Edogawa Ward in Tokyo uniquely balances modern living with traditional charm. The short-term of the ward is Edogawa Tokyo. Known for its scenic riverside parks and vibrant local culture, this eastern Tokyo area offers a tranquil yet connected urban experience.
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Edogawa ward is one of the 23 wards of Tokyo, located in central Tokyo. The neighborhood is known as Edogawa City. It is also familiar to the foreigner as Edogawa Tokyo that has numerous tourist spots.
Population: 698,031 (as of January 1, 2019)
Area:49.90 km2
Edogawa shares borders with Katsushika to the north, Koto, and Sumida to the west. Besides, it has borders with Ichikawa and Urayasu of Chiba Prefecture to the east.
The Edogawa is a residential area. There are many parks in the Edogawa area, including a small zoo, Edogawa Shizen Zoo.
Edogawa has many tourist spots, including shrines, parks, and Aquarium.
Kasai Rinkai Park:
Kasai Rinkai Park is the second biggest Park in Tokyo after Mizumoto Park in Katsushika ward. On a sunny day, visitors enjoy a clear view of Chiba, Edogawa, Tokyo Bay, Mount Fuji, and Tokyo Disneyland.
One-third of the Park is assigned to a sea bird sanctuary. The Park has two beaches on the artificial Islands.
The east Island is nearby to the public so that it can be protected as a bird habitat. Another west Island is connected to the land by the Kasai Naggisa Bridge, and this bridge is famous for recreation.
However, Kasai Rinkai Park is the perfect place to enjoy quiet time. Beaches, lovely views, bridges, and many more.
Besides, there are many recreations for kids, including a train journey inside the Park.
Tokyo Sea Life Park:
The Tokyo Sea Life Park is a part of Kasai Rinkai Park, which has a massive space for the penguins outside the main Aquarium building. This is the only Aquarium in Tokyo where Penguins enjoy such a vast area in an Aquarium.
There are restaurants inside the Aquarium and lake, and children can play around the lake.
Besides, there are many chairs and tables for seating and lunch for tourists. So people can take their food outside and eat after buying lunch, enjoying the pond’s lovely view.
Also, there is an Edogawa Boat Race Course and Edogawa Stadium; both are famous in Tokyo.
The Aquarium is a perfect place to visit with any age of kids. It is one of the biggest Tokyo tourist attractions.
Nagisa Park:
Nagisa Park is one of the best Park in Edogawa Tokyo. Similar to Kasai Rinkai, there is a paid train service for children.
Besides, there are playgrounds for baseball and football. It is very popular for those who love to play baseball or football because there are always some public and street performers.
The most exciting matter here that if you wish, you can join them and play. Many tourists come and play a game here with others.
The Park has many public facilities, including car parking, children’s playgrounds, fountains, and vending machines.
And those who love nature also can enjoy nature here. It has trees that change the leaves with the seasons and offer pleasant sceneries to the visitors all the year.
Besides, it is easy to access the Park from Kasai Statio by bus. It takes only 10-12 minutes.
Similarly, there are more than 100 parks in Edogawa Tokyo. You will find out some of the right places you like during your visit.
Museums in Edogawa:
Edogawa has many museums like other wards in Tokyo Metropolis. But some of the museums play a unique role of Japanese cultures and society.
However, only some of the Museums I am trying to mention below are important in Japanese culture.
Besides, there are some more such as Hirai Enzotei, Edogawa-Ku Folk Museum.
Japan is one of the developed countries in the world. Technology is changing the world rapidly.
But Japan does not forget its past. It always preserves its history in the proper way for the new generation to learn.
One of the best things to preserve the past is to make a museum regarding the subject, and Japan does it very well. There is no ward in Tokyo without museums.
Public transportation in Japan is a train, and it is world-famous for its service. But it did not come so quickly, and it took time for many decades.
But Japan did not forget it. A museum was established in Edogawa Tokyo to preserve the history of Metro.
Tokyo Metro Museum is a Subway Museum. According to history, the first Subway was opened in Tokyo between Ueno and Asakusa on December 30, 1927, and the length of the line was only 2.2 km.
It is a good museum for those who like a train. Edogawa Metro Museum can give a lot of information about Subway Train Services.
However, Edogawa Metro Museum is not only for kids but also for adults learning about Metr. The museum display how the subway works and, from the rail line to the engine, the details.
Check here the Tokyo Metro Museum.
Shunkaen BONSAI Museum
Edogawa BONSAI Museum is a unique museum to visit to experience Japanese culture and great Japanese ideas.
Most people in the world may know what BONSAI is but may not understand how great it is to see in real. BONSAI means ‘a tree in the pot’ or ‘a tree planted in a shallow container.’
During the Kamakura period, BONSAI was introduced in Japan. According to history, BONSAI is originated from China.
In 2002, Kunio Kobayashi, a famous Japanese Bonsai artist, established Edogawa Bonsai Museum. He won three times the prime minister Award.
The Edogawa BONSAI Museum has a magnificent natural scenery that pleases the visitors. Above all, the museum’s most attraction is a fine tree, which is more than a thousand years old.
Similarly, there are many trees in the pot that made an excellent BONSAI scenery at the museum.
Besides, there are a few great things to experience; as an example of keeping pat goldfishes in a small pond with the fine trees.
However, the Edogawa BONSAI Museum is worth visiting.
Check here the details.
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