Hikifune Station — Local services in Tokyo

within walking distance of tokyo skytree, but if you choose to ride on the train:

do not confuse Keisei Hikifune Station with Hikifune Station! they are two distinct railway stations located close to each other in Sumida, Tokyo,

Keisei Hikifune is closer to Kyojima; Hikifune Station is closer to the Tobu railway lines and Tokyo Skytree. The former is a smaller size station with basic facilities; the latter much larger and is a key hub or interchange for Tobu’s network

overall, you should choose the latter (ie this one hikifune) if you are going to tourist hotspots like Asakusa or Tokyo Skytree due to more frequent train schedule

note that for eating, apart from osho, tenya etc & shown in photo, there is a All-You-Can-Eat Yakiniku, few minutes walk near Hikifune Station, very friendly price

or, if you go for Keisei Hikifune Station: and experience 孤独的美食家, go to Hakkenden 八犬伝 Keisei Hikifune, A casual izakaya 居酒屋 Japanese style pub or bar, very near...

Tobu line is probably the worst line in Japan having no sense of when to use the heater and when the cooler in the cars. In a very cold rainy day, they blast the cooler inside all the train compartments. The level of intelligence per brain cell is too damn high, Einstein would...

It was improved 5 years ago and there were many interesting and affordable restaurants around. This station connects to Kameido Station where you can also have your shopping at...