This is a special offer to attend the guide tour for Sumida Mukojima EXPO 6 between 5th October to 30th October.

Sumida Mukojima EXPO6 SPECIAL ENGLISH TOUR

Weekend English Tour on the Sumida EXPO 6 is a walking tour for visiting the venues, performances, events and surrounding down town locations with our special staff to guide in English. Please adjust your schedule according to your language requirements, and dates and time which you require.

Please book the tour reservations two days in advance using the attached form. All tickets are inclusive of one-day adult (students) tickets for the Sumida Expo 6.

If you need further information on our guide tours, please contact us by E-mail:　KABlibresidency@gmail.com

【TOUR INFOMATION】

The international language guided tours are organized in English, will be held in two hours, the morning from 10:00 to12:00, and the afternoon from 14:00 to 16:00 twice a day. Please check the schedule which date is available for booking.

【TOUR NAVIGATORS】

Emiko Kato

She is based and work in Tokyo.to teach curatorial practice and art management as lecture at Musashino Art University, Tokyo. She has working on curating many type of art projects like exhibitions, workshop, lectures, symposiums, Artist in Residence, etc. Especially, she focuses on community based art projects, to encourage fine art within social contexts. She organizes the artists’ renovated house called KAB Library and Residency which has been a part of pavilion venues of Sumida Mukojima EXPO since 2020. So, you would enjoy the tours, if you join it, therefore she has plenty of knowledge of the art and community through the Sumida Mukoujima EXPO.

 

Hiroko Kamon

Born and raised in Tokyo. I adore the city of Tokyo. I get excited about discovering new things and meeting people through exploring the city, art and music. Currently studying hard at Musashino Art University through correspondence courses with the aim of becoming a curator. I’m also working in tourism promoting Tokyo to affluent foreign visitors. I discovered Sumida Mukojima Expo a few years ago and was captivated by it. So, I would like to act as a guide and enjoy the Expo with everyone.

 

 

 

 

 

 

【TOUR TICKET】

Adult over 18 years old: 6500 yen including the entrance Passport of the Sumida EXPO 6.

Students ( University): 5500 yen including the entrance Passport of the Sumida EXPO6.

Under 17 years old of child or infant: free

【TOUR RESERVATION】

A separate guided tour is available in English.

Please contact us directly for details.

Email address: KABlibresidency@gmail.com

or fill the form and send it to us via QR code

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1LgFQlDJ-eYOKcXRO_ETRuThmaPUt_O3_Xq5Dbg_gzYo/edit

 

【Important Notes】

・The tour will proceed in light rain but will be canceled in severe weather (if any weather warnings are issued on the day).

・Meet 5 minutes before the morning session and 10 minutes before for the afternoon session.

・Meet at the location (Information Center: BUNKAN) and finish at the location.

・The tour will depart if it is 5 minutes after the scheduled departure time (the guide will confirm by phone or email at the scheduled time).

・Many houses of the EXPO events require you to remove your shoes before entering, so wear shoes that are easy to take off.

・When photographing buildings or people with a camera or cellphone, be sure to ask for permission. Avoid photographing ordinary people unless they are part of a tour.

・Be mindful of private roads leading into residential properties or alleys. While exploring back alleys is one of the pleasures of Sumida area, please remember to keep noise to a minimum in residential areas. Enjoy your walk responsibly—stay with your guide and avoid entering private property or trespassing on private roads.

・Please take your trash with you.

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Event Overview:
Official Website: https://sumidaexpo.com
Dates: October 4, 2025 (Sat) ~ November 3, 2024 (Mon)
Opening Dates: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday during the event period
Hours: 10:00 – 18:00 *Some venues and events may have extra hours.
Venue： Sumida Mukojima and other surrunding areas (Kyoshima, Yahiro, Bunka, Sumida-ku, Tokyo, etc.)

Fee (one-day ticket): ¥3,500 for adults, ¥2,500 for university students, and free for high school students and under
Ticket purchase site (Peatix): https://sumidaexpo6ticket.peatix.com
Operated by: Sumida Mukojima EXPO Organizing Committee

What is Sumida Mukojima Expo?
Sumida Mukojima Expo” is an immersive community-originated event that has been held every fall since FY2020 in the towns of Kyojima, Yahiro, and Bunkana in Sumida-ku, Tokyo, with the support of longtime residents, people who have moved to the area to pursue expressive activities, and others drawn by the mysterious charm of this place. The buildings and shopping streets of this town, where prewar row houses still remain, will be the stage for a month of various art exhibitions, project presentations, guerrilla events, and more.

Organizer: Yashima Hana Cultural Foundation
“Yatsushimahana” is a term derived from the names of the region, consist of Yahiro, Kyoshima, and Bunka, located in the northern part of Sumida Ward, and broadly refers to the Mukojima area. This area, which survived the Great Kanto Earthquake and escaped the Tokyo Air Raid, still retains the traditions and lifestyles of old Tokyo, with townscapes that are strongly reminiscent of the early Showa period. While the scenery is nostalgic and full of warmth, the area also faces many challenges, such as disaster reduction and real estate development trends. The foundation was established in 2023 to address these issues and pass on the lifestyle and culture of this town to the future.

The foundation considers both “hard” (land and buildings) and “soft” (lifestyle and activities) infrastructures as important local resources, and is actively developing various projects to enhance the attractiveness of the town by creating new values for them.