on both side of Sumida river. Now, it's opened for public.
