An Area Retaining the Charm of the Good Old Days while Attracting Attention with New Popular Spots

The development of this area began when the sea between the small Tsukudajima Island and the mainland was reclaimed. Surrounded by canals and the seashore, the people of this area still maintain their lifestyles associated with water. The area also retains a friendly atmosphere close to that of the old days when many tradesmen and craftsmen used to live here.
With the new developments including Harumi Pier, the gateway to Tokyo by sea, as well as River City 21 and other spots popular among young people, Tsukuda, Tsukishima and Harumi form a magical area where tradition and modernity are exquisitely blended together.

(1)★f z Tsukuda Island: The birthplace
of "Tsukuda-ni" (food boiled in soy sauce)

"Tsukuda-ni" (food boiled in soy sauce) originated in Edo Period Settsugoku (present-day Osaka), when fisherman who moved there from Tsukuda Village began to eat it as a preserved food.
Even today, the Tsukuda-ni restaurants that line the streets are carrying on this tradition.

(2)★j Sumiyoshi Shrine

1-1-14 Tsukuda
Relocated from the deity shrine on the grounds of Sumiyoshi Jinja Shrine in Osaka, the guardian gods watch over the area stretching from Tsukudajima to Tsukishima. In addition to being used for annual festivals, octagonal palanquins weighing a total of approximately 375 kilograms are brought out one after another at a special festival held once every three years – Tsukuda-bayashi – which is one of the three great Edo music festivals, and the entire island comes alive with the bobbing of great flagpoles reaching high up into the air and the tugging of male and female lion masks.

(3)● The Ishikawajima Historical Museuml
1-11-8 Tsukuda Tel. 5548-2571
This museum shows how Ishikawajima Island has developed as the birthplace of the modern shipbuilding industry.

River City 21 represents a futuristic city providing comfortable, high-quality residential spaces suitable for the 21st century as well as communication spaces. It forms a striking contrast with the traditional houses and shops of the area.

(5)● Paris Sguare
A circular plaza built in commemoration of the Year of France in Japan.

(6)● Tsukishima Area
The houses and stores convey the friendly atmosphere of a typical townspeopleﾕs district while the shopping area is lined with small shops selling products directly associated with the lives of the residents. Each of the entrances of the backstreet houses is decorated with various kinds of flowers that bloom throughout the seasons. Tsukishima is also famous for its local delicacy, monjayaki. (Inquiries to Tsukishima Monja Shinkokai Tsukishima Monja Promotion Association Tel. 3532-1990)

(7)★a★t Kachidokibashi Bridge

Important National Cultural Assests
Kachidokibashi Bridge, an double leaf bascule bridge powered by electric motors, was built in 1940. Boasting its impressing appearance, the bridge was once raised separating at the middle to allow for boat traffic underneath. However, due to a decrease in the number of passing vessels and an increase in motor vehicle traffic, Kachidokibashi Bridge has not been raised since 1970. Upstream lies Tsukuda Ohashi Bridge which was completed in August 1964.

(8)★r★v Tokyo Port Harumi Pier

Ships from around the world come to berth at the Port of Tokyo, one of Japan's most important international trade ports. The newly constructed Harumi Passenger Ship Terminal (Tel. 3531-8361) has an observatory and restaurants offering breathtaking views of the Tokyo Bay area, providing a relaxing space for those who love the sea. Harumi Pier is also the venue for the Tokyo Port Festival in May.

(9)★x Harumi Island Triton Square, Dai-ichi Seimei Hall

1-8-12 Harumi Tel. 5144-8100
This attractive city complex for the new area created under the theme of "Beautiful Harmony between Work, Play and Living" offers leading-edge business spaces, a shopping area, cultural facilities and comfortable living environments. Various seasonal events are also held here.

(10)★s Tokyo Bay Fireworks Festival

A Tokyo summer tradition that grows in popularity year by year.
A thrilling display of over 12,000 fireworks of all shapes, colors and sizes that sets Tokyo's night ablaze against the backdrop of Tokyo Bay and its Rainbow Bridge. Not to be missed!