Hello, my name is Saru.
Do you know that the entrance to the sea of Tokyo is in Chuo-ku? That's the Harumi Passenger Terminal I'd like to introduce this time. Large passenger ships entering the port of Tokyo are berthing here. In addition, foreign sailing ships and warships enter the port and open to the public, and the news of Antarctic observation ships depart from here to the South Pole. If you like a ship, it would be nice to check the information on entering the port on the Tokyo Port website.
The 69th Tokyo Minato matsuri will be held at Harumi Passenger Ship Terminal on May 27 and 28 next month. The port of Tokyo opened as an international port on May 20, 1941. Originally, the area around Harumi was the deepest part of Tokyo Bay, and since it was at the mouth of the Sumida River, it was shallow and could not enter large ships. I heard that the Tokyo Port was constructed because the Great Kanto Earthquake did not allow ships loaded with relief supplies to enter. Minato matsuri is held every year at this time to commemorate the opening of Tokyo Port. It seems that the contents have not been announced yet in addition to the "Firefighting Pageant of Water" by the Fire and Disaster Management Agency, but in the past year, stalls, product exhibitions in the Izu Islands and various places, concerts, release of training boats and fire boats, flea markets, etc. You can enjoy all day. In addition, free trial boarding such as a restaurant boat and a Tokyo Port Viewpoint tour by bus are also planned, and we are looking for applicants. (Application deadline: effective postmark on April 17, the 69th Tokyo Minato matsuri website for details.)
It's such a Harumi cruise ship terminal, but it may disappear in another few years. This is because the number of cruise ships around the world is getting bigger and bigger, making it impossible to pass under the Rainbow Bridge, and in recent years the shores of luxury cruise ships have decreased significantly. In addition, an athlete village was created in Harumi at the upcoming Tokyo Olympics, and it seems that it is related to the subsequent use of the site.
By all means, why don't you go to the Harumi Passenger Terminal, where the spacious "space" still remains? The photo shows the Minato matsuri in 2013.
