Guidebook for Sumida-ku

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Guidebook for Sumida-ku

Shopping

DAISO 100-yen SHOP Get good stuff for good price!
7 locals recommend
Daiso
4-chōme-2-28 Nishikasai
7 locals recommend
DAISO 100-yen SHOP Get good stuff for good price!
Muji
One of the latest shipping mall besides the Tokyo Skytree, now the tallest tower in Japan. http://www.tokyo-solamachi.jp/english/
199 locals recommend
Tokyo Solamachi Loft
1-chōme-1-2 Oshiage
199 locals recommend
One of the latest shipping mall besides the Tokyo Skytree, now the tallest tower in Japan. http://www.tokyo-solamachi.jp/english/
Ameyoko Shopping Street - It's a lively shopping district. Even if you are not going to buy anything, it should be fun to take a walk along and look around! http://www.ameyoko.net/
アメ横通り中央商店街振興組合
Ameyoko Shopping Street - It's a lively shopping district. Even if you are not going to buy anything, it should be fun to take a walk along and look around! http://www.ameyoko.net/
HONJO-KAERUHONPO - Get some Dagashi, retro Japanese candies and snacks! The shop itself has an unique and retro atmosphere. http://www.kaeruhonpo.com/
駄菓子・もんじゃ 本所かえる本舗
HONJO-KAERUHONPO - Get some Dagashi, retro Japanese candies and snacks! The shop itself has an unique and retro atmosphere. http://www.kaeruhonpo.com/
Dagashi YUMEYA (4F) - Get some Dagashi, retro Japanese candies and snacks! The shop itself has an unique and retro atmosphere. http://www.tokyo-solamachi.jp/english/
だがし夢や 東京スカイツリータウンソラマチ店
Dagashi YUMEYA (4F) - Get some Dagashi, retro Japanese candies and snacks! The shop itself has an unique and retro atmosphere. http://www.tokyo-solamachi.jp/english/

Sightseeing

SKYTREE VIEW RESTAURANT&BAR REN This place is one of the best choise if you'd love to enjoy a beautiful night view with the Skytree tower. http://www.tobuhotel.co.jp/levant/restaurant_bar/ren.php
37 locals recommend
スカイツリー®ビューレストラン 簾
1-chōme-2-2 Kinshi
37 locals recommend
SKYTREE VIEW RESTAURANT&BAR REN This place is one of the best choise if you'd love to enjoy a beautiful night view with the Skytree tower. http://www.tobuhotel.co.jp/levant/restaurant_bar/ren.php
SUMIDA AQUARIUM - Beautiful and exciting aquarium which is equipped with one of the largest indoor pool for animals. Some experiential programs are offered occasionally. Go to the website for the details: http://www.sumida-aquarium.com/en/zone/penguin.html
458 locals recommend
Sumida Aquarium
1-chōme-1-2 Oshiage
458 locals recommend
SUMIDA AQUARIUM - Beautiful and exciting aquarium which is equipped with one of the largest indoor pool for animals. Some experiential programs are offered occasionally. Go to the website for the details: http://www.sumida-aquarium.com/en/zone/penguin.html

Parks & Nature

ueno zoo
28 locals recommend
Ueno Zoo West Garden Cafeteria
9-83 Uenokōen
28 locals recommend
ueno zoo
A relaxing park along the Sumida River. It's beautiful especially when Sakura is blooming. Good to take a walk for refreshing.
131 locals recommend
Sumida Park
1-chōme-1 Hanakawado
131 locals recommend
A relaxing park along the Sumida River. It's beautiful especially when Sakura is blooming. Good to take a walk for refreshing.
UENO ZOO - The oldest zoo in Japan. https://www.tokyo-zoo.net/english/ueno/
523 locals recommend
Ueno Zoo
9-83 Uenokōen
523 locals recommend
UENO ZOO - The oldest zoo in Japan. https://www.tokyo-zoo.net/english/ueno/

Food Scene

japanese yakitori restaurant
11 locals recommend
Toriki
1-chōme-8-13 Kinshi
11 locals recommend
japanese yakitori restaurant
TSUKIJI FISH MARKET This is a famous and large wholesale fish market. Tuna auction, one of the most popular things of this place, starts at 3:30pm. There are good sushi and don places in the premise. They are so fresh! http://www.tsukiji-market.or.jp/tukiji_e.htm http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3021.html
1032 locals recommend
Tsukiji Fish Market
4 Chome-13 Tsukiji
1032 locals recommend
TSUKIJI FISH MARKET This is a famous and large wholesale fish market. Tuna auction, one of the most popular things of this place, starts at 3:30pm. There are good sushi and don places in the premise. They are so fresh! http://www.tsukiji-market.or.jp/tukiji_e.htm http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3021.html
Tsukishima Monja Street Monja-yaki is a similar food to Okonomi-yaki. It probably looks weird at first glance, but tastes actually good. There are about 70 Monja restaurants along the street! http://www.tokyometro.jp/en/attractions/monja_st/
14 locals recommend
Tsukishima Monja Association
1-chōme-8-1 Tsukishima
14 locals recommend
Tsukishima Monja Street Monja-yaki is a similar food to Okonomi-yaki. It probably looks weird at first glance, but tastes actually good. There are about 70 Monja restaurants along the street! http://www.tokyometro.jp/en/attractions/monja_st/
Chanko TOMOEGATA - Enjoy "Chanko-Nabe", which was originally a hot-pot food for Sumo wrestlers. It's tasty and healthy! https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1066459-d1678317-Reviews-Chanko_Tomoegata-Sumida_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html
17 locals recommend
Chanko Tomoegata
2-chōme-17-6 Ryōgoku
17 locals recommend
Chanko TOMOEGATA - Enjoy "Chanko-Nabe", which was originally a hot-pot food for Sumo wrestlers. It's tasty and healthy! https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1066459-d1678317-Reviews-Chanko_Tomoegata-Sumida_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html
Chanko KIRISHIMA - Enjoy "Chanko-Nabe", which was originally a hot-pot food for Sumo wrestlers. It's tasty and healthy! https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g1066459-d1658769-r122196208-Kirishima-Sumida_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html
ちゃんこ霧島
Chanko KIRISHIMA - Enjoy "Chanko-Nabe", which was originally a hot-pot food for Sumo wrestlers. It's tasty and healthy! https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g1066459-d1658769-r122196208-Kirishima-Sumida_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html
Chanko AMI - Enjoy "Chanko-Nabe", which was originally a hot-pot food for Sumo wrestlers. It's tasty and healthy! https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1066459-d1679559-Reviews-Chanko_Dining_Ami-Sumida_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html
10 locals recommend
Ami Ryōgoku
3-chōme-26-6 Ryōgoku
10 locals recommend
Chanko AMI - Enjoy "Chanko-Nabe", which was originally a hot-pot food for Sumo wrestlers. It's tasty and healthy! https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1066459-d1679559-Reviews-Chanko_Dining_Ami-Sumida_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

Getting Around

72 locals recommend
Kinshichō Station
3-chōme-14-6 Kōtōbashi
72 locals recommend
189 locals recommend
Oshiage Sta.(SKYTREE) station
1-chōme-1-65 Oshiage
189 locals recommend

Essentials

31 locals recommend
SEIYU
4-chōme-27-14 Kōtōbashi
31 locals recommend

Arts & Culture

This is a fantastic place to learn the history of Tokyo through artifacts and architecture exhibitions. The replica of Edo Castle can be seen here. Even if you are not interested in the Tokyo history, you can still enjoy watching those unique Japanese things! * Closed on Mondays 　 https://www.edo-tokyo-museum.or.jp/en/information/
657 locals recommend
Edo-Tokyo Museum
1-chōme-4-1 Yokoami
657 locals recommend
This is a fantastic place to learn the history of Tokyo through artifacts and architecture exhibitions. The replica of Edo Castle can be seen here. Even if you are not interested in the Tokyo history, you can still enjoy watching those unique Japanese things! * Closed on Mondays 　 https://www.edo-tokyo-museum.or.jp/en/information/