Nihonbashi is the center of Edo, which prospered as a big city that surpasses Paris and London. As a starting point for water transportation and land transportation, many people and goods gathered in the neighborhood and played a central role in the economy and culture.
In recent years, redevelopment plans have been promoted with the aim of creating a city that combines cutting-edge urban functions while inheriting the genealogy of history and tradition, with the government, private and local communities working together. On March 20, new commercial facilities "Cored Muromachi 2" and "Cored Muromachi 3" opened, and the city is bustling newly dressed.
In the Nihonbashi area, from March 20 to April 6, the event "Nihonbashi Spring / Sakura Weeks" is held on the theme of "Sakura", a symbol of spring.
This time, we will focus on the main event of the "Sakura Festival", "Sakura Light Up", which aims to "let you experience new ways to enjoy spring and cherry blossoms while feeling the tradition of Nihonbashi."
The venue will be Mitsui Main Building, Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower, Choledo Nihonbashi, Choledo Muromachi, Choledo Muromachi 2, Choledo Muromachi 3, and Himotohashi Mitsukoshi Main Store Main Building.
The entire area, from historic buildings to new facilities, is lit up with cherry blossoms.
(upper left/middle/right/middle left/middle)
During the exhibition period, "Japanese shop curtain", which colored the eaves of Nihonbashi shops, revived during the Edo period. (Right and lower left)
From March 22nd to 23rd, around Edo Sakura-dori St., there is also a limited time "Night Sakura Open Bar" where you can enjoy the taste of nearby commercial facilities and stores. (in the lower row)
The free bus "Nihonbashi Sakura Bus" (lower right), which allows you to travel around the surrounding area, is also operated for a limited time, and you can enjoy a night walk of a new entertainment event while the whole is wrapped in a graceful cherry blossom-colored light.
In the second half of the exhibition, Ningyocho amazake Yokomachi "Sakura Festival" (March 30) and Nihachikai Sakura Festival (April 4-6) will be held.
