The Sumida-gawa Renaissance Project initiated by the local government and some business establishments is trying to revive the waterfront area alongside Sumida River. They do that by holding events like the Tokyo Hotaru Festival “Symphony of Light” when blue LED lights are released onto the river, and through landscaping and developments along river banks. Just recently two cafes have been opened and they offer a beautiful view of the Tokyo Skytree and the river itself. With the Tokyo skyline undergoing transformation since the arrival of the Tokyo Skytree, the neighborhood is also witnessing more business activity as a positive side effect on the overall local economic front. The cafes are open until 21:00 in the evening.
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Sumida Park Open Cafe
Coffee on the banks of Sumida River
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Attaching a photo I took today of the same spot, at the time of spring.
Thanks Thiya for your comment and hope you enjoy this spot in your next trip
Thanks Thiya for your comment and hope you enjoy this spot in your next trip
Thiya S
10 years ago
Have a cup of coffee while enjoying with beautiful view of Tokyo skytree the river and sakura.... how nice!!! I think that I have to add these cafes on my plan. I'm traveling Tokyo this March>
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Thanks Thiya for your comment and hope you enjoy this spot in your next trip