Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

Hello, this is Taro Chuo.

 

On Sunday, May 3, I've been wandering around the bay area of Chuo-ku, so I'll report it.

 
The course I walked is generally as follows.

 
From Tsukiji Market Station, go out to Harumi-dori St. through the out-of-market market (Nami-dori Street) and cross Kachidokibashi.

 

When you reach the Kachidoki side, turn right and walk to the Sumida River Bridge (tentative name), which is under construction of Sumida Kawazoe I, and turn left after a little further.

 

Walk straight and cross the Asashio Canal from Asashio Kobashi, dedicated to people and bicycles, to Harumi.

 

At the end of the Chuo-ku Incineration Plant, turn right and head toward Harumi Wharf.

 

After passing the planned site of the Tokyo Olympic Athlete Village in 2020, we will finally arrive at Harumi Passenger Terminal.

 

After a break, go from Harumi-dori St. to Triton Square through Reimeibashi Koen-dori St.

 

Take the promenade behind Triton Square to Harutsuki Bridge along the Asashio Canal.

 

Turn in the opposite direction (right) to the bridge, go out to Harumi-dori St. again, turn left, and cross the Harumi Bridge and go to Toyosu, so turn back at the entrance.

 

Cross to Tsukishima through Asashiobashi. When you go to Kiyosumi-dori, return to Kachidoki Station, cross the traffic light and turn right.

 

At the gate of the road leading to Nishinaka-dori (Monja Street), go to Monja Street through Nishinakabashi, and go to Monja Street.

 

Walk to Tsukishima Station on the Yurakucho Line.

 

Turn left at Tsukishima Station, cross the Tsukuda-ohashi Bridge, and walk to Shintomi-cho to finish today.
※ I was physically unable to cover the Tsukuda area today. I would like to report to another opportunity.

 
One of the purposes I walked this time was that I wanted to confirm from the Chuo-ku side the bay area, which is being developed for the 2020 Olympics.

 

First of all, the Sumida River Bridge (tentative name) to Toyosu Ohashi Bridge and the bridge are almost completed, and when it opens, it connects Sotobori-dori St. to Ariake at a stretch through Shintora Street.

 

The Tsukiji side of the Sumida River Bridge should pass through the current Tsukiji Market (Hamarikyu side), but only the road in that part could not be confirmed.

Does it mean that it will not open until the relocation time of Tsukiji Market (2016)?

Next, in the athlete village, development has not yet started and remained vacant.

When I went beyond the athlete's village to Harumi Wharf, many people enjoyed the barbecue because the weather was good.

When I checked the Toyosu side from the 3rd floor plaza (?) of the passenger ship terminal (although it was not inside), Toyosu New Market, the relocation destination of Tsukiji Market, was just under construction.

This area is full of old and newness, waterside scenery, and gourmet food.
There is a taste that left an impression when walking (Is it a little changed?) I'll report some places.

※I walked from the morning and when I arrived at Tsukishima, I was quite hungry. I thought I would eat monja, but I stopped because everything was full and it was difficult to enter alone.
Instead, at the grilled butcher Stamina Garden near the entrance to Monja Street Tsukishima Station, Japanese black beef's Calbi Gozen and Highball filled the stomach very deliciously. (Satisfied)

①The atmosphere of the Tsukishima River seen from the promenade of Triton Square Cherry Blossoms

②An iron bridge that seems to be used for small cargo next to Harumi Bridge (now unused)

③Tsukishima River Suimon seen from Nishinakabashi and the dock for houseboats

Above

 

 

During the GW, I was walking around the Nihonbashi area and on the first floor of the Mitsukoshi Main Building.

A mikoshi of Nihonbashi Muromachi 1-chome town association was enshrined.

From May 8th to 10th, Muromachi 1-chome Festival (Kanda Myojin Festival) will be held.

On the 10th (Sun), you will enter the shrine to Kanda Myojin.

The Kanda Myojin Festival (Kanda festival) is known as the Tenka Festival, and is performed every other year with the Sanno Festival (Akasaka Hie-jinja Shrine).

The origin of the "Tenka Matsuri" is that during the Edo period, a festival procession was kneaded into Edo Castle, and there was a preview of the general, Odaisho.

Along with the Sanno Festival and Fukagawa Festival, one of the three major festivals in Edo, along with the Gion Festival in Kyoto and the Tenjin Festival in Osaka, a major festival that is one of the three major festivals in Japan is nearing.

By the way, the weather was fine on the day, and carp streamers were swimming on the roof of Mitsukoshi.

Click here for the special website of Kanda festival in 2015　

　⇒　http://www.kandamyoujin.or.jp/kandamatsuri/

 

 

On May 5th, the "9th Ginza Yanagi Festival" was held, and the weather was fine, so I went to see it with my wife.

The first is a traffic safety parade. There was also a brass band at Nihonbashi Junior High School.

 

From 2:00 pm, saplings of "Ginza willow" were presented at Ginza 8-chome and came lined up. I'm raising it now according to the manual.

Nishi Ginza-dori (Sotobori-dori St.) was a pedestrian paradise, and various events were held to delight many customers.

At the concert forest at Sukiyabashi Park, the Hachioji High School brass band was performing. Many audiences were listening to the performance here too.

It was a little tired but fun day.

 

 

　The other day, I went to the panel exhibition "The Age of Yan Liao Museum-Meiji Nippon Hospitality Beginning-" which was introduced on this correspondent blog.

(It is being held until May 8 in the South Observation Room (45th floor) of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building 1)

　

　According to the Flyer's commentary, there was no research on the Yan Liao Pavilion in the past, and there was no item in the specialized historical encyclopedia. It was built as the first guesthouse in modern times in the early Meiji era, and there are barely scattered materials that were used to serve various guests who came to Japan at the time, and it was demolished only 23 years after construction. It was a phantom facility in the history of Hamarikyu.

　

　In preparation for the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Tokyo Metropolitan Archives has just begun a full-scale survey in response to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's plan to restore the Yan Liao Pavilion into the Hamarikyu Onshi Garden as a facility for hospitality of the new era.

　

　This exhibition at the Shinjuku Metropolitan Government Office will be held until the 8th, but from May 21, it will be displayed again at the Tokyo Metropolitan Archives (1-20-1 Tamagawa, Setagaya-ku) in Setagaya with almost the same content (until July 24).

　

　The details of the restoration plan have not yet been clarified, but I am looking forward to seeing it as a new landmark in Chuo-ku as expectations for future research and research results of the Yan Liao Pavilion increase.

　

 

 

　On May 5, 2015, the 9th Ginza willow Festival was held under pleasant weather with fragrant winds. The willows in Ginza were also swaying in the breeze.

The greetings of the organizers and guests were a great success, with a lot of customers coming and hearing only their voices.

Fortunately, I was able to shoot the beautiful works of the 33rd Chuo-ku Tourism Ambassador who helped with tape cutting.

Next is the "Traffic Safety Ginza Golden Parade" by the Metropolitan Police Department and the Tokyo Metropolitan Brass Band Federation.

Marching to match the light music of brass band and baton twirler. The sisters of Shimbashi geisha also walk gracefully and add flowers.

From Chuo-ku, members of the Chuo-ku Nihonbashi Junior High School brass band participated.

They are also performing cheering performances at the Tokyo Marathon.

The sister and wife who went with me said, "I'm fine."

The marronnier gate tree was blooming. The flowers were likely to be appreciated until around May 10th.

Sukiyabashi Park was the "Concert Forest", where songs in Le Miserable's play and songs by Momoiro Clover Z were played.

(Here, the battery of the digital camera has run out! Blue!　I can't help but shoot with galaxy.

　I moved to Ginza 6-chome and was fascinated by the gorgeous dance of "Shimbashi Geisha Higashi Odori" that I wanted.

"The beauty of Edo, the beauty of Japan. The 91st Higashi Odori is Shimbashi Enbujo for four days from May 21 to 24.

　I want to see a real dance at Shimbashi Enbujo!　I thought it.

Next, at Ginza 8-chome, this event will be held for the first time, "Welcome Ginza".

As for the performance schedule, "Kappare" and "Ginza Ondo" were performed by Sakuragawa-ryu Edogei Kappore.

Visitors from abroad also jumped in and seemed to be very happy.　

Next, "Ginza Koji" was sung by singer Hiroko Matsumae, and Ginza became the stage of the song show.

Five songs were also shown, and the Sakuragawa-ryu Edogei Kappore were excited.

　I would like to introduce the lyrics of "Ginza Koji" and a little touch.

　The eaves are low but stylish shops are lined up in Kinharu alley ...　

It's very easy to sing, and I'm going to sing with a humming from tomorrow.　I'm going to be shy!

　After that, we enjoyed Heven Artist in Ginza, Hometown Tourism PR Campaign, and traditional dances by "Marugoto Kochi". I'm looking forward to next year's 10th meeting.

 

 

Old map 

　

Current map

　

I have an old map at hand.　The old one on the Tokyo Metropolitan Area Map.

In his father's stiff character, "This map is valuable and has been kept in a safe place because it contains the old place name."

There is an appendix.

　Looking at the page of Chuo-ku, there is no notation of Chuo-ohashi Bridge, Sumida River Ohashi, and Tsukuda-ohashi Bridge on the bridge over the Sumida River.

There is the Tsukuda River between Tsukishima and Tsukuda Island, and there is no Tsukuda-ohashi Bridge, so "Tsukuda Shimanoto" and Tsukudacho and Minatomachi are dotted lines.

You can see Ginza Nishi, Higashi, Echizen digging, Honishi-cho, etc., which have disappeared now.

　

　The first festival in the city, Teppozu Inari Shrine Reitaisai festival, began on the 2nd. I wanted to take pictures of all the mikoshi participating in the festival.
I was invited by the weather to execute it for 2 days.

When I asked about the location that I couldn't find portable shrine in the dark clouds, the Minato Sanmachime sacred wine office wrote the town map red to Irifune, Shintomi and Akashicho. Thank you very much for your kindness.

　After that, I was able to completely conquer 14 locations from Ginza 8-chome in Ginza to portable shrine, the first town in Ginza in Kyobashi Park.

　

　

In the vicinity of Shimbashi Enbujo, I unexpectedly met the portable shrine line east of Ginza 6.7-chome, and in Ginza 4-chome, I received 'Seven Lucky Gods Aarare'.

　

　

On the way back, I made a famous macaron on the second floor of Ginza Mitsukoshi, Ginza 4-chome as a souvenir. On Saturday, Chuo-ku, where the whirlpools, oldness and newness of each person mixed with customers and generations from overseas are alive. It was a day while tilting my heart to the people who lived in the old place name.