Nanushinotaki Park
The only one of the Seven Oji Waterfalls left
This park was constructed in 1960 on the site of a garden built by the Hatano family, which headed the village of Oji during the Edo period. It is centered around the Nanushinotaki Waterfall, which was one of the Seven Oji Waterfalls, and consists of a stroll-oriented garden incorporating the scenery of Shiobara in Tochigi Prefecture and Hakone. The waterfall is comprised of four large and small waterfalls. The Odaki Waterfall has a drop of eight meters and makes a majestic sight.
10-min walk from the Oji-ekimae Stop on the Tokyo Sakura Tram (Toden Arakawa Line)
Address 1-15-25 Kishimachi, Kita Ward
Contact 03-3908-9275 (Road and Park Section, Kita Ward Office)
Hours 9:00-17:00 (18:00 from July 15 to September 15), entry until 30 minutes before closing time
Closed December29-January4 (closed on the 2nd and 4th Monday from May to October and 4th Monday from November to April, and on days for cleaning the waterfall)
Admission free
Minumadai Shinsui Park
A greenery-rich place for relaxation, with soothing flows of water
This waterside park was built by remaking the Minumadai Waterway, which formerly carried water for agricultural use. The channel running through the park has an extended length of about 1,700 meters, and features a waterfall, rapids, and a babbling brook section. Visitors are delighted by the waterside scenes rich in variation. They can also find rest houses and benches by the path along the channel.
1-min. walk from Minumadai-shinsuikoen Station on the Nippori-toneri Liner
Address From 4-5 Toneri to 4-8 Kojiya Honcho, Adachi Ward
Contact 03-3880-5314 (Park Management Section, Adachi Ward Office)
Funato Mizube Park
A park with waterside space and many pieces of fitness equipment for the use of visitors
The park uses a former channel (meander) of the Arakawa River as an inlet. Besides a waterside terrace in a natural setting, it is installed with numerous pieces of fitness equipment. These include massage poles that relax the whole body and enable exercise while naturally stretching the shoulder area, and a path that stimulates pressure points on the sole when walked over. The park is a lot of fun for adults, too.
10-min. walk from Nishidai Station on the Toei Mita Line
Address 4-4 Funato, Itabashi Ward
Contact 03-3579-2525 (Greenery and Park Section, Civil Engineering & Construction Department, Itabashi Ward Office)
Shinobazu Pond
A pond in Ueno modeled after Lake Biwako
The pond is located in a valley between the Hongo and Ueno heights (the latter being Ueno Hill). In the early part of the Edo period, the construction of Kaneiji Temple and Shinobazu Pond in Ueno took Hieizan Enryakuji Temple and Lake Biwako as models. Shinobazu Pond actually comprises three ponds: the Lotus Pond, Cormorant Pond, and Boat Pond. The waters of the Lotus Pond are covered with lotus flowers from mid July to mid August.
5-min. walk from Ueno-okachimachi Station on the Toei Oedo Line
Address 3 Ikenohata, Ueno Park, Taito Ward
Contact 03-3828-5644 (Park Management Office)
Sumidagawa River Terrace
Paths for strolling on both banks of the Sumidagawa River
The Terrace extends for about 28 kilometers on both banks of the river. It is a place where people can take a stroll along the river's leisurely flow and come into contact with Tokyo's history and culture. It affords views of Shin-Ohashi Bridge and Tokyo SKYTREE from the Hamacho area, which is adjacent to Hamacho Park. On the walls of the embankment are reproductions of woodblock prints depicting Meijiza Theater, Suitengu Shrine, and other notable sites.
3-min. walk from Hamacho Station on the Toei Shinjuku Line
Address 2 Hamacho, Niihombashi, Chuo Ward
Contact 03-3542-1472 (Management Section, 1st Construction Office, Bureau of Construction, Tokyo Metropolitan Government)
Gotanda Fureai Mizube Hiroba
Restful space spreading out beside the Megurogawa River
At the Hiroba (plaza) built along the Megurogawa River, you can admire cherry blossoms in spring and lovely scenery in each of the other seasons. Accenting the riverside setting, the layout was selected for the Good Design Award in 2011. On the grounds are a gallery for sharing local information and a rest gallery with food and beverage service.
7-min. walk from Gotanda Station on the Toei Asakusa Line
Address 2-9-11 Higashigotanda, Shinagawa Ward
Contact 03-5742-6789 (Park Section, Shinagawa Ward Office)
