Two New Tokyo Waterfront Walk Maps

October 30, 2008
Bureau of Industrial and Labor Affairs

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has been creating regional waterfront sightseeing maps since FY2006, so that residents of Tokyo and visitors to the city can have an enjoyable time along the waterfronts of the metropolis.

Two regional maps were created this fiscal year. One is of the Kandagawa River and Nihombashigawa River areas, a region featuring streets lined with historical and modern architecture. The other map is of the rich natural area around Katsushima Canal - a district surrounded by water and greenery.

Incorporating views and information from local wards, tourist associations, and non-profit organizations promoting activities in the waterfront area, the maps introduce enjoyable sightseeing spots, suggested walking routes, and other valuable information.

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government hopes that residents of Tokyo and visitors to the city will find these waterfront walk maps useful.

1. Map types

“Kandagawa River & Nihombashigawa River Areas” and “Katsushima Canal & Surrounding Areas”

Japanese and English versions are available for both maps (5,000 copies each)

2. Details

(1) Kandagawa River & Nihombashigawa River Areas (Ochanomizu, Akihabara, Asakusabashi, Marunouchi, Yaesu, Ginza, Nihombashi and Ningyocho)

The map features suggested routes including strolls that take in historical landmarks and remnants of old canals from the Edo Period, tours of the bridges of Kandagawa River and Nihombashigawa River, and walks around the Imperial Palace moat, enabling visitors and residents to enjoy the waterfront without leaving the big city.

(2) Katsushima Canal & Surrounding Areas (Tennozu, Yashio, Katsushima, Omori, Heiwajima, Jonanjima, and Haneda)

The map provides information on routes for shichifukujin meguri (a pilgrimage to visit the Seven Gods of Fortune), as well as on waterfront parks and sightseeing spots. The map also contains gift ideas and local cuisine recommended by the wards and the tourist associations, as well as information on local events. Furthermore, the map features suggested routes for a walk at the Haneda Airport terminals, and a variety of other information to enjoy the waterfront and greenery of the area.

3. Distribution

The maps are available at the Tokyo tourist information centers (Main Office at Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building , Haneda Airport branch, Keisei Ueno Station branch), offices of relevant local wards, and at the Tokyo tourist information desks.

Other available regional waterfront sightseeing maps
FY2006 “Asakusa/Ryogoku” and “Shibaura/Tennozu”
FY2007 “Fukagawa/Kiba” and “Harumi/Toyosu”