Umi no mori

What it is

• A district in Koto Ward built entirely on reclaimed land in Tokyo Bay.
• A former waste landfill site that operated between 1973 and 1986.
• A public space officially established as a new district in April 2020.
• A green transformation project featuring the Sea Forest Park and Waterway.

What to see

• The Sea Forest Waterway used for international rowing and canoeing events.
• Sea Forest Park which offers expansive green space on the reclaimed island.
• The Tokyo Gate Bridge which connects the district to the Wakasu area.
• The Daini Koro Tunnel linking the island to the nearby Aomi district.

Getting there

• Toei Bus provides public transportation services directly to the district.
• Access is available via the Tokyo Gate Bridge from the Wakasu side.
• The area is reachable from Aomi through the Daini Koro Tunnel.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.