Hidden JapanBetaEarly access — we're polishing Hidden Japan every week.
HomeExploreEventsSign in
Sign in
Trips
Explore
Ask
Events
My Japan
Hidden Japan

A discovery engine for the rural villages, sacred mountains, and authentic experiences that define the real Japan.

Discover

  • Destinations
  • Live events
  • Travel guides

Plan

  • Travel Buddy
  • Itineraries
  • Saved
  • My Japan

About

  • Our mission
  • Pricing
  • Contact
Privacy PolicyTerms of UseCookiesAffiliate Disclosure

Some links are affiliate links — Hidden Japan may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

© 2026 Hidden Japan

  1. Home
  2. Explore
  3. Kanto
  4. Sumida River Walk
Back to explore
Sumida River Walk

くろふね / CC BY 4.0

Sumida River Walk

隅田川ウォーク

Tokyo · Kanto

The Sumida River Walk is a pedestrian bridge and riverside promenade crossing the Sumida beside the railway bridge, linking Asakusa to the Tokyo Skytree side of the river in about 20 minutes end to end. It is free and open at all hours, six minutes' walk from Asakusa Station.

Why we picked it

Many tourists flock to more famous attractions, overlooking this serene riverside experience.

Best season
Spring · Autumn
Crowd level
Moderate
Opening hours
Daily Open 24 hours

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
Public riverside promenade / pedestrian bridge along the Sumida River. Free, no ticket.
Nearest station
Asakusa Station · 6 min walk

Today

Open 24 hoursFree

Stored weekly hours

Daily Open 24 hours

How to get there

From Tokyo Station · ~14 min by car

Tags

scenicwalkway

Location

More in Kanto

Continue exploring

Koenji

Koenji

Tokyo

Omiya Bonsai Village

Omiya Bonsai Village

Saitama

Tsumagoi Cabbage Fields

Tsumagoi Cabbage Fields

Gunma

Odaiba Marine Park

Odaiba Marine Park

Tokyo

Tokyo Tower

Tokyo Tower

Tokyo

Isumi Railway Rural Stations

Isumi Railway Rural Stations

Chiba

Hakone Yuryo Onsen

Hakone Yuryo Onsen

Kanagawa

Kagurazaka District

Kagurazaka District

Tokyo

Your turn

Plan a trip like this — free

Built from 2,650+ verified hidden places — real routes, ferries, and events matched to your dates. Yours takes about a minute.

No credit card, plan your first trip now!