 Most viewed - Sumida-ku 墨田区 |
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Edo-Tokyo Museum69 views
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Asakusa, notice the pagoda.68 views
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This bus was made by Nissan in 1951.67 views
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Halloween at Tokyo Skytree in 2015.66 views
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Wooden floor.66 views
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Inside the park is an Inari Shrine.65 views
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Top of Tokyo Skytree so far. That's 338 meters into the air, already taller than the old Tokyo Tower's 333 meters by April 2010 when these photos were taken.65 views
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Tokyo Skytree at night65 views
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If you have a foreign passport, this ticket counter is faster to get tickets.65 views
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The glass reflections make it hard to get clear shots. Kinshicho and Tokyo Bay.65 views
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Autumn elevator.65 views
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ED101 class electric locomotive – No. 101. Built in 1930 for Tobu, used by Ohmi Railway during its final years, and brought back to Tobu in January 2009.65 viewsDisplayed at Tobu Museum in Sumida Ward, Tokyo.
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Barrels of cold water64 views
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Winter elevator.64 views
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Tokyo Skytree at night.64 views
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The shaded part of the map shows the area of the original estate and the black square shows the area of this park. It was a huge estate.63 views
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Sumida River and Ryogoku63 views
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Asakusa63 views
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Shopping/hotel complex (Solamachi) being built next to the tower.61 views
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Barrels of cold water in front of shrine59 views
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The congregation gather on the steps and beat fan-shaped drums.59 views
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The base has three legs shaped like a triangle. One side of this triangle is about 70 meters wide.59 views
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It won't be just a tower for broadcasting. It will also have lookout decks and a shopping/hotel/restaurant complex adjoining it.58 views
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One leg of Tokyo Skytree. The construction is being done by Obayashi Corporation.58 viewsMore photos on next page (click on "2" below).
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Leg of Tokyo Skytree.57 views
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One thing though, when it snows, it may form clumps on these steel beams. When the snow melts, is it gonna fall to earth, possible hitting someone? Snow falling from the tower was observed this past winter when it snowed in Tokyo.57 views
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Nikken Sekkei (日建設計) which designed Tokyo Skytree, also designed many other famous towers in Japan such as Tokyo Tower, Sapporo TV Tower, Nagoya TV Tower, and Kobe Port Tower. No doubt, the Tokyo Sky Tree will be their greatest creation.55 views
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Bridge with gawkers. The name "Skytree" has also caught very easily. Easy to remember and sounds attractive. It was the most popular name voted by the public.54 views
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About the ED101 class electric locomotive – No. 101.54 views
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Tobu's ED101 class electric locomotive – No. 101 when used by Ohmi Railway in Shiga Prefecture.51 views
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Near the Skytree is this small Info Plaza where you watch a short video about the tower and panel displays.50 views
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Pose with a cutout of popular rikishi Endo.48 views
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Pose with a cutout of popular rikishi Endo.47 views
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Dates of completing various stages of the tower.46 views
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Though triangular at the base, the shape gradually becomes cylindrical as it goes up. Very beautiful design.45 views
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I hope it has a large elevator because huge crowds will be visiting this tower.45 views
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There are 120 plum trees in 85 colorful varieties. 45 views
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Sumo museum45 views
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In early May, koinobori carp streamers are displayed for Children's Day at Tokyo Skytree.42 views
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In early May, koinobori carp streamers are displayed for Children's Day at Tokyo Skytree.41 views
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In early May, koinobori carp streamers are displayed for Children's Day at Tokyo Skytree.41 views
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In early May, koinobori carp streamers are displayed for Children's Day at Tokyo Skytree.41 views
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Current height: 338 meters (as of April 2010).40 views
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Hauling up materials.40 views
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In early May, koinobori carp streamers are displayed for Children's Day at Tokyo Skytree.40 views
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In early May, koinobori carp streamers are displayed for Children's Day at Tokyo Skytree.40 views
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The red ones have a thicker fragrance.39 views
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In early May, koinobori carp streamers are displayed for Children's Day at Tokyo Skytree.39 views
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In early May, koinobori carp streamers are displayed for Children's Day at Tokyo Skytree.39 views
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Plum trees on left side of shrine.38 views
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A view of Tokyo Sky Tree.38 views
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In early May, koinobori carp streamers are displayed for Children's Day at Tokyo Skytree.38 views
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Entrance to Omurai Katori Shrine.36 views
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About Omurai Katori Shrine.36 views
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White and pink plum blossoms on the same tree.36 views
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Entrance to the plum garden on the right side of the shrine. Marvelous.36 views
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Plum tree in fantastic shape.36 views
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I went crazy smelling the sweet fragrances of these different plum blossoms.36 views
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Inside Solamachi too.36 views
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When you enter the shrine grounds, you see impressive plum trees on both sides.35 views
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Second torii35 views
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Right side of the shrine.35 views
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This plum tree was planted when Princess Aiko (daughter of Crown Prince Hiro and Masako) was born.35 views
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The shrine was historically famous for plum trees where even Hiroshige created a woodblock print. However, in 1910, a great flood ruined the garden. The current garden was built in 1994. Free admission. 34 views
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Omurai Katori Shrine's main worship hall.34 views
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A small path in the small but terrific plum garden.34 views
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View from the main worship hall.33 views
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Plum tree in fantastic shape.33 views
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Trees are tagged with the name.33 views
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Showering under plum blossoms.33 views
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Enter the museum and you see this first: B1 class steam locomotive – No. 5 (built 1898 by Beyer, Peacock and Company).32 views
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Tobu Museum is right under Higashi-Mukojima Station on the Tobu Skytree Line that starts at Asakusa.31 views
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Model train diorama at Tobu Museum. This is Rothenburg.31 views
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Inside "Kegon" Deluxe Romance Car, 1720 series "DRC" electric multiple unit car.30 views
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Rothenburg30 views
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B1 class steam locomotive – No. 529 views
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Inside "Kegon" Deluxe Romance Car, 1720 series "DRC" electric multiple unit car.29 views
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Portable shrine29 views
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Rothenburg29 views
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Entrance to Tobu Museum (Tobu Hakubutsukan).28 views
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B1 class steam locomotive – No. 528 views
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ED101 class electric locomotive – No. 101.28 views
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ED101 class electric locomotive – No. 101.28 views
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This Tobu bus operated in the city of Ashikaga in Tochigi Prefecture.28 views
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Made by Fuji Motors and Nissan in 1951.28 views
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Museum's lower level.28 views
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With Sumida River nearby, a rowing exhibit.28 views
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Rowing oars.28 views
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Baden Station28 views
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Cherry blossoms in Kinshi Park (near JR Kinshicho Station in Sumida-ku) and Tokyo Skytree.28 views
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Inside Class DeHa1 electric railcar – No. DeHa5.27 views
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"Kegon" Deluxe Romance Car, 1720 series "DRC" electric multiple unit car (built 1960). It's displayed outside the museum, but you can enter it only from inside the museum.27 views
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Cab of Inside "Kegon" Deluxe Romance Car, 1720 series "DRC" electric multiple unit car.27 views
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Train simulator.27 views
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Cab-over bus has the driver's cab over the engine.27 views
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Train signal light27 views
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Railway bicycle to transport rail workers and cargo. Motor- and pedal-powered.27 views
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Brandenburg Gate in Berlin.27 views
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Tobu Museum is primarily a railway/train museum. Indoor and outdoor exhibits include a ED101 class electric locomotive, a beautifully restored Tobu bus from 1951, train simulators, and a German model train diorama.26 views
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Class DeHa1 electric railcar – No. DeHa5 (built in 1924)26 views
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Inside Class DeHa1 electric railcar – No. DeHa5 (built in 1924).26 views
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Cab inside Class DeHa1 electric railcar – No. DeHa526 views
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ED101 class electric locomotive – No. 101.26 views
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One unique thing about Tobu Museum is that there are basement windows where you can see the train wheels stop at Higashi Mukojima Station.26 views
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Inside the Tobu bus.26 views
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Bus driver's seat26 views
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About the Nikko Tramway 200 series tramcar.26 views
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Train simulators26 views
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Slope to upper level with historical photos on wall.26 views
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Exhibition room26 views
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Commemorative train tickets.26 views
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Panoromic model train diorama. Tokyo Skytree.26 views
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Tobu train at Higashi Mukojima Station.26 views
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Another model train diorama set in Germany.26 views
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Hikifune Station on the Tobu Line.26 views
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Class DeHa1 electric railcar – No. DeHa5 (built in 1924)25 views
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ED101 class electric locomotive – No. 101.25 views
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ED101 class electric locomotive – No. 101.25 views
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5700 series electric train car – No. MoHa5701. Built 1951, moved to museum in January 2009. It has "cat whiskers."25 views
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History of Tobu trains.25 views
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The bus was salvaged in the mid-1960s.25 views
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The bus was salvaged in the mid-1960s and restored.25 views
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Inside Nikko Tramway 200 series tramcar - No. 203, built in 1950.25 views
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Train ticket booth25 views
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Train tickets on left, commuter passes on right.25 views
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Folkcrafts of Sumida-ku.25 views
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Tobu Kameido Station.25 views
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Tobu Kameido Station.25 views
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Tobu Kameido Station.25 views
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Cherry blossoms in Kinshi Park and Tokyo Skytree.25 views
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One unique thing about Tobu Museum is that there are basement windows where you can see the train wheels stop at Higashi Mukojima Station.24 views
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Nikko Tramway 200 series tramcar - No. 203, built in 1950 and retired in 2001.24 views
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Inside train ticket booth24 views
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Rest area on upper floor.24 views
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Rest space24 views
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German castle24 views
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Near JR Kinshicho Station (JR Sobu Line), Kinshi Park is a neighborhood oasis especially during cherry blossom season with 162 cherry blossom trees. 24 views
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Cherry blossoms in Kinshi Park (near JR Kinshicho Station in Sumida-ku) and Tokyo Skytree.24 views
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Mukojima Hyakkaen Garden has some trellis where you can sit and admire the flowers.24 views
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Cherry blossoms in Kinshi Park (near JR Kinshicho Station in Sumida-ku) and Tokyo Skytree.23 views
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Cherry blossoms in Kinshi Park and Tokyo Skytree.23 views
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Cherry blossoms in Kinshi Park and Tokyo Skytree.22 views
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Excellent views of Tokyo Skytree too. The park also has tennis courts, playground equipment, and a public gymnasium. The park opened in July 1928.21 views
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Cherry blossoms in Kinshi Park and Tokyo Skytree.21 views
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