is a special ward in the Tokyo Metropolis in Japan. The English translation of its Japanese self-designation is Sumida City.
As of 1 March 2023, the ward has an estimated population of 277,058 and a population density of 20,120 persons per km2. Its total area is 13.77 km2.
Sumida's city office is located in Azumabashi, while its commercial centre is the area around Kinshicho Station in the south.
Geography
Sumida is in the north-eastern part of the mainland portion of Tokyo. The Sumida and Arakawa are the major rivers, and form parts of its boundaries. Its neighbors are all special wards: Adachi to the north; Arakawa to the northwest; Katsushika to the east; Edogawa to the southeast; Taitō to the west; Chūō to the southwest; and Kōtō to the south.
Landmarks
Tokyo Skytree: A digital terrestrial television broadcasting tower used by NHK and other broadcasters. It is the tallest tower in the world and the tallest man-made structure in Japan. The commercial facility Sky Tree Town "Solamachi" is adjacent to the premises of Tokyo Sky Tree, and Sumida Aquarium is located on the 5th and 6th floors. Ryōgoku Kokugikan (National Sumo Stadium) Edo-Tokyo Museum Asahi Breweries Headquarters: The Asahi Beer Hall with the Asahi flame created by French designer Philippe Starck in 1989, is one of Tokyo's most recognizable modern structures. Eko-in: Buddhist temple Honjo Matsuzaka-cho Park: the residence of Kira Yoshinaka stood on this site. The Forty-seven rōnin took his life during the Genroku era. Hokusai-dori (street), with a series of prints by famed Japanese artist Hokusai who was born in the Kamezawa area of Sumida. Kinshicho Station, among the most popular places to play the mobile game Pokémon GO in the entire of Japan. It's easy to see people staring at their phones for hours and catching every single Pokémon around the area. Sumida Triphony Hall, concert hall Tobu Museum Tokyo Irei-do (Tokyo Memorial Hall): a memorial to those unidentified people who died in the Great Kantō earthquake, the Bombing of Tokyo in World War II and other catastrophes; by Itō Chūta Yokoamicho Park, in the Yokoami district
Places
In the north (the former Mukojima Ward): Sumida, Tsutsumi-dori, Higashi Sumida, Yahiro, Mukojima, Higashi Mukojima, Tachibana, Bunka, Kyojima, Oshiage In the center (former Honjo Ward): Azuma-bashi, Higashi Komagata, Honjo, Narihira, Yokokawa In the south (former Honjo Ward): Yokoami, Ryogoku, Chitose, Ishiwara, Kamezawa, Midori, Tatekawa, Kikukawa, Taihei, Kinshi, Koto-bashi
History
The ward was founded on March 15, 1947. It was previously the (ordinary) wards Honjo and Mukojima. Mukojima, formed in 1932, contained the former town of Sumida, which along with the river gave the ward its name.
Companies
Asahi Breweries has its headquarters in Azuma-bashi. Japan Tobacco has a plant in Yokokawa. Keisei Electric Railway has its headquarters in Oshiage. Lion Corporation, the detergent and toiletries giant, has its home office in Honjo. Tobu Railway has its headquarters in Oshiage.
Politics
As of 2023, the mayor is Tōru Yamamoto. The council consists of 34 members.
Transport
Rail lines
JR East Sōbu Main Line: Kinshichō, Ryōgoku Stations
Tobu Railway
Tōbu Isesaki Line: Oshiage, Tokyo Skytree, Hikifune, Higashi-Mukōjima, Kanegafuchi Stations Tōbu Kameido Line: Higashi-Azuma, Omurai, Hikifune Stations Keisei Electric Railway Keisei Oshiage Line: Oshiage, Keisei Hikifune, Yahiro Stations Tokyo Metro Hanzōmon Line: Kinshichō, Oshiage Stations Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation Toei Asakusa Line: Honjō Azuma-bashi, Oshiage Stations Toei Shinjuku Line: Kikukawa Station Toei Ōedo Line: Ryōgoku Station