Furukawa Shinsui ParkEdogawa CityNetwork of water and greeneryEdogawa city is rich in waterside environment, beingsurrounded by rivers and sea on three sides, and small andmid-sized rivers flowing within. Taking advantage of suchenvironment, the city is making various approaches to createa\u2018Comfortable and peaceful town of greenery and waterside\u2019.As a part of these efforts, the city is promoting the networkof water and greenery across the city, to create places whereresidents can meet the nature.Edogawa city was the pioneer in introducing the concept of\u2018Familiarity with water\u2019 in the country, and constructedwaterside facilities full of greenery, that could bring peaceand amiability to people\u2019s minds. Through these watersidefacilities, clean streams flowing into the rivers have beenrestored, and at the same time these facilities are popularwith the residents in various ways, as they take a walkaround or play in the water, while enjoying the beautifulscenery of four seasons in Japan.Edogawa City viewed from Tokyo BayWater and greenery epitomize nature. Contact with nature makes us feel pleasure andrelaxation. Children splashing about and chasing fish in the streams that flow throughthe city – this is a priceless treasure. Shinsui facilities are being built for the use of theentire community.Once functioned as a source ofagricultural water and water transportEdogawa City contains some 420 km ofwaterways and medium size rivers that oncefunctioned as a source of agricultural water andwater transport. Children used to enjoy scoopingfish and splashing about in the water, and thepeople’s daily living was closely entwined withthe water.Urbanization\u2019s negative impacton the environmentThe rapid pace of urbanization around 1965transformed these waterways and mid-sizedrivers into sewage canals. A sewerage systemwas later built, ending the role of waterways andrivers as flood control and as a means of servicewater. The \u201cEdogawa City River ImprovementsProject (Shinsui Project)\u201d was established in1972 as a plan for the future of these waterways.First Shinsui Project completed in 1974Furukawa Shinsui park, completed as the firsthydrophilic project, reminded us about theamusingness of watersides. Nowadays, the Aisuru-kai(Association of Shinsui park lovers) formed in the city,helps with cleaning activities etc., as they are proud ofthis rich waterside environment.Environment for coexistence with aquatic organismsWe have created environments where children canenjoy the original nature by taking natural water fromrivers and using natural stones to develop masonryrevetments, for waterside creatures to inhabit in afriendly environment. Nature observation courses areheld which are fun for the children.Flow of Shinsui InitiativeShinsui Parks\uff085 routes, 9,610 m [100% complete]\uff09Shinsui Parks are the facilities developed from relatively widechannels into expansive waterside spaces. Build as park-likefacilities installed with playground equipment, or healthequipment around \u2018Jabu-Jabu\u2019 ponds where children can enjoyplaying in the water.Considering the ecosystem, at the sametime, we are also engaged in creating environments wherecreatures can inhabit.Shinsui Green Paths\uff0818 routes, 17,680 m [100% complete]\uff09Shinsui Green Paths, created on modest scale compared to theShinsui Parks, are walkways beside the community road withroughly one-meter wide streams flowing along. They arepeaceful \u2018path\u2019 where you can enjoy watching fishes swimmingwhile strolling around.Both of Shinsui Parks and Shinsui GreenPaths are considered separately as \u2018Parks\u2019 and \u2018Roads\u2019 inadministrative classification.The west side of Arakawa Spillway came to be known as ‘Kyu\uff08Former\uff09-Nakagawa River’, as Nakagawa River was segmenteddue to excavation of Arakawa Spillway in1924. Currently, 95% ofits course extended inside the city has been completed as awaterside walkway, and it has been known among locals as aplace where you can come into contact with nature in therelaxing and pleasant atmosphere.Shinkawa River connects Kyu-Edogawa River and NakagawaRiver, and it has a long history that has once been popular as\u2018Salt Road\u2019 (\u2018Shio-no-Michi\u2019).It has become one of the newattraction (popular spot) as developed into a place with thescenic traditional atmosphere of Edo with landscapes such as\u2018Shinkawa Senbonzakura\u2019 (A Thousand Cherry Blossoms). Inaddition, the \u2018Shinkawa Underground Parking Lot\u2019 hasconstructed using the underground space of the river, as the firstattempt in Japan.Shinsui RiversShinsui Water and Greenery Network ProjectThe low grand zones located around Kyu-Nakagawa River and Shinkawa River, which are the first-class rivers, are now equipped withwater gates and locks, and relatively lowered the level of the river at the same time, as measures against inundation.They are popularplaces. among locals to enjoy activities like strolling or recreation, also considered as a familiar river without obstructing high dikes,where it brings comfort to people\u2019s daily lives.*Shinsui Rivers (2 routes, 8,500 m) The end of the fiscal year 2018, 2 routes 8,200 m (96% complete)Kyu-Nakagawa River Shinkawa RiverClosely related to water through ages, Edogawa city has been carrying on a project whichcontributes to restore the lost nature in waterways that have finished their roles as seweragesystem has developed and to create\u2018 recreational areas\u2019 where people can refresh, feelingfamiliar with water.Komatsugawa Sakaigawa Shinsui ParkLong ago, the flow of the Komatsugawa Sakaigawa River served asthe border between the villages of Higashi-Komatsugawa andNishi-Komatsugawa, and served at one time as an important sourceof agricultural water and as a waterway for cargo transport by boat.Following on the Furukawa Shinsui Park as the second of theShinsui Parks, its clear stream was revived.Ichinoe Sakaigawa Shinsui ParkThe name of this park is derived from the fact that the IchinoeSakaigawa River once ser ved as the boundar y betweenHigashi-Ichinoe and Nishi-Ichinoe. This river\u2019s source was the MizumotoKoaidame until the Shin-Nakagawa River was cut. In hopes of creatingan environment that is as close to nature as possible, this area hasbeen prepared to serve as a habitat for organisms.Kasai Shinsui Shiki-no-Michi PathNagashima River, which once prospered as a water transportationroute connecting the Kyu-Edogawa River and the Nakagawa Riverhas been restored as \u2018Road of Four Seasons\u2019 with water, greenery,and sculptures. It has been developed so that the people walking bycan enjoy strolling in the shade of trees, feeling the water stream withswimming fishes and the greenery through four seasons.FurukawaShinsui ParkThe first of the Shinsui Parks,the Furukawa River has along and distinguishedhistory as a waterway thatused to carr y s a l t f r o mGyotoku to Edo. As a directwaterway was excavated tothe east of present Sankakuin 1629, the old waterwayc a m e t o b e k n o w n a s\u201cFurukawa River.\u201dUnder thenew\u201cShinsui\u201dconcept, ourrivers were resuscitated withgreenery and pure water forthe first time in Japan, andwe r e c e i ve d t h e JapanConstruction Engineers\u2019Association Award.Shin-Sakongawa Shinsui ParkIt has been developed as an outlet for the Sakon River and theNagashima River. The waterside and the greenspaces are developedunder the theme of \u2018The place of contact with water\u2019 where residentscan enjoy activities such as canoeing or barbecues at day-campground.Sakongawa Shinsui Green PathThe path draws on the ample width of the river to provide a place toenjoy fishing. Functioning as a front garden for the adjacent ShindenCommunity Hall, it provides a place for relaxation.2814 195Examples of creating anenvironment with a balance ofhuman and natural ingredients2110121814 20\uff1711\uff1624 \uff12\uff151517 232216\uff11\uff181913 \uff14\uff1325\u897f\u5c0f\u5ca9\uff19\u3000\u89aa\u6c34\u7dd1\u9053Shinsui Parks and ShinsuiGreen Paths Route MapShinsui ParksShinsui Green PathsShinsui RiversScheduled routeNational road, major prefectural road,metropolitan highwayRailway and stationsRivers and seasLegendJR Sobu LineKami-KoiwaNishi-KoiwaShinsui Green PathShimo-KoiwaKKoonnoo SShhiinnssuuiiGGrreeeenn PPaatthhLineKeiyo RoadKeiyo RoadRyubori ShinsuiHana-no-Michi PathHongo YosuiShinsui Green PathShinozakiPathCircular 7Circular Route 7Hirai-OhashiHirai-OhashiBridgeBridgeShin-Koiwa Sta.Kuramaebashi Dori St.KomatsugawaShibamata Kaido Ave.Chiba Kaido Ave.Koiwa-OhashiKoiwa-BridgeBridgeNakagawa ShinbashiNakagawa ShinbashiBridgeBridgeKoto ShinbashiKoto BridgeBridgeHirai Sta.AArraakkaawwaaRRiivveerrNakagawaEdogawa RiverShin-NakagawaKyu-NakagawaHigashiiboriNNaakkaaiibboorriiSShhiinnssuuiiGGrreeeenn PPaatthh MMiizzuuee SSttaa..Tsubaki ShinsuiGreen PathFunabori Shin-Ohashi Dori St.Ohashi St. Funabori Sta.IchinoeSShhiinnooddaabboorriiSShhiinnssuuii GGrreeeenn PPaatthhFurukawaShinkawaShinkawaOhashi BridgeOhashi BridgeShinkawaShinkawaRiverRiverKasaibashi St.Kasai Sta.Sakongawa ShinsuiShin-NagashimagawaRoute 357Route Metro Tozai LineKasai ShinsuiShiki-no-Michi PathShishiboneShinsui Green PathIIcchhiinnooee SSaakkaaiiggaawwaaSShhiinnssuuii PPaarrkkRoadRoad\uff08ShinkawaUndergroundParking Garage\uff09Keisei LineKeiseiKoiwa Sta.Okudo-Kaido Ave.Shinsui Green PathEdogawa Sta.Ichikawa BridgeKoiwa Sta.Shinsui Green PathBridgeKami-IsshikiShinsui Sakura-Kaido Green PathShinsui PathKono ShinsuiGreen PathMetroShinjuku LineKeiyo-Doro Ave.Sta.ShikamotoShinsui Green PathKannana-Dori Ave.Komatsugawa BridgeKomatsugawa BridgeBridgeKuramaebashi-Ave.Heiwabashi-Dori Ave.SakaigawaShinsui ParkYurinokibashi-Dori Ave.Edogawa-OhashiBridgeChiba-OhashiBridgeBridgeShinbashiBridgeArakawaRiverRiverRiverIchinoe BridgeIchinoe BridgeRoute No.7Route \uff08Komatsugawa Line\uff09\uff08Line\uff097LineRiverShinsui Green PathNakaiboriShinsuiGreen Path Mizue Sta.PathFunabori-Kaido Ave.Funabori BridgeFunabori BridgeOhashi-Dori Ave. Sta. Shukugawa ShinsuiGreen PathKamatagawaShinsui Green PathHigashi-Ojima Sta. Kyu-EdogawaRiverShinodaboriShinsui Green PathImai BridgeImai BridgeShinsui ParkShinkawaShinkawaRiverKasai BridgeKasai Bridge Kasaibashi-Dori Ave.Nishi-Kasai Sta.Kiyosuna-Ohashi-Dori Ave.Green PathShinsui ParkShin-SakongawaShinsui ParkShin-SakongawaShinsui Green PathKasai-RinkaiPark Sta.Tokyo BayJR Keiyo LineArakawa Kako BridgeArakawa BridgeKiyosuna-OhashiBridgeBayshore Route357Urayasu BridgeMaihama-OhashiBridgeIchinoe SakaigawaShinsui ParkGreenRoadFunabori Central CirculerRouteYurinoki BridgeSShhiinn–Imai BridgeArakawa-OhashiBridgeUkita Bridge\uff3bManhole pump\uff3d \uff3bDrainage pump\uff3d\uff3bRecirculation water conduit\uff3d\uff3bLarge river\uff3d\uff3bRoad traverse pipe\uff3d\uff3bLarge river\uff3d\uff3bIntake pipe\uff3d\uff3bDrainage pipe\uff3dShimo-KoiwaShinsui Green PathThis waterway that flowsp a s t t h e h o u s e s o f aresidential area was fixedup to become the first ofthe Shinsui Green Paths,and the path utilizes an a r r ow s p a c e t h a t i sclosely connected with thel i ves of locals, a n d i sprovided with statues ofc h i l d r e n for p l e a s a n tstrolling.Kami-KoiwaShinsui Green PathThe Kami-Koiwa ShinsuiGreen Path was preparedin conjunction with thec o n s t r u c t i o n o f t h esewerage facilities of theKita-Koiwagawa River,which flows through themiddle of the Koiwa area.Because ruins that vary inage from the latter half ofthe Yayoi Period to theKofun Period have beendiscovered there, historyserves as the motif of thepath.ShishiboneShinsui Green PathThe Shishibone ShinsuiGreen Path was realizedby fixing up a part of a riverthat passes through thenortheast part of the cityand once served as anagr i c u l t u ral waterway(Edogawa Yosui). The pathis equipped with the bronzeimage of a doe and fawnthat comes from the nameof the area (shishibonemeans \u201cdeer bone\u201d)and ispopular with locals.ShinodaboriShinsui Green PathThe Shinodabori ShinsuiGreen Path provides anenvironment that is friendlyto living things such asplants, insects and fish.The area downstreamt a k e s a d v a n t a g e o fexisting rows of cherrytrees, and is throngedduring cherry blossomseason each year.Water QualityShinsui Parks and Green Paths take in natural water from the Edogawa River, Kyu-EdogawaRiver, Shin-Nakagawa River, etc., through intake pipes. Because the land is flat, where theriver is deep, the water is pumped into a waterway and ultimately drains directly into a largeriver at its terminus. Where there isn\u2019t a large river to drain into, the water is recirculatedthrough a water conduit that runs below the waterway. Thus there are two types of waterflow systems.Water from the river flows directly through the hydrophilic parks and green paths.Therefore, the water may become muddy or algae may grow during the rains, However, itis compatible to natural ecosystem.6 1118 16Water Flow System2,0001,180 4001708606005,5003,0005 routes18 routes2 routesNo.\uff11\uff12\uff13\uff14\uff15Shinsui ParksShinsui ParkLength(m)Flow rateFlow type (m3\/s)Year constructed \/ Figs. indicate extent of work (m)1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 200\uff11\uff5e1987 1988 1989 1990 19911992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 200\uff112002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 20081993\uff5e2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019\uff5eNo. Shinsui Green PathLength(m)Flow rate(m3\/s)Length(m)Flow rate(m3\/s)Flow typeYear constructed \/ Figs. indicate extent of work (m)No. Shinsui River Flow type Year constructed \/ Figs. indicate extent of work (m)\uff16\uff17\uff18\uff19\uff11\uff10\uff11\uff11\uff11\uff12\uff11\uff13\uff11\uff14\uff11\uff15\uff11\uff16\uff11\uff17\uff11\uff18\uff11\uff19\uff12\uff10\uff12\uff11\uff12\uff12\uff12\uff13\uff12\uff14\uff12\uff15Shinsui Green Paths Shinsui Rivers1,2003,9305307503,2009,6100.1250.250.04\u03360.04Completed length 9,610m (completion rate 100%)\uff08FY1981 \uff5e 1984\uff09\uff08FY1972 \uff5e 1973\uff099505002,1004207509508206504205801,6005001,2902,0001,5801701,80060017,6800.020.020.040.030.040.050.07\u03360.050.020.150.040.040.250.040.050.040.10Kyu-Nakagawa RiverShinkawa River\u0336\u03365,5003,0008,500\u0336\u0336Completed length 17,680 m (completion rate 100%)Completed length 8,200m (completion rate 96%)Total project: 23 routes, 27,290m; routes completed: 23 routes, 27,290m (completion rate 100%)September. 20198605307503,200820 1305002,1004207509508206504205801,6005001,130 160Edogawa CityWaterside and Greenery Management SectionPublic Works Department1-4-1 Chuo, Edogawa-ku 132-8501 Tel: 03-3652-1151Shinsui Improvement Project440 500Furukawa Shinsui ParkKomatsugawa SakaigawaShinsui ParkShin-NagashimagawaShinsui ParkShin-SakongawaShinsui ParkIchinoe SakaigawaShinsui ParkNatural flowNatural flow,Partial recirculationNatural flow,Partial recirculationNatural flow,Partial recirculation\u2015Shimo-KoiwaShinsui Green PathShinsuiSakura-Kaido PathKasai ShinsuiShiki-no-Michi PathNishi-KoiwaShinsui Green PathShikamotoShinsui Green PathKami-KoiwaShinsui Green PathKono ShinsuiGreen PathShin-SakongawaShinsui Green pathRyubori ShinsuiHana-no-Michi PathNakaiboriShinsui Green PathShinodaboriShinsui Green PathKamatagawaShinsui Green PathShishiboneShinsui Green PathSakongawaShinsui Green PathHongo YosuiShinsui Green PathTsubakiShinsui Green PathHigashiiboriShinsui Green PathShukugawaShinsui Green PathRecirculationRecirculationNatural flowRecirculationRecirculationRecirculationNatural flow\u2015RecirculationRecirculationNatural flowRecirculationNatural flowNatural flowNatural flowRecirculationNatural flowRecirculation<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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