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Get a break from Silver Bra here! (GINZA TERRACE)

[Grandpa] 16:00 on July 28, 2014

The Mitsukoshi Ginza store in Ginza 4-chome in the middle of Ginza. The roof is GINZA TERRACE.

Speaking of the rooftop of the department store, there was a lively image such as events and vehicles for children, but

This was a very quiet atmosphere full of greenery with flowers and lawns.

It might be perfect for a silver bra or a shopping break!
 

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And in one corner, it is registered as a ward private folk cultural property in Chuo-ku.

"Ginza Seize Jizo-son" is enshrined. It is said that it is said that the spirit of the fulfillment of the desire.

It seems that there are many unclear points about the origin of Jizo, but

Originally enshrined on the street, it was transferred to the rooftop of Ginza Mitsukoshi.

There seems to be a theory that it came to be called Izumi Jizo from the place where it climbed from the street to the rooftop.
 

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From the Meiji era to the early Showa era, the fair of guardian of children and travelers was crowded with many people.

It is said that fair is not currently being held.

Even now, at the Ginza Hatcho Shrine Tour in October every year, many people visit guardian of children and travelers!