Waterways That Connect, Smiles That Spread: Tokyo’s Rivers

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is organizing various events related to river conservation to help residents develop a sense of familiarity and affection for Tokyo’s rivers. We are pleased to announce that we will be holding “Let’s Walk Along the River” and “Facility Tours,” so please join us! (Free admission)

Call for Participants in “Let’s Walk Along the River”

We’ll be holding five tours in October. As we walk along the river, we’ll provide commentary on the river’s current state, its history, and river management. Participants will receive original merchandise as a gift!

Course Name	Date and Time	Route (Overview)	Number of Openings
① Minami-Asakawa	Saturday, October 3, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.	Mt. Takao Cable Car Mt. Takao Station – Jataki Bridge – Kamikudata Bridge – JR Takao Station (approx. 4 kilometers on foot) [Note] Part of the route involves walking down a mountain trail (slope).	40 people
② Former Nakagawa	Saturday, October 10, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.	Higashi-Ojima Station – Arakawa Lock Gate – Bansho Bridge – Old Nakagawa River Station – Sakai Bridge – Fureai Bridge – Tokyo Metropolitan Kameido Central Park (approx. 5 kilometers on foot) [Note] There are some stairs and steps along the route.	50 people
③ Tama River and Okutama	Saturday, October 17, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.	Hatonosu Station – Unzen Bridge – Mizushi Shrine – Hatonosu Gorge – Shiromaru Dam Observation Deck – Shiromaru Dam Fish Pass (approx. 2 kilometers on a mountain trail) [Note] The trail includes some rocky sections, steep stone steps, and spiral staircases.	50 people
④ Shakujii River	Saturday, October 17, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.	In front of Itabashi Ward Office – Itabashi Kaga Park (Itabashi Ward) – Otonashi Waterfront Park (Kita Ward) (approx. 5 kilometers on foot) [Note] There are some stairs and steps along the route.	50 people
⑤ Sumida River	Saturday, October 24, 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.	Ryogoku River Center Pier (board the Tokyo Waterfront Line) – Etchujima Pier (disembark) – Etchujima Park Area – Okawabata Area – Tsukuda Area – Tsukuda Bridge – Akashi Area (approx. 2 kilometers on foot) [Note] There are some stairs and steps along the route. [Note] The meeting point and walking route are subject to change depending on vessel availability.	70 people

Call for Participants: “Facility Tour”

We will be holding a “facility tour” of the Ring Road No. 7 Underground Regulation Reservoir in October. Our staff will be on site to explain the facility’s role and how it works. Participants will receive original merchandise as a gift!

Experience the Giant Tunnel Under Ring Road No. 7 (Kanda River and Ring Road No. 7 Underground Retention Basin)

Horinouchi, Suginami Ward

Date and Time

Saturday, October 17, 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Number of Openings

200 people

We will tour a flood control retention basin located approximately 45 meters below Ring Road No. 7, which is 12.5 meters in diameter and 4.5 kilometers long.
[Note] As a general rule, visitors must use stairs to ascend and descend to the underground tunnel (equivalent to the 14th floor of a building; 222 steps).

Venue

How to Apply

Please apply via the Bureau of Construction website.
Please check the website for event details and application information.

Application Period

Tuesday, June 23, Reiwa 8 – Friday, September 4, Reiwa 8

Important Notes

• Please meet at the location. Please use public transportation to get to the tour venue.
• There will be some stair climbing involved. Please wear comfortable clothing and non-slip shoes.
• We expect the number of applicants to exceed the number of available spots, so a lottery will likely be held. Please refrain from canceling on the day of the event.
• Please note that events may be canceled or modified due to weather or other circumstances. We appreciate your understanding.
• We will notify you of the lottery results regardless of whether you were selected or not. In the unlikely event that you have not received notification by 10 days prior to the event date, please contact the Planning Section of the Rivers Division, Bureau of Construction, at 03-5320-5425.

Past Event History

Contact: Planning Section, Rivers Division, Bureau of Construction Phone: 03-5320-5425 Email: S0000384(at)section.metro.tokyo.jp *The email address has been changed to prevent spam. Please replace (at) with @ when using this email address.