There are many bridges in Chuo-ku, a waterside town. In particular, the Sumida River, which flows through the border with Koto-ku, has many unique bridges, including the 8 bridges of the Sumida River, which was also selected as one of the 18 Views of Ohako (selected by Chuo-ku Tourism Association in 2007). . Eitai Bridge, Chuo-ohashi Bridge and Kachidokibashi, which are often introduced on correspondent blogs, are very popular, and you can immediately see where and shape are, but this time it is somewhat less famous compared to such a star-class bridge I will introduce "Aioi Bridge".
The Sumida River, which flows from the direction of Senju and Asakusa, crosses the Eitai Bridge and hits Okawabata on Tsukuda Island, where it is divided into the main stream of the Sumida River passing through Chuo-ohashi Bridge and the Sumida River school river heading to the left. You. Aioi Bridge is a bridge that spans the faction river that flows to the left. Tsukishima and Tsukuda (island) are now connected to Tsukiji and Fukagawa areas (Koto-ku) by many bridges and subways, but at the time Tsukishima was built in 1892, as the name suggests, this is the Sumida River Nakashu, and access was only ferry (Tsukuda, Tsukishima). Therefore, in 1903, Aioi Bridge was built as the first bridge connecting Fukagawa (Ecchujima) and Tsukuda / Tsukishima districts. 
The name of Aioi Bridge is "The bridge relative to the upstream Eitai Bridge (Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Construction)" and "This bridge was a long and short bridge at the time of its founding, and is derived from two sets of "Aioi no Matsu" (wikipedia) ) ". Aioi Bridge consisted of two bridges (Aioi Ohashi: 147m, Aioi Kobashi: 53m) along Nakanoshima (Nakashu) floating in the school river. In 1980, the lower part of Aioi Kobashi (currently around the razor dike along Kiyosumi-dori) was reclaimed. Although it is connected to land, Nakanoshima still remains as a circular park with trees under Aioi Bridge Higashizume, and you can descend with stairs beside Kiyosumi-dori of the bridge. If you descend from the entrance on the upstream side (north side), there is a passage along the river, and you can go under the bridge to the other side. 
There are many parts of the Sumida River Terrace where proper sidewalks are maintained, but here you can feel like an adventure just because there are round stone pillars lined up. Going downstream (south side), it is a continuation of the park centered on lantern monuments.
On the left is the Meiji Maru of Marine University, Toyosu Tower Condominiums and Harumi Bridge in front, and on the right you can see the whole view of Aioi Bridge. Aioi Bridge has a slightly sober impression compared to Eitai Bridge and Chuo-ohashi Bridge, which are lit up at night, but as shown in the photo, it is a bridge with a complicated truss structure that connects steel frames to "N" (or "X") characters. Of course, it is a beautiful bridge even at night, but its beauty seems to shine when it is lit by the sun. Although it is Koto-ku next door, Nakanoshima Park and Meiji Maru are said to have been selected as Koto Hakkei.
Nakanoshima Park has long been known as a famous spot for viewing the moon, but as you can see, it has a structure where the water of the Sumida River enters inside. Especially on the full moon night, tide level is high, and after high tide or a large ship passes, the water comes in by the wave, so be careful and enjoy it.
The Aioi Bridge itself is a bit plain, but the scenery seen from the bridge is superb. You can enjoy a wonderful night view such as a monument to light up the tower apartment in the Toyosu area and the Dock in Urban Dock LaLaport and Toyosu, as well as an airplane taking off from Haneda Airport to Tohoku and Hokkaido, and a new transportation Yurikamome running on Toyosu. You.
[Aioi Bridge]
Location ：2-20 Tsukuda, Chuo-ku, 104-0051, Japan
(5-minute walk from Tsukishima on the Oedo Line and Yurakucho Line)
