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It's an oasis in the city - a parasol with mist at Sukiyabashi Park and a tourist information center

1. July 14, 2018 12:00

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On the way back from shopping, I went through Sukiyabashi Park. Some unusual colors come out of the orange parasol when you get close to your eyes. The explanation version set up by the Ginza Street Federation stated, "As a countermeasure against heat stroke, we will install a micro-mist and a parasol with micro-mist to alleviate the heat felt by humans." Looking at it, it was said that it started last year as a “Heat Countermeasures Project for Tokyo 2020”. It seems to be installed until September except on rainy days.

When you enter the parasol, it certainly feels different from the outside heat. Some people were taking a nap comfortably.

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Then I found a "tourist information center" across Sukiya Street. It seems that this "Tourist Information Center" has been open since the completion of Tokyu Plaza, but in fact I noticed for the first time. This Sukiya-dori passes well, but it was too blended into the plaza building and thought it was a cafe and passed as usual. Of course, English is available at the information center for foreigners, and Chinese is available depending on the day. There are a variety of guide maps for walking around the city. The person in charge said, "It seems to be inconspicuous because it is one line from Sotobori-dori St.," but I hope it will be more known because it is a convenient information center for tourists.

It is also a great place to rest during walking around the city.

Tourist Information Center Ginza 5-21 Tokyu Plaza 1F 11:00-18:00