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Sumida (墨田区), Tokyo

Sumida (墨田区) is one of the special wards of Tokyo Metropolis. It is usually called Sumida City in English. Located to the northeast of downtown Tokyo, it covers 13.75 sq km (5.3 sq mi) and has a population of 240,000.

Sumida is bordered by Katsushika to the north, Edogawa to the east, Koto to the south, Chuo to the southwest, Taito to the west and Arakawa to the northwest. The Sumida and Arakawa rivers flow through Sumida, forming boundaries with neighboring wards in some parts.

Edo-Tokyo Museum in Ryogoku, Sumida, TokyoEdo-Tokyo Museum in Ryogoku, Sumida, Tokyo
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Sumida ward was formed in 1947 with the creation of Tokyo Metropolis. Before that, it comprises the wards of Honjo and Mukojima within Tokyo City. Sumida itself refers to a town named after the river. It is located within Mukojima.

How to go to Sumida

Three subway lines operated by Toei serves the Sumida special ward. They are the Asakusa Line (Honjo Azuma-bashi and Oshiage Subway Stations), Shinjuku Line (Kikukawa Subway Station) and Oedo Line (Ryogoku Subway Station).

To reach Sumida by road, take the Shuto Expressway or National Highway Routes 6 and 14.

Tokyo Sky TreeTokyo Sky Tree
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Places of interest in Sumida

  1. Edo-Tokyo Museum
    Museum of the history of Tokyo.

  2. Eko-in Temple
    Temple of the Pure Land Buddhism in Ryogoku, Tokyo

  3. Ryogoku Kokugikan
    National Sumo Stadium

  4. Tokyo Memorial Hall
    Hall commemorating those who perished in the Great Kanto Earthquake, the Second World War and other catastrophes.

  5. Tokyo Sky Tree
    Tallest artificial structure in Japan.

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