Shinkawa Disaster Prevention Wharf on the Sumida River opens to the public
In order to make effective use of disaster prevention boat docks, Tokyo has opened six of them on the Sumida River to the public – Etchujima, Akashicho, Sakurabashi, Ryogoku, Hamacho, and Hakozakicho. Now, in order to further stimulate waterway transportation and ensure smooth use in times of disaster, we will be opening the Shinkawa Disaster Prevention Wharf to the public.
Facilities to be opened
1）Name
Shinkawa Disaster Prevention Boat Dock (right bank of the Sumida River)
2）Location
Shinkawa 2-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
3）Shape
Floating pier type (24m long, 6m wide)
Implementation details
1）Date of implementation
Every day from Sunday, June 1, 2025 (excluding New Year’s holidays)
2）Usage time
- April to October: 10:00am – 5:00pm
- November to March: 10:00am – 4:00pm
3）Applicable vessels
Powered vessels up to 24m in length and with a draft of up to 2m (excluding personal watercraft)
4）How to use
Reservations required (reservations open at noon on Monday, May 26, 2025)
5）Usage fees
As below
| Type | Fee | Procedures for using the Tokyo Disaster Prevention Wharf twice a day |
| Capacity: 45 or more | 5,000 yen/session | 8,000 yen (20% discount) |
| Capacity: 26 to 44 people | 2,000 yen/session | 3,000 yen (25% discount) |
| Capacity: 13 to 25 people | 1,000 yen/session | 1,500 yen (25% discount) |
| Capacity: 12 people or less | 600 yen/session | 900 yen (25% discount) |
For non-commercial ships, 2,000 yen/ session or 1,000 yen/ session depending on the length of the ship.
*If you make a reservation online, the above rates will be half price.
Where to make a reservation
Tokyo Metropolitan Park Association, Waterfront Business Department, Waterfront Line Division
Phone: 03-5608-8955
Reception hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm (weekdays)
| Contact: (Regarding the policy for public access) Construction Bureau River Department Guidance and Coordination Division Phone: 03-5320-5405 Email: S0000673（at）section.metro.tokyo.jp (Management, operation and use) Tokyo Metropolitan Park Association, Waterfront Business Department, Waterfront Line Division Phone: 03-5608-8955 *The email address has been changed to prevent spam. Please replace (at) with @ when using this email address. |
