Sumida Park

The Sumida park, in Asakusa

The Sumida park is a green space that borders the river of the same name, in Asakusa. The Tokyo audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this park, famous for its cherry blossoms in spring and its views over the city.

Along the river of the sakura

The Sumida park is a green space laid out along the Sumida river, near the Asakusa district. It is particularly renowned for its cherry trees, the sakura, whose spring blossoming attracts many visitors who come to admire the spectacle of the pink flowers by the water. A place of walking and relaxation, it also offers fine views over the river, the bridges and the Tokyo Sky Tree that dominates the horizon.

What to see

Here you enjoy the paths by the river, the cherry blossoms in spring and the fine views over the water, the bridges and the Tokyo Sky Tree. The Sumida park is a haven of greenery and a prized place to admire the sakura. It is a pleasant stop, particularly beautiful at flowering time, near Asakusa.

Practical information

The Sumida park lies along the Sumida river, near the Asakusa district, in Tokyo, reachable on foot. It is a freely accessible public park, whose paths suit a stroll and are on the level. It is particularly frequented in spring, during the cherry blossom.

Why is the Sumida park renowned?

For its cherry trees, the sakura, whose spring blossoming by the river attracts many visitors, and for its views over the Tokyo Sky Tree.

Where is the Sumida park?

Along the Sumida river, near the Asakusa district, in Tokyo.