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Sumida Park

How to get there and what to see · facts checked 2026-10-24

A long, narrow park on both banks of the Sumida River. It is famous for cherry blossoms and has views of Tokyo Skytree across the water.

Nearest station: 3 min walk from Asakusa Station

What to see

Cherry trees: the stretch between Azumabashi and Sakurabashi bridges is one of Japan's best cherry-blossom spots, with about 510 trees.
Viewing square: a good place to see Tokyo Skytree.
Houseboat cruises: from a yakatabune boat on the river you can see the cherry trees on both banks.
Yabusame: besides the cherry blossoms, the park hosts events such as Asakusa yabusame horseback archery.

Seasons

The 2026 Sumida Park Cherry Blossom Festival ran from 15 March to 5 April (dates can shift with the blossoms). There are also hydrangeas and a plum garden.

History

It was one of three large parks created in the post-earthquake reconstruction plan for Tokyo, and the largest, spread over both banks of the river. The Asakusa side ran about 720 ken (roughly 1.3 km) from the west end of Azumabashi Bridge to Imado Elementary School.

Getting there

A three-minute walk from Asakusa Station (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Tobu Skytree Line), or five minutes from Asakusa Station on the Toei Asakusa Line.

Address：Imado 1-chome, Asakusa 7-chome and Hanakawado, Taito, Tokyo (Taito side)

Directions in Google Maps →Official website →

Before you go

The park information office is open 9:30–18:00 (closed 29 Dec–3 Jan and on Sumida River Fireworks days).

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Sources

Hours, prices and history come from the official websites and public tourism pages listed here. They can change, so check the official site before you go.