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The sidewalk in Chuo-ku is interesting! 15 [Ebisu Street]

[Minato kid] September 27, 2018 12:00

ebisu04m.JPGHello, this is Minato kid. Today, I would like to walk "Ebisu Street" from 3-7 Nihonbashi Honmachi to 14 Nihonbashi Daidenmacho.

On Ebisu Street is the famous Takarada Ebisu Shrine in Bettara City. Since the old days of Edo, as a god of business prosperity, house security, and fire prevention, it has been popular with the common people as "Ebisu-sama in Otemmacho".

When Ieyasu Tokugawa entered the prefecture, Magome Kageyu, who accompanied Mikawa Country (now eastern Aichi Prefecture) and accomplished this big business, was awarded Ebisu, a prayer for the prosperity of the Tokugawa family. Was. sacred object of worship is said to have been created by Unkei, a master of the Kamakura period.
Originally, Takarada Shrine was located in Takarada Village in Edo Castle (now near Otemachi). The name is also derived from this.
 

ebisu03m.pngIn 1606 (1606), with the expansion of Edo Castle, Kanmu Magome served as the guardian of Takarada Village and moved to this area with the residents. After that, we will stand up the large Temmacho.
Kanmu Magome became the master of this area, and for generations he played the role of Dochu Denmayaku. The role of horseback is the role of handing over human horses to official travelers.Kyobashi has the role of Minami Denma, and Kodemmacho has the role of horseback riding in Edo Prefecture. Was called.
 

ebisu02m.JPGBy the way, in the mansion of the Magome family, there was a 18-year-old daughter named Otake, who came out from Dewa Country (now Yamagata Prefecture) to serve. Mr. Take was very merciful, and he did not waste a grain of the United States and a piece of vegetables, but gave it to the poor.
One day, a man from Mt. Haguro, Dewa, appeared and told him that he was an incarnation of Dainichi Nyorai. This story spread throughout the city, and many people came to worship bamboo. It was around 1640 (1640). The well that Take used still remains on Ebisu Street.

 
The Bettara City and the Ebisu God Festival, which are held on October 19 and 20 every year, are still important annual events for merchants as a preparation for the New Year, as they are preparing for the New Year. I am. Originally, it was based on the customs of Kansai, with the religion of Ebisu God as a guardian deity of commerce.

ebisu01m.JPGOn the 19th, items offered to Ebisu-ko, fish and vegetables, and Komiya (household miniature shrine) were sold. On the day of the 20th, we had a grand feast with relatives. Also, in Edo, it seems that both the gods of Ebisu and Daikoku were celebrated.

Ebisu Street is a small street. Even though office buildings lined up, the history that has been handed down and the old streets left a remnant of time. I'm looking forward to the Beta City and the Ebisu Shrine Festival, which will be held soon.
At the festival, there is a city in front of Takarada Ebisu Shrine Gate and around it.

 
Correspondent Minato kid, Chuo-ku Tourism Association

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No. 22 September 25, 2018