Kuramae, located next to Asakusa, is often referred to as the “Brooklyn of Tokyo.” Once a historic district with government rice warehouses and wholesale businesses during the Edo period, it has recently transformed into a trendy neighborhood filled with renovated warehouses, stylish cafés, artisan shops, and craft studios. Visitors can enjoy unique Japanese-made goods such as leather items, stationery, and pottery, as well as explore the creative energy brought by young designers and makers. Combined with a stroll along the Sumida River, Kuramae offers the perfect blend of tradition and modern lifestyle.
Routes and walks that fit inside this area.
Shitaya Shrine leads to the Mokichi Saito monument and Torigoe Shrine before the route enters the old Asakusa-mitsuke area. Ichogaoka Hachiman, Suga, Sakaki, and Shinozuka Inari shrines continue toward Yanagi Bridge and Namako Wall.
This walking route focuses on Tokyo City Walk, May 2018. Its mapped path presents the named course as a self-contained walk.
Beginning at Shirahige Bridge, the route follows the Sumida River past Sakura, Kototoi, Azuma, and Komagata bridges. Umaya, Kuramae, Yanagi, Asakusa, and Saemon bridges complete a continuous survey of the river crossings.