[2025 Tokyo Attraction] Travel Guide for Kyunaka River (Updated Jun)

When traveling to Japan in June, the most important thing you can’t miss is the sea of ​​hydrangeas! This niche attraction is located in Tokyo. It is not very large, but there are relatively few people. The sea of ​​flowers is also nice, and it is so beautiful with the Tokyo Skytree as the background! 😍 There are also some facilities for children in the park. If you bring your children with you, you can play with them in the park after enjoying the flowers. It is very suitable! 📍 Former Nakagawa Waterside Park Address: 1-11 Higashi-Sumida, Sumida-ku, Tokyo, Japan 131-0042 (15-minute walk from Hirai Station) #TokyoAttractions #Tokyo

One of the most famous spots for early-blooming cherry blossoms is the row of cherry trees along the Kyu-Nakagawa River. The bright pink petals bloom a little before the peak of the Somei-Yoshino cherry blossom season, creating a beautiful sight. The Sobu Line runs right by the spot, and with Tokyo Skytree in the background, it's the perfect place for taking some great photos. #sakura #photogenicspot #Kyu-Nakagawa River

This is the cherry blossom-lined street of the Kyu-Nakagawa River, which branches off from the Arakawa River. You can enjoy the beautiful cherry blossom-lined street with the Skytree in the background. Kyu-Nakagawa River is a small river in a quiet residential area, and it seems that boat training is also carried out here. It could be said to be a place where you can enjoy the tranquil scenery of Tokyo. #sakura #spring trip #Tokyo #flower spot #Kyu-Nakagawa River #trip to enjoy spring

#cherryblossom25 TOP 10 PLACES WITH THE EARLIEST CHERRY BLOSSOM BLOOMS IN JAPAN 2025 🌿🇯🇵 🌸 1. Kawazu Shizuoka 🌸 2. Matsuda Town, Kanagawa 🌸 3. Cherry blossoms along the banks of Kyunaka River Waterside Park in Sumida Ward 🌸 4. Kiba Park, Tokyo 🌸 5. Kawazu cherry blossom trees along the banks of Otogawa River (Higashi_Okazaki_Achi) 🌸 6. Minami Izu Town, Shizuoka 🌸 7. Yodo Suiro Waterway, Kyoto 🌸 8. Tsukumi City, Oita 🌸 9. Yoyogi Park 🌸 10. Nishihirabatake Park and Aguri Park, Kanagawa

#東京樱花 The cherry blossom season in Tokyo is really exciting! I found a great place to view cherry blossoms - Kyu-Nakagawa, where the cherry blossoms are in full bloom. I went there in the evening and surprisingly there weren't many people there, so I was able to fully enjoy the beautiful cherry blossoms. It is about a 13-minute walk from Kameido Suijin Station on the Tobu Kameido Line, and about a 15-minute walk from Hirai Station on the Sobu Line. The transportation is quite convenient. Strolling along the banks of the Kyu-Nakagawa River, you will see endless cherry blossom trees on both sides of the river, with the tender pink flowers swaying gently in the breeze. The evening sun shines on the cherry blossoms, giving them a golden glow, which is as beautiful as a dream. Occasionally a gust of wind blows, and the cherry blossom petals fall like snow, landing on shoulders and the ground, which is extremely romantic. I also took a lot of beautiful photos, and I can feel the breath of spring in every frame. This place is really suitable for taking photos, checking in and relaxing. If you are in Tokyo, don’t miss the cherry blossoms at Kyu-Nakagawa. Come and experience this unique beauty of spring!

| Hydrangeas bloom along the riverbank beneath Tokyo Skytree. 6️⃣🈷️ is the hydrangea season, and Japan is full of flower viewing spots Tokyo is a place that is considered niche because hydrangeas are no longer niche Every year during the hydrangea season, people come and go to enjoy the flowers～🌸 If you come to Tokyo, I highly recommend you to visit the "Old Nakagawa Waterside Park" —————— Come to the old Nakagawa Riverside Park and see the riverside trail full of hydrangeas. It stretches for more than 150 meters, although it is not fully open. But it has become a popular spot for viewing flowers in early summer🌸 Especially in the evening, thousands of hydrangeas and The train and Tokyo Skytree are in the picture together There is also a chance to take pictures of the Tokyo Skytree lighting ceremony❗️ Take photos of the blue, purple and pink hydrangeas growing wildly along the river bank It made me instantly understand why hydrangea is also called the Endless Summer. Early summer is the highlight, with clusters of flowers growing throughout the summer Let's regret the long summer, watch the endless summer🌿 The old Nakagawa Riverbank itself is also a good place for a stroll In addition to the tourists who came to take pictures of flowers recently There are also residents who come to walk their cats and dogs and have picnics. It is one of the places to go to feel the relaxation of Tokyo on weekends~😌 —————— ◼️How to get to "Kyu-Nakagawa Waterside Park" 🧭If you want to be precise, please navigate to "Fureai Bridge" 🚃If you take the train, please get off at "Hirai" or "Kamedo Mizujin" 1️⃣After exiting Kameido Suijin Station, turn right, walk straight, cross the road, and you will see Kameido Central Park. Go in, cross the park diagonally, and continue in the direction you were heading. You will arrive~ 2️⃣ It takes more than 1 kilometer to get to Hirai Station. Just use Google Maps. It will pass through a residential area, which is pretty good. ◼️Flowering period: from the beginning of June to around mid-June The flowers are blooming now, and you can go and see them soon. ◼️Tips 💜Try to go on a sunny day, it’s really troublesome to take photos on rainy days 💜It is recommended that the light is good at 3 or 4 in the afternoon, and you can also take pictures of the sunset 💜The flower path is not very long, and they are all in clusters, with blue , purple, pink, you can choose to wear something close to the color of the flower. I think white should be more versatile. If conditions permit, you can wear a kimono to take photos. 💜There is a park, a lake, a bridge, and a small market there. It's also very nice to bring some food for a picnic. It's very comfortable. 💜It's quite interesting to see many Japanese people going boating. If you have time, you can go and experience it. I'm not sure about the price, so you have to check it yourself. ◼️ Recommended seats: ◽️One side of the bridge is full of pink hydrangeas, and you can take pictures of the tram and the Sky Tree ◽️The other side of the bridge is full of blue hydrangeas and you can take pictures of the opposite building There is a cluster of hydrangeas along the lakeside. They are very low and lush. There are also two stools. It is very good to take pictures nearby. You can also take pictures of the sky tree in the distance. ◽️The distant view of the lake is taken through the hydrangea, and you can take a picture of the lake and the flowers in one picture with an oil painting feel The above camera positions have been tested by myself and there are few people. They are not crowded camera positions. You can quietly follow the prompts to take pictures haha~

Tokyo Hydrangea Spot: Old Nakagawa is about a 10-minute walk from Hirai Station on the Chuo-Sobu Line. This spot became extremely popular during the cherry blossom season, as it allowed for photos capturing both the Kawazu cherry trees and the Tokyo Skytree. Here, you can also take pictures of the hydrangeas with the towering Skytree in the background. Moreover, this spot is not only photogenic but also boasts a variety of hydrangeas in large numbers, making it a worthwhile destination for flower viewing.

A Hidden Gem for Checking In, Kyu-Nakagawa Park. Summer in Tokyo is an ocean of hydrangeas. The streets and alleys are filled with colorful hydrangeas, also known as hortensias in some countries. There are many popular spots for hydrangea viewing in Tokyo, but they are usually crowded with tourists from all over the world. Today, I recommend a lesser-known spot frequented only by locals—Kyu-Nakagawa Riverside Park in Tokyo. This is a quiet residential area away from the tourist spots. The riverside is filled with blooming hortensias, and the backdrop is the Skytree, which is simply stunning. Kyu-Nakagawa Location: Kyu-Nakagawa Riverside Park, Tokyo, Japan. Time: Hydrangea season every June and July. Admission: Free.

Because of work, I only stayed in Tokyo for a short thirty-some hours and didn't have time to go to Kamakura to take pictures of hydrangeas. I found a free spot in Tokyo to enjoy the hydrangeas online, and it was even more stunning in person! 👉🏻 Kyu-Nakagawa Waterfront Park (Kyu-Nakagawa Mizube Kouen) Kyu-Nakagawa ⭕ The densely blooming hydrangeas line both banks of the river, and they come in a variety of colors. With the hydrangeas in the foreground, you can take layered photos that include Tokyo's Skytree and passing trains. ⭕ It is recommended to come around six o'clock (Tokyo's sunset time is around seven o'clock in the summer), when the light is softer, and you can also wait until after the sun sets to take pictures of the illuminated Skytree. ) There are not many visitors, so it's easy to get a shot without people in it. ⭕ The photo was taken on 6.13, and it is currently the peak bloom season, so if you want to take pictures, do it soon! 📍 Address: 9-37 Kameido, Koto-ku, Tokyo, Japan 🚞 Transportation: A fifteen-minute walk from Hirai Station on the JR Sobu Line

Among the early cherry blossom spots in Tokyo that are worth visiting, there is the 'Old Nakagawa Kawazu Sakura'. Along the riverbank, there is a row of Kawazu cherry trees, and the best viewing period is usually at the end of February. The riverbanks are filled with Kawazu cherry blossoms, and whether you are under the cherry trees or by the riverbank, it's all pink. The weather was very good on this day, and in addition to the Skytree, I also saw many birds (laughs). Since the location is close to Asakusa, it can be planned on the same day. Old Nakagawa Kawazu Sakura Address: 3 Chome-4 Hirai, Edogawa City, Tokyo 132-0035 Transportation: 15-minute walk from Hirai Station on the JR Sobu Line

Hirai Shirohige Shrine in Edogawa Ward, Tokyo 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 A shrine enshrined as the guardian deity of the former Sakai village. It is said to have been founded during the Kenji era of the Kamakura period. During the Muromachi period, the surrounding area was owned by Tsuchiya Sagami no Kami, who was a retainer of Ota Dokan, and after that, successive generations served as the head of the shrine parishioners. Toyouke Inari Shrine, a shrine within the precincts, is on the left after passing through the torii gate. The shrine building is located if you go straight down the approach. The lion dogs were donated in August 1995. They are a bit unique, with long, horizontal faces and distinctive red nails that look like they have been manicured. Beautiful plum blossoms bloom next to the main hall. Right next to it is Sengen Shrine, a sub-shrine outside the precincts. It's a spacious and open shrine! 👉 Points of Hirai Shirohige Shrine ⛩ Unique lion-dog statues ⛩ Plum tree next to the main hall ⛩ Sengen Shrine, a sub-shrine outside the precincts ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥ Shrine name: Hirai Shirohige Shrine ꕥ Address: 2-3-4 Hirai, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo ꕥ Access 🚉 Hirai Station → Approximately 12 minutes walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #Sakura2024 #Shrine tour #Shrines and temples #Solo travel

Hirai Sengen Shrine in Edogawa Ward, Tokyo 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 This shrine is said to be a sub-shrine of Shirahige Shrine, the guardian shrine of the former Sakai village. It is said to have been founded in 1488, but in fact it is a scandal. It is called "Sakai's Fujizuka" and was 6m high at the time. There are many stone monuments by Fuji-ko sects on both sides of the stone steps! When you climb to the top, there is a small shrine, and if you look to the far right you can see the Skytree. In the spring🌸 season, if you go to the nearby old Nakagawa River, you can see early-blooming Kawazu cherry blossoms, Daikan cherry blossoms, and somei-yoshino cherry blossoms! 👉 Hirai Asama Shrine's highlights ⛩ Mount Fuji🗻 worship site ⛩ Skytree can be seen ⛩ Cherry blossoms can be seen if you go to the old Nakagawa River, which is a 5-minute walk away ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥ Shrine name: Hirai Asama Shrine ꕥ Address: 3-1-9 Hirai, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo ꕥ Access 🚉 Hirai Station → Approximately 12 minutes walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #Sakura2024 #Asama Shrine #Shrine tour #Shrines and temples #Old Nakagawa

Cherry blossoms at the old Nakagawa River in Edogawa Ward, Tokyo 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 Cherry blossoms blooming on the riverbed of the old Nakagawa River. Several cherry trees are lined up parallel to the river! Here you can see Kawazu cherry blossoms🌸 and Daikan cherry blossoms🌸. Daikan cherry blossoms are slightly later than Kawazu cherry blossoms, but they seem to bloom later than Kawazu cherry blossoms! From the riverbed, you can see the Skytree beyond the trains🚃 on the Sobu Line, and it's a spot where you can take pictures with the cherry blossoms🌸. As a result, many people gather to take pictures🤳🏼. From now on, Somei Yoshino cherry blossoms will also bloom, so you can enjoy cherry blossoms for a long period of time. 👉 Cherry blossom viewing spots in Kyu-Nakagawa 🌸Not only Kawazu cherry blossoms, but also Daikan cherry blossoms can be seen 🌸You can take photos of Skytree x train x cherry blossoms 🌸You can enjoy cherry blossom viewing for a long period of time ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥLocation: Cherry blossoms in Kyu-Nakagawa ꕥAddress: 3-4 Hirai, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo ꕥAccess 🚉Hirai Station → About 14 minutes walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #Sakura2024 #Kyu-Nakagawa #Cherry blossom spot #Famous cherry blossom spot #Kawazu cherry blossom

There is no need to be afraid of no cherry blossoms in February, as it turns out, it is more publicity than the celebrities There are not many people. The old Nakagawa River embankment. There are Kawazu cherry and Okan cherry. 2/26 Visually opened 70% to 80%, should still be open again. The traffic is mediocre. Stop at each station on the Seibu Line and walk for 10 minutes at Hirai Station. You can also take the flat 28 bus to Hirai Toei Residential Station and get off. #Seeing your hands don't move is common sense right #旧中川