Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

What is the symbol of Edo?

"Edo Castle" and the castle of Chiyoda may be mentioned first.

 

There is also a place in Chuo Ward where you can see the vast remain directly.

"Tokiwa Bridge" is built over the outer moat of Edo Castle.

Currently, there are three bridges in this area: Tokiwa Bridge, Former Joban Bridge, and Shin Tokiwa Bridge.

In the middle, the bridge where cars cannot pass is the old Joban Bridge for today's purpose.

The name is a bit confusing, but let's start by looking at the real thing.

 

Let's get to the ground from the entrance of "B1" at Mitsukoshimae Station on the Hanzomon Line.

(In addition, from Mitsukoshimae Station on the Ginza Line, go straight on Edo Sakura-dori St. while looking at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation and Bank of Japan head office to the right from the entrance of "A5".)

From there, you can see "Tokiwa Bridge" right away.

Then, follow the road north along the moat, and you will find "Old Jobanbashi".

If you look beyond the bridge behind the Bank of Japan head office, you can see the traces of Masugatamon that remain in the outer moat.

 

A "U-shaped" masu shape with both wings firmly assembled with stone walls.

In that space, a crown gate, a migratory tower, etc. must have been built.

 

It's deep.　"Omomuki" is not a moat.

 

This is a large tactic of outer moat that stretches from Edo Castle Ote-mon gate over Uchibori. So to speak, it's the position of the front entrance.

The gate of the border connecting Edo Castle retrenchment and the town.

Along the current Edo-dori St., it was also an important entrance on the Nikko Kaido and Oshu Dochu, leading from Asakusa to Senju-juku, Soka-juku, and Koshigaya-juku.

 

Is the middle of the bridge the border between Chuo-ku and Chiyoda-ku?

On the other side of the bridge, there is a signboard of "Jobanbashi" of the Chiyoda-ku Board of Education.

 

"The current Ishibashi is the most valuable Western-style Ishibashi in Tokyo that was rebuilt in 1877 using the stones used for Masugata."

Was stone wall stone used for the bridge?

You can feel the feet you step on.

 

It is a great view spot for those who have a deep attachment to the castle.

However, it may be a little too deep for those who are concerned about the precautionary notes prohibiting sleeping or eating and drinking in the surrounding area, as well as the feeling of the outer moat water.

 

Speaking of deep, this area, along the curve between Nihonbashi River and outer moat, the elevated JR line and the elevated Tokyo Metropolitan Expressway cross in a complicated manner, so if you go around Tokiwa Bridge and Shin Tokiwa Bridge, you will lose sight of your position for a moment.

 

There is "Nihonbashi River Tokiwa Bridge Disaster Prevention Pier" in Horiuchi on the Chuo-ku side (BOJ head office side).

This dock is said to be used as a supplementary facility for land transportation in the event of a disaster such as major earthquake.

The remains of Edo, where rivers and moats were around and boating was developed, were well maintained in places that were difficult to see so that they could function effectively in various situations.

 

 

 

For me, I thought that Ginza's club had no connection for a lifetime, but it was "Futagoya" (Ginza 6-6-9 No. 1 Soired Building 7F) who broke up the common sense in me.
As you may know, it is a great sister's shop that is often featured on TV and magazines. The service is top-notch, but it is a cheerful accounting shop that is also friendly to the wallets of our office workers.
By all means, we recommend that you use it as a charm spot for relaxation.

 

 

 

 

The back of the Tokyo Sky Tree grew, and it became visible from Kachidokibashi through the Shinkawa building.

(The middle of the photo is the left side of Chuo-ohashi Bridge. I'm sorry that it's hard to see.

Now you can see it from all six bridges of the Sumida River over Chuo-ku.

If you turn around, you can see Tokyo Tower well.

 

 

　This week, we enjoyed walking around Tsukiji from Ginza 4-chome and Tsukuda and Tsukishima from Akashicho.

At Akatsuki Park, there were two Japanese white-eye birds in white plums and the nectar of flowers.

In the monument of Siebold, I studied Mr. Siebold's merit and sin.

　I entered Tsukishima via Sumiyoshi-jinja Shirine in Tsukuda and Kobashi Tsukuda.　What would you like to have for lunch?

Everybody hurried to the monja shop you wanted.　

One group is looking at the menu in front of the Western restaurant "Piasora" next to Tsukishima Onsen.

　I took photos of the group members who entered the store. The inside of the store is fashionable and neat.

 

　I found a poster for the 1st Tsukishima Monja Festival in Nishinaka-dori Shopping Street.

Tsukishima, which is fun no matter what time you come, next time, let's go to the Monja Festival!

 

 

I saw a picture. This is an old photo of Kyobashi.

May 7, 1919 (1919) Two "Hokusaimon gates" installed at the bridge of Kyobashi to celebrate the adult ceremony (Note 1) of Emperor Showa, who was the Imperial Highness of Higashimiya (the Crown Prince), are high. I am.

Kyobashi-dori, where the streetcar passes, can be seen as a lively street where rickshaws and carts come and go in the past. In the last four years, buildings and houses were destroyed in the Great Kanto Earthquake.

Well, take a closer look at the pictures. There is a sign saying "Kabuto Beer" on top of the building.

I don't see kabuto beer now, but it seems to have been famous at that time. That's why I've studied a little bit about beetle, so I'll introduce you.

The origin of beer
"Kabuto Beer" was born in Handa City, Chita Peninsula, Aichi Prefecture.

Even today, about two-thirds of the red brick buildings (Note 2) of the beer factory still remain, making it a tourist spot.

It is a factory that manufactured "Kabuto Beer" from the Meiji era to the end of the Pacific War and sent it out nationwide.

In September of last year (2010), the inside of the red brick building was opened to the public.

Chita Peninsula has been flourishing in the brewing industry since ancient times, and the vinegar Mizkan (Headquarters in Handa City, Aichi Prefecture), fermented sake such as sake, miso, and tamari and other seasonings have been nurtured.

"Kabuto Beer" was launched by Marusan Beer Co., Ltd. in 1899.

We boldly challenged the four major manufacturers in the cities of Asahi (Osaka), Sapporo (Sapporo), Kirin (Yokohama), and Ebisu (Tokyo) from a local city called Handa.

He was awarded a gold medal at the Paris Expo in 1900 (1900).

Kabuto Beer, which competes with a major manufacturer, has developed elaborate advertising. In the early 20th century, it became the fifth largest market share in Japan.

Later, beer production in the red brick building was discontinued in 1943 and used as a clothing warehouse for Nakajima Aircraft Works during World War II. And even after the end of the war, there was no production of beetle.

Reprint of beer 

  On June 4, 2005, a limited number of 3,000 bottles of Kabuto Beer from the Meiji and Taisho eras were reprinted by the Red Brick Club of Handa in Chita Peninsula.

The reprinted Kabuto Beer is said to have the characteristic of Meiji beer, "reddish brown, strong taste and strong hops, aged 3 months, and stronger alcohol content." It is said that the bottle was similar to that time.

There is only one restaurant in Tokyo, but you can drink a reprinted beer.

This is the shop name "Huntoko" Cafe in Shintomicho, Chuo-ku. The name of the store "Huntoko" is taken from the Chita Peninsula, Aichi Prefecture, where the beer factory was located.
http://r.gnavi.co.jp/p606501/

http://blog.hantoco.jp/

By all means, enjoy the phantom beer once!

In addition, there are various theories about the origin of the name of Kabuto Beer, such as the theory that "Kaburu", which drinks beer vigorously with the throat, has been lost, and the use of a brave "Kabuto" trademark to enhance the spirit of the Sino-Japanese War.

 (Note 1) The adult ceremony is a variety of rituals performed to socially recognize a person who has reached a certain age as a full-fledged person from a child, and was generally performed between the ages of 15 and 18.
In the aristocratic society, it is called Kakan or Genpaku, etc. In the tribal society, Eboshigi, among farmers, men celebrate the name change, and in the case of women, with iron plasma. It is said that it was called celebration, humor celebration, etc.

(Note 2) The red brick beer factory was designed by Yorinaka Tsumaki, who designed Nihonbashi. The building was registered with the national registered Tangible Cultural Property in 2004. It is said that the number of bricks is the fourth in Japan after Tokyo Station, Hokkaido Government, and Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse. In addition, the bricks on the wall have traces of P51 machine gun shooting during World War II.
 

 

 

Recently visiting Hamarikyu, "Where is your power spot? ・・・・」

You say you're right.

Hamarikyu's first power spot was "Kannondo and the Bell Tower Ruins".

At present, only the stairs are left, but ...

At the time of the 11th Shogun Ienari, "Kannondo where the late bell echoes" ...

The principal was said to have been made by Enjin Jikaku Daishi, and Ema, painted by a Kano school painter, was also displayed.

On the right hand from Hakkeizan, look at the `` Tang maple '' imported from Tang during the time of Yatsushiro Shogun Yoshimune, look at the pond with tide on the left and go a little further without crossing Nakashima Bridge. You.

　　　　 　　　

But on the recent website, in the Hamarikyu Garden ...

The "300-year-old pine" and "the scenery seen from Kuchiyama of Shinhi", which were planted when the sixth Shogun Ienori renovated the garden, are also power spots for work luck.

In addition, "Hamarikyu Whole" has been raised as a power spot for work luck.

Power spot ... ？ ？ ？ etc.　Regardless, enjoy the natural scenery of the garden 5.5 times as much as Tokyo Dome.

Flowers from March to early May

Ume canola flower Yoshino cherry tree Satozakura (Gyoikou, etc.)　

Kanto dandelion Murasakikeman Fuji Hakuunboku Giboushi button ...

Photos of "Pine of 300 Years" and "Kuchiyama of Shinhi" are omitted.

We look forward to seeing you while strolling through the garden when you visit us.　　

 

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