Attractions — Sumida

You can cross the river on the pedestrian Sumida Bridge. From the bridge there is a view of the Asahi brewery headquarters.

Matsuchiyama Shoden is a distinctive Buddhist temple in Tokyo, known for its unique practice of offering daikon radishes to the deity Kangiten. Visitors can observe this unusual custom, explore the temple grounds adorned with subtle daikon motifs, and even experience a charming 'slope car' monorail for access.

A shrine featured in the film "Perfect Days".

Kototoi Bridge, connecting Asakusa and Mukojima, holds a tragic history from the 1945 Tokyo firebombing. Visitors can reflect on the devastating events that unfolded here, with subtle reminders of the past still visible on its structure. It offers a poignant, historical counterpoint to the bustling modern city.

Takagi Shrine is a charming Shinto shrine in Tokyo known for its unique association with 'go-en' (fate and relationships) and adorable rice ball motifs. Visitors can find these 'onigiri' hidden throughout the grounds, symbolizing the shrine's dedication to the deity of creation and birth.

This is where the main character of Wim Wenders' film "Perfect Days" lived.