Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

Hello, this is Minato kid. Today, we will walk "Tokikan-dori" from 4-5 Nihonbashi Muromachi to 3 Nihonbashi Kodenmacho.

Speaking of "Time Bell Street", "Kokucho Bell" is "Kokucho Bell". At present, there was a bell at the time of the street, just as it was called "Jinmichi", which entered the back street from the Muromachi 4-chome intersection.

It was founded in the era of the second shogun Hidetada, and it was Genchi Tsuji who took the role of bells. It is interesting because their ancestors also served as an accused (Katsujiki) to inform the time of meals at the temple. After that, he served Ieyasu, played the role of drums, and played the morning and evening time signals.

The bell of time conveys the time to the city of Edo. There is an interesting song and Kawayanagi that gives a glimpse of the daily lives of the people of Edo, surrounding the bell of time.

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Travelers from Edo to Kyoto and Osaka departed after hearing the bell of Kokumachi at seven o'clock (4 o'clock in the morning) on Nihonbashi, which has not yet dawned. This song lasts from the fifty-three Tokaido to Kyoto.

"The bell of Kokumachi is heard to the Netherlands."
It was written like Nagasakiya, the residence of the chief of Dutch trading post, who came from Nagasaki, because it was very close.


On the banks of the bell at the time, in 1737 (1737), the haiku master Hayakawa Hayakawa joined an hermitage called "Yahantei". As an inner apprentice, young Buson Yosa lived here and tried to train haikai. The name of "Night Hantei" is named after the Tang poem "Night Hanno Bell Voice Passenger Ship Nishiru".

The bell when it entered the Meiji era and finished its role. Although it was temporarily lost due to the Great Kanto Earthquake, it was protected by Shichibei Kuwabara in Kodemmacho, and in 1933, a bell tower was built in Jishi Park, and the bell when it was popular with the people of Edo, It was preserved here. The bell has the inscription of casting in 1711 (1711).

The area around Jisshi Park is the place where the Temmacho prison was located during the Edo period. It is said that when there was salvation in prison, he slowed the bell as if praying for life extension. For this reason, it was also called the "bell of compassion."
The ruins of Temmacho prison are the land of the demise of many priests who donated precious blood to the establishment of modern nations, including the Yoshida Shoin, and are considered a sacred place for the history of the Meiji Restoration. At present, there are Daianrakuji Temple and Minobe Betsuin Temple opposite Jisshi Park across the bell street of time.

Correspondent Minato kid, Chuo-ku Tourism Association

No. 23 September 29, 2018

Hello, 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".

Originally, Takarada Shrine was located in Takarada Village in Edo Castle (now near Otemachi). The name is also derived from this.
　

In 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.
　

By 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.

On 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.

　

No. 22 September 25, 2018

"Honshirogane Street" is the most recently named street among the many nicknamed roads in Chuo Ward. Born in 2015 (2015). It is a 520m journey from 4-2 Nihonbashi Honishicho to 4-6 Nihonbashi Honmachi.

Nearly 100 years later, the name of the revived "Honshirogane" was packed with impressive episodes.



　
♪　Honshirogane Town
　

In the Edo period, on the border with Kanda, facing Kandabori and outer moat, there was a town called Hon-Shiroganemachi. It is the northern half of the current 4-chome Nihonbashi Honishi-cho, Nihonbashi Muromachi, and Nihonbashi Honmachi. The name of the town is derived from the fact that silver craftsmen lived and the fact that they were named after a book to distinguish it from Shin-Shiroganemachi, which later stood in Kanda.

Honshiroganemachi, which was a townhouse extending east and west, has developed greatly as a townman area that meets the consumption demand of samurai. Various masters of various occupations, such as sword wakizashi work, sewing foil shop, and fingermono shop, lived there.

By the way, Kandabori is also called "Ryukan River". It was a digging built between Nihonbashi and Kanda, and there were six bridges in Honshiroganemachi.

Now, let's introduce two bridges where you can get a glimpse of the lifestyle at that time.
　

♪　Imagawa Bridge
　

Imagawa Bridge was a very important bridge from Nihonbashi to Nakasendo. It is said that it was named during the Tenna era (1681-83) because it was built by the efforts of the lord of this area, Zenemon Imagawa.

Around the bridge, there were many merchants who were particular about pottery (Setomono), and it was very busy. The "Edo Jugumi wholesaler handbook" lists the names of Nishimuraya Kanbei at 1-chome Hongincho and Yakabei Imagawa at 2-chome and 3-chome as Setomono wholesalers.
　

♪　Ryukan Bridge
　

Ryukanbashi (Ryukanbashi at that time) was a wooden bridge during the Edo period, but in 1926 (1926), the bridge rebuilt by the earthquake reconstruction project was a very valuable cultural property as "Japan's first reinforced concrete truss". It has become.

The streetcar passed over the bridge, so efforts were made to maintain strength. Another feature of the earthquake reconstruction bridge is that the abutment protrudes from the seawall to emphasize the presence of the bridge, but in the case of Ryukan Bridge, its characteristics are remarkable.

A part of Ryukan Bridge still remains in the former Hashizume Square. (Location: 4-chome, Nihonbashi-Honishicho, Chuo-ku, 2-3-chome, Uchikamida, Chiyoda-ku)
　
　
♪　Sweeping

I found an interesting picture at a construction site near the former Ryukan Bridge.

A picture of the Edo period drawn on the soundproof wall. They are lined up with kimonos at the store. It seems to have depicted the bustle of the second-hand clothing store, but what should be noted is its border. The ward chapters of Chuo-ku and Chiyoda-ku are treated as collaborations.

It seems that you can hear the lively traffic of people and the rich human activities that the bridge connects.


　

The name of the town "Honshirogane" was lost due to the Taisho era earthquake reconstruction project, but the street that runs east and west through the town has been protected to this day.

Hongin-dori, which I walked this time, was a wonderful street that fulfilled the desire of the local people to regain the historic town name.

　
Correspondent Minato kid, Chuo-ku Tourism Association

No. 21 September 11, 2018

Hello, this is Minato kid.

Today, I came to the sidewalks of Nihonbashikabutocho and Kayabacho.
　

♪　Welcome to the sidewalk museum!
　


At the foot of the bus stop at Kayabacho 1-chome, I found a picture of Toden.

The Toden in the picture seems to be 19 lines.

It was the route from Dori Sanchome to Oji Station.

In addition, there are many systems that pass through Kayabacho, and it seems that it was a key point of transportation at that time.
　

It goes back to 1903 that a tram began running in Tokyo.

Time changed, and in the 1940s and 1940s, the transportation network from Toden to subway changed drastically.



There was also a picture of Toden on the sidewalk on the Kabuto-cho side.

I wonder if this is dusk. The sky dyed indigo is beautiful.

Well, let's walk towards Armor Bridge.
　
I found two pictures of flowers.
In this area, there is a street called Ueki Nagaya.
On the fair, there was a market selling plants and bonsai.



　

　
Kabuto-cho and Kayabacho are towns surrounded by three rivers.
Nihonbashi River, Kaede River and Kamejima River.
During the Edo period, there were many unloading sites and warehouses along the river.
　

　
In 1872, Eiichi Shibusawa, the father of modern capitalism, set up a residence in Kabuto-cho and founded Daiichi National Bank and Tokyo Stock Exchange.

The five-story tower building that resembles the central keep in the distance is the Daiichi National Bank.

Well, it's the sidewalk in front of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
　

　
It was in 1931 that the cylindrical main building was completed.

A doris-style order column, a statue representing commerce, engineering, agriculture, and transportation, was placed at the top.

In the rear, there was a market hall. The ceiling was a majestic space with a skylight fitted with stained glass in a pale color.

In 1988, it was rebuilt into the current building.
　

The sidewalk with pictures is interesting, isn't it?

I feel like I can see the expression of the town.

From now on, I would like to walk in Chuo-ku, cherishing the encounter with wonderful sidewalks.

　
Correspondent Minato kid, Chuo-ku Tourism Association

No. 20 August 19, 2018

When you walk along Tsukuda Island, you often encounter a triangular space.

The sidewalk is also triangular to follow it.

The reason why a triangular space was created is in the direction of the streets.
　

♪　Tsukuda Island and Shin-Tsukuda Island

Looking at the map, the streets of Tsukuda Island are almost aligned with the Edo side, while Shin-Tsukuda Island is facing the same direction as Tsukishima.

A long time ago, fishermen in Tsukuda-mura, Nishinari-gun, Settsu-kuni (now Nishiyodogawa-ku, Osaka Prefecture) were invited by Ieyasu to enter Edo and served to offer white fish. Later, in 1644 (1644), Tsukuda Island was built.

At that time, Tsukuda Island was built facing Edo Castle. Therefore, Tsukuda Island seems to be in line with the town of Edo.

　
On the other hand, Shin-Tsukuda Island was born in 1896 (1896). It is reclaimed at the same time as the Tsukishima area, and the direction is the same as Tsukiji and Fukagawa. Indeed, there is Aioi Bridge between Fukagawa, which is connected by a straight road.
That's why a triangular space was created.

I surrounded Tsukuda Island with a black line.

On the left, the red frame is Shin-Tsukuda Island. Right, a triangular space formed between them.

(Created based on the appendix map of the Chuo Ward Kyobashi Library "News from Local Room" / 1911)
　

　
♪　Tsukuda Island and Tsukuda-ohashi Bridge

◀　Tsukuda-ohashi Bridge in Spring

Opened in 1964 (1964)

The orbits of Tsukuda-ohashi Bridge and Shingetsu Overpass also seem to make triangles.
Tsukuda-ohashi Bridge has changed its track significantly after crossing the Sumida River. It's because the direction of the road or the town is different.


The triangular space is a park.

A town with a history is interesting because it has expressions on the terrain and roads.

I really like Chuo-ku, where there are new discoveries every time I walk.

　

Chuo-ku Tourism correspondent Minatokko-chan

No. 18 June 22, 2018

Daimon-dori is a 1.2km street from Nihonbashi Kodenmacho 18 to Nihonbashi Ningyocho 2-14. This nickname came in 1988.
On the sidewalk of Daimon Street, there were many pictures that tell the history of this town.

♪　Welcome to the sidewalk museum!



This is a picture of the sidewalk found in Nihonbashi Horidome-cho.
The origin of the town name "Horidome-cho" is that, as the name implies, the digging stopped here.



This is a picture on the sidewalk of Nihonbashitomizawacho.
People like peddlers carry a lot of kimonos on their backs. In fact, it seems that this merchant is "fresh selling".

　

Tomizawa-machi and Tachibana-cho were towns with many used clothing stores.
On a clear day, he laid straw mats (rather) outside the store and sold used clothes side by side.

By the way, do you know the origin of the town name of Tomizawa town?
It seems that he came from Jinnai Tobisawa, which was set up in this area during Keicho.
Tobizawa Jinnai was ordered to crack down on thieves in Edo. On the other hand, it was also the original tightening of the used clothing store.
It seems that stolen goods were sometimes brought into used clothing stores, and it was cracking down on thieves there.
It is said that Tobi Sawacho became later and became Tomizawa-cho.

It's wonderful that Tomizawa has been continuing for more than 60 years as a town council as many towns have been split and integrated after the war.



Well, I'm in Temmacho.
You have had many pedestrians over the years. Is this a picture of the role of a horse?
The role of horse riding is to pass on horses to official travelers. Speaking of the role of the horse on the way, which was set up in Otemmacho, it is Magome Kageyu.

Oh? After passing Kodemmacho, the pavement changed.
Apparently, I have entered Chiyoda-ku.
Then, what jumped into my eyes was a signpost with "Daimon Street". Crossing Chuo-ku, the same street name continued!

▲Signposts in Chiyoda-ku

Please take a look at the pavement digest version of Daimon Street.

１．It's a combination of colors like a triple cat. I think it's still new.
２．It's a familiar color in Chuo-ku.
３．It's a rare type. A square is made of green blocks, and both sides are accented with red squares.

The sidewalk with pictures that I met again this time.
The sidewalk that tells the characteristics and history of the area is charming and very interesting.
From now on, I would like to walk a lot on the wonderful sidewalk of Chuo-ku.

Correspondent Minato kid, Chuo-ku Tourism Association

No. 19 July 10, 2018