Across the waters, Takasago-bashi Bridge arches gracefully. Takasago-bashi Bridge is more than just a way to cross the Nakagawa River. I will tell you about this area.
This bridge connects us to Takasago. Takasago is a quiet and pleasant neighborhood. It is unassuming.
Let’s take a walk across Takasago-bashi Bridge. Notice how modern it looks. As we cross, look to the east side of the river. See the road lined with trees? That marks a former river path.
As we reach the other side of Takasago-bashi Bridge, let’s pause. Not far from here, a statue stands. It is of Tora-san. He is the legendary film character. The statue’s name is “Statue of Tora-san the wanderer”. Tora-san was born in Shibamata. It is in Katsushika ward.
Just steps from the Tora-san statue is Taishakuten-sando. It is a narrow road. Traditional shops line the street. It leads to Taishakuten temple.
Takasago-bashi Bridge offers more than just passage. It links the quiet neighborhood of Takasago to other local treasures.