Festivals & local events

Riverside Storytime (Ogu Library)

Japanese title: 水辺のおはなし会（尾久図書館）

Sumidagawa Open Terrace (Ogu Library if it rains) (Kumanomae Sta.) · Free

Picture-book reading and finger plays on the Sumida River embankment, plus a boat ride. Book at the Ogu Library counter or by phone.

Date: Oct 25 (Sun)
Time: 10:00–11:30
Price: Free (booking required)
Kids: Ages 3–12
Venue: Sumidagawa Open Terrace (Ogu Library if it rains)
Nearest station: Kumanomae Sta.
Venue (JA): すみだがわオープンテラス街なか図書館ブース（雨天時は尾久図書館）

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Distance from major stations

From Kumanomae: 0.5 km, about 8 min on foot
From Machiya: 1.5 km, about 15 min by train
From Mikawashima: 2.3 km, about 15 min by train
From Kami-Nakazato: 2.3 km, about 15 min by train

Distances are straight-line; times are rough estimates.

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Miyamae Sora no Marche Vol. 9 (Miyamae Park)Miyamae Park (Kumanomae Sta.) · 0.6 km, about 10 min on foot from here · Oct 24 (Sat) – Oct 25 (Sun)
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Checked against the official page on October 20, 2026. Titles and descriptions are our own translations.

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