The second "History Walk in Chuo-ku" in the spring of 2009, which was recruited in the ward bulletin "News of the Ward" (No. 15), was held at the Tsukiji / Akashicho course from 10:00 on April 26 (Sun), 39 people participated.
This is the second time following the Ningyocho course last time (April 18), and this time, the "Chuo-ku Cultural Property Supporters Association" of the town walking volunteer guide also carried out. . Many of the participants were Chuo Ward residents, indicating a high level of interest in the history of the city, based on the response to receiving more applications than the capacity. .
On the day of the event, heavy rain on the day before rose, and fine weather was fine. "Let's walk and learn through the historical land of Tsukiji and Akashicho from the Edo period to the modernization of the Meiji era," departing from the majestic Tsukiji Honganji Temple and heading to the site of Takumi Asanouchi's residence. After going through St. Luke's International Hospital and Toysler Memorial Hall, he travels to the origin of Dutch studies and the birthplace of Keio Gijuku.
It followed the Catholic Tsukiji Church, the birthplace of fingerprint research, the former Tsukiji settlement and the traces of the time. We finished an outdoor historical walk in front of the Siebold bust of Akatsuki Park from the ruins of the U.S. Embassy, the birthplace of Tokyo Customs, and the home of telegraphs.
After this, applicants watched the permanent exhibition with a guide commentary at the Local Tenmonkan (Time Dome Akashi).
Participants who lived in Chuo-ku for a short period of time commented, "It was very fun and helpful to walk around the town with a guide." . There was also a single transfer from Nagoya, saying, "I learned about the history and culture of Chuo-ku, which was the center of Edo."
