Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

When enjoying a walk in Chuo-ku, it is important to use the developed subway network well. I feel this from my daily experience.

Well, where is the starting point of the walk?

On the JR Line, Tokyo Station is the gateway to the capital Tokyo. For access to Ginza, Yurakucho Station. Kanda Station to Nihonbashi and Muromachi. Each station is a base for transportation, and it is a convenient station for changing trains and shopping.

 

But if you look at the location of the station, that's right. It's not Chuo-ku.

Tokyo Station and Yurakucho Station, which leads to Ginza and Nihonbashi, are Chiyoda-ku. On the way north from Tokyo Station to Kanda Station, the Yamanote Line enters Chuo-ku near Shin-Towa Bridge, but when you arrive at Kanda Station, it is Chiyoda-ku.

Shimbashi Station, the nearest station to Hamarikyu Garden, belongs to Minato-ku.

 

JR stations in Chuo-ku are located on the Sobu Main Line, which connects to the Yokosuka Line under Tokyo Station, and there are two stations, Shin-Nihonbashi Station and Bakurocho Station.

In addition, Hatchobori Station is located on the Keiyo Line, which leads to Chiba on the Tokyo Bay shore from the Keiyo Line platform under Tokyo Station.

These three stations are all underground stations.

The Sobu Main Line crosses the Sumida River and appears on the ground in front of Ryogoku Station in Sumida-ku.

The Keiyo Line goes out to the ground near JR Freight Echinakajima Station in Koto-ku and extends to Shinkiba Station.

 

All the subway lines are underground stations, and all the railway stations in Chuo-ku are underground.

In the process of extending the railway, you probably went underground to make effective use of the land.

In short, the best way to know Chuo-ku is to make full use of underground stations.

If you are tired of strolling in Chuo-ku, go underground.

 

 

 

　"Ginza willow Festival" will be held on May 5th.

Ginza's willows are very famous, but as you know, Ginza is Ginza Sakura-dori St., Yanagi-dori St., Marronnier Street, Matsuya Street (dogwood, United States), Harumi-dori St. is zelkova, Miyuki Street is "Onebatago, commonly known as Nanjiyamonja"dogwood Street is Tsubaki Street.

　In this season, neat white and cute flowers bloom and heal your heart.

It's "Nanja Monja, a Japanese name one batago."　As of April 29, one shot on Miyuki Street.

　And "Marronnier", which feels like it has somehow carried the scent of Paris.

Let's walk in the direction of Matsuya from Marronnier Gate, Plantan.　(Photo: May 9, last year)

　Ginza street where you can feel the four seasons in the city. C'est tre' bien!

  

 

 

The center of commerceChuo-kuThere are many lively shopping streets in Japan.

Correspondents visit, see, and hear the shopping streets that are loved by the locals, prospered with the residents, and familiar to them. It conveys the lively charm and vitality, special information, etc.Chuo-kuThis is the second installment of the correspondent's visit to the shopping district, which introduces the shopping association and shopping district.

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◎Correspondent Visit to Shopping Street (2nd)◎

Nishi-Ginza Dorikai, West Entrance to Ginza

 

Nishi-Ginza-dori is a road that always passes when entering Ginza from the Imperial Palace or JR side.

This area, which is also known as "Your name", is also synonymous with "Silver Bra", from the Nishiginza Department, plantans, movie theaters, and atmosphere cafes.

This time, we visited "Nishi Ginza Tsukai", which is active in Nishi Ginza, the west gateway of Ginza, and talked to Satoshi Amamiya, advisor to Nishiginza Department, and Kenji Hayashi, Secretary-General.

 (Of the two people on the right, Mr. Amemiya in the back and Mr. Hayashi in the foreground)

 

　How was the Nishi-Ginza Dorikai formed?

　It was established on June 29, 1983.
　Improvement of the landscape of Ginza 1-8 chome (between Jobebashi and Dobashi) of the so-called "Sotobori-dori St." (official name, Metropolitan Route 405), which was not necessarily well maintained at that time, and "Nishi Ginza Street" The aim is to establish the name, but at the same time, it was also a symbol of Ginza that was sung in the early Showa era, "I miss Ginza's that was also "Yanagi" and song "Yanagi" and song.

 

　Please tell us about the origin of <Nishi Ginza Street>, the activity base. 

　The Ginza part (Ginza 1-chome to 8-chome) of the so-called "Sotobori-dori St." was designated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Construction Bureau in 1998 as "Tokyo Face Creation (Maintenance of Symbol Road)". Started and completed in 2006. Nowadays, the street is also marked "Nishi Ginza Street".
　By the way, it is the third symbol road maintenance in Chuo-ku after Harumi-dori St. (model business) and Chuo-dori.
　In line with the completion of the maintenance, the first "Ginza Yanagi Festival" was held on May 5, 2006, and has been held every year since then, and this is the fifth time this year.

 

　What kind of members do you have?

　Mainly the Nishiginza Department Co., Ltd., owners of roadside stores and complex buildings along the line, and currently comprise approximately 90 members.

 

　What kind of shops do you have?

　1-4 chome along Nishi-Ginza Dori is not limited to shopping centers such as the Nishiginza Department and plantan, as well as restaurants such as Ginza Ins, as well as cultural facilities such as Marunouchi Toei Movie Theater.
　In addition, 5-8 chome has a high concentration as a entertainment district such as a luxury club at 6-chome and bars, and there are many galleries along with Namiki-dori St., including the Nichido Gallery next to Sony Building. It is an area with a high cultural level.

 

　What kind of activities are you doing?

　It is natural that the starting point of the efforts to beautify the landscape and maintain the environment throughout the region is the accumulation of sustainable daily activities by members, but the Nishi Ginza Dorikai has established the `` Beautification Committee '' and regularly We have been working to maintain the landscape and environment, such as cleaning activities and maintenance of signboards, bicycles, motorcycles, etc. left on public roads, and the participation status of members is good.
　In addition, the Ginza Yanagi Festival is held once a year.

 

　Please tell me the contents of "Ginza willow Festival".

　This festival is held on May 5 every year, with approximately 1km of "Nishi Ginza Street" from Ginza 1-chome to 8-chome closed. This year's theme is "Smile".
　"Ginza Golden Parade" by Brass Band, "Ginza Golden Parade" by baton twiler, "Haven Artist in Ginza" by street performers, "Concert Forest" by 3 Bravan, 4 children's performance "Children's Dream Stage", 5 Begoma and sword balls, "Retro Play Plaza", 6 "Tokyo Smart Drivers PR Campaign", "Atsu Campaign", "Atsu Campaign", "Atsu" by 1", "Atsu", "Atsu", "Ped in Ginza, etc.
　It is a big event that can be enjoyed by the whole family, from children to adults. ③The children's dream stage will appear for the first time this year. Click here for details.　→ Official Homepage

　  

(The parade of the willow festival in 2009)

 

　What is the direction that "Nishi Ginza Tsukai" is aiming for in the future?

　Along the Nishi-Ginza Dori, there is a possibility that the landscape will change drastically, such as the sale and redevelopment of the Ginza Toshiba Building (formerly Mazda Building), but as the west entrance of Dai-Ginza, the Yurakucho area In order to respond to the redevelopment and enhance the excursion, we would like to aim to create a unique city that takes advantage of individuality with the willow Festival as a pillar.

 

 

　The following:

　On December 15, 1957, the first post-war subway, Marunouchi Line, extended to Nishi-Ginza. In October of this year, the Sogo department store opened in Yurakucho, and the singing voice of Frank Nagai was flowing in the city, saying, "Let's meet in Yurakucho."
　The following year, 1958, "ABC XYZ"..."Nishi Ginza Ekimae", which starts with ", is also Frank Nagai.
　Born in the first half of Showa Ichikata and married this year, even if you hear Nishi Ginza, "Shinkyun" is a natural generation.
　I didn't even remember when such "Nishi Ginza Station" disappeared.
　This time, I was able to meet the people who are trying to revive and establish the "Nishi Ginza" without thinking, and I was able to hear a fun story.
　I would like to thank you again for this kind of "Oishii" work.

Thank you to Mr. Amamiya and Mr. Hayashi of Nishi Ginza Street Association.

 

 

 

Chuo-ku, where many stage works have been born and nurtured.
While traditional performing arts continue to carve for many years, it has become a new work.
There are many places where you can touch it.
One of them is the Ginza Makoto Theater, created by Harold Pinter.
"Celebration Celebration Feast" directed by Kazuki Takase will be performed.

According to the officials, it is a stylish work that allows you to enjoy the new charm of Pinter.
During the consecutive holidays, she hides in a closed space a little away from the bustling Ginza main street.
While enjoying the sophisticated adult conversations that take place on the stage, play a theater street
I'd like to take care of it.

Date and time of performance: Wednesday, May 5 13:00 and 17:00

Theatre: Ginza Makoto Theater Map

Inquiries/tickets: Telephone 090-8117-1598 e-mail [email protected]

＊If you apply by looking at the tourist association's website, the ticket will be reduced by 500 yen!

<Feast> (From the Flyer Commentary) 

Premiered in 2000 with the production of Pinter himself. Set in a high-class restaurant in London, it depicts people like symbols of the bubble generation coming and going there. At first glance, light and humorous conversations flow out as if they were different from a series of pinter works. However, the world opposite to the world of restaurant customers who pursue only their immediate desires ... a pinter-like world is depicted on the other side. It is the mysteriousness of human beings, the power and significance of human memory, its significance, and a world that reminds us of something that we have lost.

 

 

 

 

 

As I walked to the Hisamatsu Police Station on Koza-dori on the north side of Hamacho Park, I saw red things.

There is "Tokyo Western Confectionery Club", and POP with chocolate for VIP first class.

 

When you enter the store, Moose cake from Mont Blanc, franboise, like white peach or QP-chan's head, mousse cake

Etc.　The cafe seats of about 20 people were occupied by women's corps who love sweets.

 

Restaurant BONTE across the Hisamatsu Police Station.

 

The interior of the store is polished cleanly, and the stainless steel on the ceiling is shiny.

 

After noon on Saturday.　Today, I enjoyed the hot coffee of "free to replace".

The time after 13 o'clock seems to be the target.　It's a relaxing coffee time at 15 o'clock.

"Rare cheesecake" ￥420 and banana crepe ￥510.

If you slowly talk about love for only two people, I recommend BONTE here.

 

 

 

　    

  

At Hamarikyu, there were five Ochiyaya on the shores of a pond with tide. Many of them were built during the era of the 11th Shogun Ienari, all of which were destroyed by the earthquake and war, but Nakajima's Chaya was rebuilt in 1983. Ochiya is not only a place that not only composes the scenery of the garden, but also serves meals, breaks, and guests when visiting the garden. Unlike the tea room, which exclusively deals with tea ceremonies, there are few examples that exist.

By the way, the restoration of "Matsuno Chaya" as part of the restoration and restoration project that began in 2004. An excavation survey was conducted in 2008 to investigate the situation in foundation stone and other areas, and construction is underway based on existing materials. On April 24, a tour of the restoration work site, which was not normally visible, was held immediately after the upper wing.

About one hour was explained by people involved in the construction, such as the restoration policy, construction ingenuity and construction method, and the current situation. I was interested in listening to the stories about the use of the same materials as those at the time of construction, such as yakusugi cedar on the ceiling plate and Japanese Spanish mackerel on the roof, the connection technique called fittings and fittings, and the preservation of dynamics of foundation stone remain on the modern construction method.