The area around Oshiage Station is a popular destination, offering a variety of attractions including Tokyo Skytree, Sumida Aquarium, and a planetarium. Visitors can enjoy shopping, delicious local cuisine, and a stroll along the Sumida River. With its blend of modern sights and traditional charm, it captivates tourists from both Japan and abroad.
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Sights in the area
Tokyo Skytree Town
This landmark of Tokyo features the Tokyo Skytree, a 634-meter-high radio tower, and Tokyo Solamachi, where more than 300 stores are located, as well as an observation corridor, an aquarium, and a dome theater.
Sumida Park
This 80,000-square-meter park along the Sumida River is famous for its cherry blossoms in spring and the Sumida River Fireworks Festival in summer. The Japanese garden in the park is the garden of the former Tokugawa residence, which has been developed and opened to the public.
Sumida River Walk
Asakusa and Tokyo Skytree, the Sumida River bridge connects these two popular areas. Visitors can look through the glass floor of the 160-meter-long promenade and see the surface of the Sumida River and boats in operation.