Sumida View Point ver.2013-06-25
Sumida and vicinity / Google Map
Visit Sumida tourism office
Hot Spot
- Tokyo Sky Tree
Open 2012/05/22
http://www.tokyo-skytree.jp/english/
Google image search results of "skytree"
1st observatory (350m) 2000yen
2nd observatory (450m) +1000yen
average wating time without reservation
weekday 2 hours
holiday 4 hours
form Asakusa station - 1.0 mile / 20mins by walk
form Asakusa station - 140 yen by Tobu Isezaki line
Water Line
- Yakatabune
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This is a kind of Japanese traditional party boat cruising at Sumida river.
about 12000yen / person. reservations required.
[CNN] Yakatabune: Party boats ply the bay
Google image search results of "Yakatabune"
Google web search results of "Yakatabune"
- Tokyo Mizube Cruising Line
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Very very good tour for visitor. Only 1 hour.
If you are in Ryogoku and want to go to Odaiba, you can use this line.
In web page, "Both Countries" is Ryogoku. good grief...
Odaiba Seaside Park is realy Odaiba.
1000yen 65min 3th / day
Tokyo Mizube Cruising Line Web / Google translated
image / google
Sweets
- Chomeiji Sakura mochi
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Most famous sweets in Sumida area.
In afternoon that was sold out.
No preservative, so it's not good for souvenir.
Open : 08:30-18:00
Closed : Monday
You may reserve by phone.
Google translate of "Chomeiji Sakura mochi" Web
- Mukoujima Kototoi Dango
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Most famous sweets in Sumida area.
Open : 09:00-18:00
Closed : Tuesday and last Wednesday
"Kototoi Dango" Web / Google translated
Eat
- Chanko Nabe - Sumo wrestler meal
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Experience
Language / Japanese
- Kimekomi Ningyou - Puppet
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Make a puppet by puttting a costume on the simple animal doll.
Open : 10:00-17:00 Monday-Saturday
Closed : Sunday & Holiday & from 28 Dec to 4 Jan
over 10 years old only. All reservations required.
Price: 2800 yen / person (1000yen course fee + 1800yen materials fee)
free rental : scissors, bond, modeler, bamboo comb
Production Experience page / Google translated
- Edo Komon - Dyeing
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Traditional Edo Komon Dyeing process Experience
Reservations required 1 month before.
2 persons at least and 15 persons limited.
Open : 13:00 start - 16:00 end / Monday-Friday
Closed : Saturday & Sunday & Holiday & from 28 Dec to 4 Jan
Price: 5000 yen / person
needs : note/pen
costume : Wear apron and light. The fluttering skirts and blouses are not acceptable. Contamination may be infected. Shoes, sneaker is best.
Production Experience page / Google translated
- Hagoita - old time racket
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Now in Japan, "Hagoita" is a artistic craft. But 50years before, children play ball game with "Hagoita" at new year.
Open : 10:00-17:00 (Last start 15:00) Mon-Sat
Closed : Sunday & Holiday & from 28 Dec to 4 Jan
Person : 5 persons at least
Time : 2 hours
Price : 3000yen / person
reservations required
Production Experience page / Google translated
- Edo Kiriko - Glass
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Traditional Edo Glass cutting to make pattern.
1 persons ok. Reservations required.
Price: 3360 yen or more / person
Production Experience page / Google translated
Other Area
- The Tukiji Market
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From 2011-07-25, visitor can enter auction area.
After Tohoku Earthquake, it's stopped.
Official Web in English
viewing rule / translated by google
Sushi Nigiri Experience (1day)/ Google image
- Oota Market
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Near by Haneda Airport.
Main, flower and fruit.Fish area is small.
Fish auction time : 05:40-
No parking area for visitor.
05:00-15:00, visitor OK without reservations.
Till 09:00, good to see. Main business time.
If you arrived at Haneda in early morning,
by taxi about 2510yen 20min to Oota market.
private blog on net/ Google translate
- ETC
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[CNN] 5 best places in Tokyo to exhaust your children
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