Hello, this is Minato kid.
Chuo Ward has three Chuo Ward libraries: Kyobashi Library, Nihonbashi Library, and Tsukishima Library.
Today, I would like to introduce the "Sankun Garden" that spreads in front of the entrance of the Chuo Ward Kyobashi Library.
The Sankun Garden of Kyobashi Library in Chuo Ward is a large space with a sense of openness, located one step down from the sidewalk. In this way, a garden located lower than the ground is called the sunken garden in architectural terms. There are stairs and slopes, so it is convenient when you come by bicycle, stroller, wheelchair, etc.
♪ The flowers of Sankun Garden
In the Sankun Garden, there are round flower beds. It is always neat, and seasonal flowers greet us gently.
In each flowerbed, a shrubs of the cypress family stands as a symbol, and flowers are planted around it.
This season, cyclamen Pansy, Sweet Alissam Margaret Viola and others are blooming vividly. During the Christmas season, the flower beds are decorated with ribbons to make you feel fun.
♪ Bulletin board of Sankun Garden
In addition, there is a bulletin board at the Sankun Garden of Kyobashi Library in Chuo Ward.
Here, various photos are displayed on a regular basis, introducing the history and townscape of Chuo-ku.
"Web Gallery Chuo City Library Collection" on the Chuo City Library website is introduced on paper.
The handmade bulletin board is warm and seems to soften the viewer.
♪ History of Chuo Ward Kyobashi Library
The current building of the Chuo Ward Kyobashi Library is integrated with the Chuo-ku government office, designed by Takeo Sato, completed in 1969 (1969).
The history of the Chuo Ward Kyobashi Library is old and dates back to 1910 (1910). It was the beginning of the Tokyo City Kyobashi Simple Library, which was opened at Kyobashi Hirone Elementary School. It was in 1929 (1929) that I moved to my current location.
It is one of the best libraries in Tokyo, with many books published before the war due to escape from the war and holding valuable materials. In addition, the regional reference room has materials related to Chuo-ku, as well as materials from the 23 wards of Tokyo and the Tama area.
As of April 2018, the Chuo Ward Kyobashi Library has 345,000 books, 253 magazines, 8733 CDs and DVDs, 19 newspapers, and 166 seats.
On the way home from choosing your favorite book, be sure to look at the flowers of Sankun Garden.
1-1-1 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku Kyobashi Library 1-chome, Chuo-ku
※Please note that the library and the ward office are not connected inside.
Correspondent Minato kid, Chuo-ku Tourism Association
No. 32 January 16, 2018
