Tokyo is a town with lots of rivers. Among them, Chuo-ku has been supported by water transportation since the Edo period, so although it was reclaimed and reduced after the war, many rivers and canals still remain.
The Sumida River operates several types of up and down cruises and is crowded with many tourists. In the familiar places of Chuo-ku, there are platforms at [Hamarikyu Garden] and [Akashicho], and boats to Asakusa and Odaiba arrive and depart. It is also interesting to see the town from a different perspective than land.
Of course, the cherry blossoms in spring and the clouds in autumn are wonderful, but in this season when the fresh greenery is changing from green to green, it is not good to be shaken by a boat with a view of the greenery of the shore to Toma.
Among the "water bus" operated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Park Association, the recommendation is "River Meguri Bridge Tour". It's a very fun cruise that rides on the small adorable pleasure boat "common kingfisher" from the base of Nihonbashi and goes around the city's rivers and famous bridges. "Nihonbashi River / Kanda River Tour" is an interesting course where you can check its history and culture from the boat, especially around the old town of Edo.
If you think that this waterway has supported the development of the town of Edo, you can feel the importance again.
There are many attractions, such as enjoying the atmosphere of Yanagibashi and overlooking Kiyosu Bridge and Eitai Bridge, which show beautiful forms. The Kanda River goes back to Hijiribashi, so you can enjoy a little adventure.
If you get up from the boat, you can stroll through the Nihonbashi area and enjoy another fun with gourmet and shopping before returning home.
The flight schedule is irregular, so please check carefully before going out. Why don't you enjoy the scent of Edo blowing in the river style in this refreshing season?
