Last additions - Yokojukkengawa and Sendaibori Parks 横十間川親水公園・仙台堀 |

Cherry blossoms along Kyu-Nakagawa River in Koto Ward.Mar 31, 2021
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Cherry blossoms along Kyu-Nakagawa River in Koto Ward.Mar 31, 2021
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Cherry blossoms along Kyu-Nakagawa River in Koto Ward.Mar 31, 2021
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Cherry blossoms along Kyu-Nakagawa River in Koto Ward.Mar 31, 2021
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Cherry blossoms along Kyu-Nakagawa River in Koto Ward.Mar 31, 2021
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Heisei Bridge photographed in 2019, the last year of the Heisei Period.Mar 31, 2021
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Heisei Bridge photographed in 2019, the last year of the Heisei Period.Mar 31, 2021
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Heisei Bridge photographed in 2019, the last year of the Heisei Period.Mar 31, 2021
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Kyu-Nakagawa River from Heisei Bridge. 旧中川Mar 31, 2021
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Some cherry blossoms along Kyu-Nakagawa River near Heisei Bridge. 旧中川Mar 31, 2021
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Not far from Sendaibori Park is Heisei Bridge on the border with Edogawa-ku. It was built in Dec. 1994 (Heisei 6). 平成橋Mar 31, 2021
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Walking down Sendaibori Park from the northern end.Mar 31, 2021
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The northern end of Sendaibori Park.Mar 31, 2021
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In the evening, paper lanterns light up the flowers.Mar 04, 2015
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Hanami flower viewing is popular among the locals.Mar 04, 2015
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Sendaibori Park from Kasaibashi road is another prime section of cherry blossoms. Mar 04, 2015
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Sculpure at Sendaibori Park, Koto-ku. TokyoMar 04, 2015
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Another entrance to Sendaibori Park from Kasaibashi-dori road.Mar 04, 2015
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Fish pond open in summer and winter.Mar 04, 2015
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You can see a good example of Meiji Era household items in the house.Mar 04, 2015
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The former Oishi family home is open 10 am–4 pm on weekends and national holidays only. Free admission. Moved here in 1996.Mar 04, 2015
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The park also has Koto Ward's oldest house, the former Oishi family home built over 160 years ago in the late Edo Period. 旧大石家住宅Mar 04, 2015
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About the former Oishi family home.Mar 04, 2015
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Sendaibori Park makes the 90-degree turn northward. This section has the official trees of all 47 prefectures.Mar 04, 2015
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Sendaibori, Koto-ku, Tokyo. Mother and child statue.Mar 04, 2015
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Sendaibori cherry blossoms. This part of the park runs west to east.Mar 04, 2015
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Sendaibori Park is noted for cherry blossoms in late March to early April.Mar 04, 2015
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This is one end of Sendaibori Park, also running along along a river. It also intersects with Yokojukken River.Mar 04, 2015
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Rowers also practice on this part of the river.Mar 04, 2015
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Walk further north and you will reach Sarue Onshi Park.Mar 04, 2015
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Onagigawa Clover BridgeMar 04, 2015
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Yokojukken River intersects with Onagi River here. A four-way "clover bridge" for pedestrians make it very convenient.Mar 04, 2015
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On weekends, swan boats and rowboats can be rented. The building in the background is Sports Kaikan, a gym and indoor pool.Mar 04, 2015
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Koto-ku residents would easily recognize these sights on the bus. Very well done. Too bad it's only temporary.Mar 04, 2015
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Tokyo bus with Koto Ward motif.Mar 04, 2015
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Willow trees and azalea in spring.Mar 04, 2015
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Turtles are invasive species, red-eared slider.Mar 04, 2015
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A variety of irises are planted.Mar 04, 2015
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Irises and hydrangea.Mar 04, 2015
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This part of the park is very pleasant with irises in June.Mar 04, 2015
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In June, irises bloom.Mar 04, 2015
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Azaleas bloom in late April-early May.Mar 04, 2015
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One entrance to Yokojukkengawa Park.Mar 04, 2015
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Cherry blossoms in late March to early April.Mar 04, 2015
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This end of the park not far from Toyocho Station is like an oasis for seasonal flowers. During lunch time, the benches are filled with company workers having lunch.Mar 04, 2015
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Yokojukkengawa Riverside Park is long, extending north-south between the Tozai and Toei Shinjuku subway lines.Mar 04, 2015
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Ario Kita-suna Mall in spring with wisteria hanging over parked bicycles. Shopping mall is not far from Sendaibori Park.Mar 04, 2015
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Also a woman boat pilot. Had a nice talk with her. Nearest station is Sumiyoshi Station on the Toei Shinjuku Line. For more info, see the Website.Apr 14, 2014
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Boat paddler/pilot.Apr 14, 2014
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The boat ride is about 20-min. long. They paddle down the river and back.Apr 14, 2014
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Wasen Japanese-style wooden boat.Apr 14, 2014
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I thought, why not? So I proceeded to wait for a boat in no time.Apr 14, 2014
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Wearing a life vest is required.Apr 14, 2014
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The volunteer group operating the boats is called Wasen Tomo-no-Kai (和船友の会).Apr 14, 2014
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Wasen boat dock on Yoko-Jukkengawa River. They are here on Wednesdays from March to Nov. and on Sundays from Dec. to Feb. Operates from 10 am to 2:15 pm.Apr 14, 2014
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Yoko-Jukkengawa River has a volunteer group offering rides on Japanese wasen boats once a week.Apr 14, 2014
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