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Shinohashi Bridge crossing the Sumida river

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For a different view of Tokyo, a walk along the Sumida River is a good option: away from the crowds, you come across unexpected scenes and a different perspective of the city.
It is possible to take a water bus on the Sumida River, and while this is a good way to see Tokyo from the water, I set out to see if it was possible to walk along the river. Getting off the subway at Monzen-nakacho, I first had a hearty lunch and visited a shrine before walking west towards the river. Already here, I came across several smaller canals with greyish apartment blocks and trees that were starting to show autumn colours. Continuing further west, I ended on a T-junction where I turned right, with the impression that the river should be close. A strong smell of coffee accompanied me, and when I saw a staircase on the wall on my left, I decided to climb it - to find myself looking down on a surprisingly wide river which I immediately knew was the Sumida I had been looking for. Even better: there was a staircase leading down, and I was soon walking a wide promenade along the river.
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