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Location:
Shioiri Park is near Suijin Ohashi in Arakawa City along the Sumida River bank. Its official name is Metropolitan Shioiri Park.
It is a beautiful multi-purposes place, especially a best place for BBQ, picnic, cycling, running and walking. A 1.6 mile route connected Shirahige Bashi bridge Senjushioiri bridge which made the area most beautiful for relaxation.
Besides, it is a safe and happy paradise for kids where they can play and run whole the day without worrying about vehicles.
It is a small urban green area with landscaped plant and flower beds, walking, running paths & viewing the Sumida River.
Besides, the park is also perfect for relaxing, sitting on the Sumida Riverbank, and viewing the lovely Sumida River. The highway located in Sumida City side is seen from Shioiri Park.
Main attraction:
Main attraction of the Metropolitan Shioiri Park is children playground observation tower, where they can go up and come down.
The observatory tower is perfectly designed for kids. They can run around on the second floor and go up until third floor.
It is safe but challenging. However, parents should monitor even though it is safe.
The area between Shirahige Bashi bridge and Senjushioiri bridge is wonderfully beautiful. One more bridge, Suijin Ohashi Bridge, between Shirahige and Senjushioiri Bridge.
These three bridges connected Sumida City and Arakawa City over the Sumida River.
On the other hand, the area is very close to Asakusa.
From Asakusa Azumabashi bridge to Shirahige Bashi Bridge has a long-running course under Mizumachi Sumida Walkway and Sukura Bashi Bridge.
It’s worth mentioning that Azumabashi Bridge ad Sakura Bashi Bridge are both listed in the top 12 Bridges in Tokyo.
So, you can run on the riverside from Asakusa to Shirakige Bashi Bridge without crossing a traffic signal.
And after crossing one signal, you can again walk or run from Shirage Bashi to Suijin Ohashi. That is why the area is full of pedestrians.
Many people run and walk in the morning and evening here.
Besides, children love Shioiri Park, where they can play, jump, do steps ups and down without worrying about vehicles. Moreover, there is a unique playground for kids.
There are green grassy fields near the playground where the kids can run, or parents can sit down. A barbecue and Shioiri Park Tennis Courts are also located here. People can do a picnic between the park and the tennis court.
Best Attractions:
The best attractions of the park are below:
It is the best place for-
1)BBQ and picnic
2) running and walking
3) joggings and dog walking
4) relaxing and fishing
5) Observatory tower
6)cycling for adults and kids
7) Clock Square
Besides, children can play here everyday without worrying about vehicles.
Moreover, Shioiri Park is the best place for viewing Sumida Firework Festivals and Cherry Blossom.
Surroundings:
Besides, the surroundings of Shioiri Park or the area between Shirahige Bashi and Suijin Ohashi is significant.
Two more small parks are also located here, Arakawa City Zikobashi Park and Ishihama Jinja Park. At the same time, the historic Ishihama Jinja Shrine with ancient torii gates is located here.
Two more significant institutes are also located here. One is the Arakawa Campus of the Tokyo Metropolitan College of Industrial Technology, and another is the Shirahige Pump Station.
The Arakawa Campus of the Tokyo Metropolitan College of Industrial Technology is very famous in Tokyo, where many Industrial engines are being taught, including jets and flights.
On the other hand, Shirakige Pump Station plays a vital role in pumping water. As a result, all polluted water passes in a designated place, and clean water like rain throws in Sumida River.
How to access:
JR Joban Line
Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line
Tsukuba Express “Minami-Senju”
12 minutes walk
Parking is available with charge.
Besides, people can walk from Asakusa along with the Sumida riverbank’s running court toward Sumida Mizumachi Walkway.
Address:
Shioiri Park,
8 Chome-13-1 Minamisenju, Arakawa City, Tokyo 116-0003
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