 Most viewed - Yokojukkengawa and Sendaibori Parks 横十間川親水公園・仙台堀 |
Sculpure at Sendaibori Park, Koto-ku. Tokyo180 views
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Sendaibori, Koto-ku, Tokyo. Mother and child statue.176 views
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This is one end of Sendaibori Park, also running along along a river. It also intersects with Yokojukken River.110 views
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Yokojukkengawa Riverside Park is long, extending north-south between the Tozai and Toei Shinjuku subway lines.80 views
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Cherry blossoms in late March to early April.68 views
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Turtles are invasive species, red-eared slider.68 views
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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.68 views
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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 1996.68 views
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Sendaibori Park is noted for cherry blossoms in late March to early April.67 views
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Yoko-Jukkengawa River has a volunteer group offering rides on Japanese wasen boats once a week.66 views
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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.66 views
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The boat ride is about 20-min. long. They paddle down the river and back.66 views
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Ario Kita-suna Mall in spring with wisteria hanging over parked bicycles. Shopping mall is not far from Sendaibori Park.66 views
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In June, irises bloom.66 views
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Irises and hydrangea.66 views
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Another entrance to Sendaibori Park from Kasaibashi-dori road.65 views
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One entrance to Yokojukkengawa Park.64 views
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This part of the park is very pleasant with irises in June.64 views
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Onagigawa Clover Bridge64 views
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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.63 views
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Azaleas bloom in late April-early May.63 views
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A variety of irises are planted.63 views
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Willow trees and azalea in spring.62 views
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You can see a good example of Meiji Era household items in the house.62 views
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Sendaibori cherry blossoms. This part of the park runs west to east.61 views
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Sendaibori Park makes the 90-degree turn northward. This section has the official trees of all 47 prefectures.61 views
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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61 views
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In the evening, paper lanterns light up the flowers.61 views
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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.60 views
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Rowers also practice on this part of the river.60 views
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About the former Oishi family home.60 views
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Fish pond open in summer and winter.60 views
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Sendaibori Park from Kasaibashi road is another prime section of cherry blossoms. 60 views
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Hanami flower viewing is popular among the locals.60 views
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Wearing a life vest is required.59 views
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Boat paddler/pilot.58 views
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Tokyo bus with Koto Ward motif.58 views
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I thought, why not? So I proceeded to wait for a boat in no time.57 views
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Koto-ku residents would easily recognize these sights on the bus. Very well done. Too bad it's only temporary.57 views
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Wasen Japanese-style wooden boat.56 views
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Yokojukken River intersects with Onagi River here. A four-way "clover bridge" for pedestrians make it very convenient.56 views
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Walk further north and you will reach Sarue Onshi Park.56 views
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The volunteer group operating the boats is called Wasen Tomo-no-Kai (和船友の会).54 views
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Cherry blossoms along Kyu-Nakagawa River in Koto Ward.40 views
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Cherry blossoms along Kyu-Nakagawa River in Koto Ward.40 views
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Cherry blossoms along Kyu-Nakagawa River in Koto Ward.40 views
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The northern end of Sendaibori Park.39 views
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Cherry blossoms along Kyu-Nakagawa River in Koto Ward.39 views
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Heisei Bridge photographed in 2019, the last year of the Heisei Period.38 views
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Kyu-Nakagawa River from Heisei Bridge. 旧中川37 views
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Heisei Bridge photographed in 2019, the last year of the Heisei Period.37 views
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Heisei Bridge photographed in 2019, the last year of the Heisei Period.37 views
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Cherry blossoms along Kyu-Nakagawa River in Koto Ward.37 views
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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36 views
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Some cherry blossoms along Kyu-Nakagawa River near Heisei Bridge. 旧中川36 views
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Walking down Sendaibori Park from the northern end.35 views
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