Guidebook for Sumida-ku
Getting Around
From the apartment:
JR Kinshicho Station (JR Sobu Line) North Exit - 4 minutes walk
Kinshicho Station (Hanzomon Line) Exit 1 – 5 minutes walk
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Kinshichō Station
3-chōme-14-6 KōtōbashiFrom the apartment:
JR Kinshicho Station (JR Sobu Line) North Exit - 4 minutes walk
Kinshicho Station (Hanzomon Line) Exit 1 – 5 minutes walk
Tokyo Shuttle station
1-chōme-4-21 YaesuConnect to shinkansen bullet train here =)
Arts & Culture
Just west of Kinshicho Station is Sumida Triphony Hall. Sumida Triphony Hall opened in 1997 and is the home of the New Japan Philharmonic Orchestra. Triphony Hall has a 1800-seat Concert Hall with pipe organ, and a 252-seat Recital Hall.
قاعة سوميدا تريفوني
1-chōme-2-3 KinshiJust west of Kinshicho Station is Sumida Triphony Hall. Sumida Triphony Hall opened in 1997 and is the home of the New Japan Philharmonic Orchestra. Triphony Hall has a 1800-seat Concert Hall with pipe organ, and a 252-seat Recital Hall.
If you’re an ukiyo-e fan (woodblock prints and art), it’s time to get excited.
The much-anticipated Sumida Hokusai Museum, dedicated to world-renowned Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai, opened last November 2016.
In addition to the collected works of Sumida Ward, there are materials handed down from high-profile researchers including the Peter Morse Collection and Narazaki Muneji Collection.
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متحف سوميدا هوكوساي
2-chōme-7-2 KamezawaIf you’re an ukiyo-e fan (woodblock prints and art), it’s time to get excited.
The much-anticipated Sumida Hokusai Museum, dedicated to world-renowned Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai, opened last November 2016.
In addition to the collected works of Sumida Ward, there are materials handed down from high-profile researchers including the Peter Morse Collection and Narazaki Muneji Collection.
Protecting the historical heritage of the ancient Edo, the period between 1603 to1868), this museum is a place where you can view the history and culture of Tokyo through the products used in the era such as ukiyo-e, kimonos, household goods and performances.
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متحف إيدو توكيو
1-chōme-4-1 YokoamiProtecting the historical heritage of the ancient Edo, the period between 1603 to1868), this museum is a place where you can view the history and culture of Tokyo through the products used in the era such as ukiyo-e, kimonos, household goods and performances.
Food Scene
Michelin Star Toriki (とり喜) – 2 minutes walk from the apartment
A yakitori (grilled chicken) restaurant in Kinshicho that has gained Michelin one star for seven years consecutively. Giblets (chicken liver) are the main attraction here. Reservations recommended. https://www.timeout.com/tokyo/restaurants/toriki
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Toriki
1-chōme-8-13 KinshiMichelin Star Toriki (とり喜) – 2 minutes walk from the apartment
A yakitori (grilled chicken) restaurant in Kinshicho that has gained Michelin one star for seven years consecutively. Giblets (chicken liver) are the main attraction here. Reservations recommended. https://www.timeout.com/tokyo/restaurants/toriki
Ootoya 大戸屋 - Home style Japanese comfort food, Soba, Teishoku, Sushi and other authentic Japanese meals. 10th floor Arcakit building.
大戸屋ごはん処 丸井錦糸町店
3-chōme-9-10 KōtōbashiOotoya 大戸屋 - Home style Japanese comfort food, Soba, Teishoku, Sushi and other authentic Japanese meals. 10th floor Arcakit building.
Rokurinsha 六厘舎, Tokyo’s No. 1 tsukemen dipping noodles, has an outlet at Solamachi Skytree 6th floor.
Must try!
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Rokurinsha Tokyo Solamachi
Rokurinsha 六厘舎, Tokyo’s No. 1 tsukemen dipping noodles, has an outlet at Solamachi Skytree 6th floor.
Must try!
Inaba Wako, Japan's largest specialized tonkatsu (fried breaded pork cutlet) restaurant.
10th floor Arcakit building by Kinshicho Station.
INABA WAKO
2-chōme-2-1 KinshiInaba Wako, Japan's largest specialized tonkatsu (fried breaded pork cutlet) restaurant.
10th floor Arcakit building by Kinshicho Station.
Parks & Nature
A quick walk from Kinshicho Station (JR line North Exit / Hanzomon line Exit 4), this square park is a popular jogging spot and also attracts plenty of families with small kids. The sakura trees bloom spectacularly in spring
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Kinshibori Park
4-chōme-17-1 KōtōbashiA quick walk from Kinshicho Station (JR line North Exit / Hanzomon line Exit 4), this square park is a popular jogging spot and also attracts plenty of families with small kids. The sakura trees bloom spectacularly in spring
Shopping
The Kinshicho Station building houses the Termina Department Store containing well over 100 different stores.
"Termina" is 7 floors on the south side of the station, with floors 1 to 3 occupied by a branch of the Yodobashi Camera electronics megastore, the B1 floor (basement 1) is a supermarket and delicatessens. Next to it is "Termina 3": 6 floors of restaurants. "Termina 2" on the north side is a single ground floor of restaurants and fashion stores.
Termina 2
1-chōme-2-47 KinshiThe Kinshicho Station building houses the Termina Department Store containing well over 100 different stores.
"Termina" is 7 floors on the south side of the station, with floors 1 to 3 occupied by a branch of the Yodobashi Camera electronics megastore, the B1 floor (basement 1) is a supermarket and delicatessens. Next to it is "Termina 3": 6 floors of restaurants. "Termina 2" on the north side is a single ground floor of restaurants and fashion stores.
The Olinas shopping complex used to be the factory site of the world-famous Seiko watch.
It is a few minutes' walk north-east of Kinshicho station incorporates two shopping malls: Olinas Mall and Olinas Core. It is classy, colorful, breezy, and modern (designed by the prominent American architects, RTKL Associates). A lot of the shopping is family-oriented (the Babies'R'Us store and Nitori (similar to IKEA). Toho cinema and Tokyu Department Store are here as well.
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オリナス
4-chōme-1-2 TaiheiThe Olinas shopping complex used to be the factory site of the world-famous Seiko watch.
It is a few minutes' walk north-east of Kinshicho station incorporates two shopping malls: Olinas Mall and Olinas Core. It is classy, colorful, breezy, and modern (designed by the prominent American architects, RTKL Associates). A lot of the shopping is family-oriented (the Babies'R'Us store and Nitori (similar to IKEA). Toho cinema and Tokyu Department Store are here as well.
South of Kinshicho Station and across Keiyo Doro Road is the Marui Department Store, mainly clothing but with a 7th floor of restaurants and an 8th floor beer garden and futsal (soccer) park.
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Marui
4-chōme-7-11 NagasakiSouth of Kinshicho Station and across Keiyo Doro Road is the Marui Department Store, mainly clothing but with a 7th floor of restaurants and an 8th floor beer garden and futsal (soccer) park.
Tokyo Solamachi, a shopping and entertainment complex at the base of the Tokyo Skytree.
This facility has over 312 stores, fashion, sweets, miscellaneous goods, etc.
There is also a Disney store & Pokemon Center in the building. Everyone - young and old alike, will have fun.
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طوكيو سولاماتشي لوفت
1-chōme-1-2 OshiageTokyo Solamachi, a shopping and entertainment complex at the base of the Tokyo Skytree.
This facility has over 312 stores, fashion, sweets, miscellaneous goods, etc.
There is also a Disney store & Pokemon Center in the building. Everyone - young and old alike, will have fun.
Sightseeing
The Tokyo Skytree (東京スカイツリー) is located in Tokyo’s Sumida Ward and only 3 minutes by train from the apartment at Kinshicho Station (via the Hanzomon line – Kinshicho Station >> Oshiage Station).
It is the tallest structure in Japan and the world’s highest stand-alone communication tower.
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برج سكايتري في طوكيو
1-chōme-1-2 OshiageThe Tokyo Skytree (東京スカイツリー) is located in Tokyo’s Sumida Ward and only 3 minutes by train from the apartment at Kinshicho Station (via the Hanzomon line – Kinshicho Station >> Oshiage Station).
It is the tallest structure in Japan and the world’s highest stand-alone communication tower.
Ryogoku Kokugikan is an indoor sporting arena and the venue for contests in Japan’s national sport, sumo.
It seats over 10,000 visitors and hosts three of the six official sumo tournaments that take place nationwide each year (January, May, and September.)
he multipurpose hall also serves as a venue for concerts and exhibitions.
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ريوغوكو كوكوغيكان
1-chōme-3-28 YokoamiRyogoku Kokugikan is an indoor sporting arena and the venue for contests in Japan’s national sport, sumo.
It seats over 10,000 visitors and hosts three of the six official sumo tournaments that take place nationwide each year (January, May, and September.)
he multipurpose hall also serves as a venue for concerts and exhibitions.
Asakusa is a traditional town which has preserved the Edo-way of Japan. It houses Sensoji, the oldest temple in Tokyo of the Kannon Bodhisattva (c.645). Edo is the ancient name of Tokyo.
There are plenty of places of interest around here such as Kaminarimon red gate, famous for its large lanterns, and Nakamise shopping street. A must-visit.
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Asakusa
Asakusa is a traditional town which has preserved the Edo-way of Japan. It houses Sensoji, the oldest temple in Tokyo of the Kannon Bodhisattva (c.645). Edo is the ancient name of Tokyo.
There are plenty of places of interest around here such as Kaminarimon red gate, famous for its large lanterns, and Nakamise shopping street. A must-visit.
Everything Else
Arcakit is 11 stylish floors of everything from a supermarket on the B1 floor, through to a wide range of lifestyle, health, hobby, toys, furniture, interior decoration and fashion related up to the 11th.
The 7th floor of Arcakit is a massive branch of the Daiso 108 yen store (the biggest Daiso in Tokyo!), with a mindboggling range of goods available. Muji and Uniqlo are here too.
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Arcakit Kinshicho
2-chōme-2-1 KinshiArcakit is 11 stylish floors of everything from a supermarket on the B1 floor, through to a wide range of lifestyle, health, hobby, toys, furniture, interior decoration and fashion related up to the 11th.
The 7th floor of Arcakit is a massive branch of the Daiso 108 yen store (the biggest Daiso in Tokyo!), with a mindboggling range of goods available. Muji and Uniqlo are here too.