Arakawa River in Akabane, Kita City, Tokyo

📍 Akabane Sakuratsutsumi Park, Iwabuchimachi, Kita City, Tokyo 115-0041

North of Akabane, the Shingashi River (the closest, on Tokyo’s side) is a 35-kilometre long river which, together with the Arakawa River (the farthest, on Saitama’s side), create side by side a natural border between Tokyo and Saitama prefecture.

Arakawa River in Akabane

You will be able to take full advantage of the rich flow of the river and the changing landscapes of the surroundings .

This is a walking path that adults and children can easily walk on.

Many people come here to jog, cycle, walk their dog or simply relax reading a book or just take a deep breath admiring the view and enjoying the quietness.

And for entertainment, there is quite often a baseball game.

arakawa river Baseball fields

The best is to bring your lunch box, and let the view work its magic !

Deep breath

Enjoy the Quietness …