Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

We visit temples and shrines in Chuo-ku and publish a series where you can enjoy a stroll while examining bad haiku. This time, I chose "Suitengu" as the fourth place of worship.

As you know, "Suitengu" is gathering religion as a god of child-raising, safe delivery, and child-raising. In the first place, the Arima family, based in Kurume, Kyushu, worshiped in the mansion. Similar to Kurume's headquarters, the three pillars are gods, in addition to the primitive god of Japan, Tenno-Minakashujin (Aminonaka Nushi no Kami).

It is the beginning of history in Edo that the Arima family recommended the branch of "Suitengu", which was revered in Kurume, to Edo Kamiyashiki (currently near Mita, Minato-ku) at the time in 1818 (Bunsei Gen). . It is said that the religion of the common people increased so much despite being inside the clan residence, so it became even more popular because it allowed visitors to visit the residence only once a month. At that time, the word "Suitengu of Arima" remains in the ground (stylish language).　

In the Meiji era, he turned two and moved to the site of the Arima family Edo Nakayashiki in the current Kakigara-cho. There was also a downtown area in Ningyocho nearby, and the number of visitors did not decrease. By the way, when transferring divine spirit from the former Arima family Edo Kamiyashiki, it was divided into the local area, so "Suitengu" is still enshrined at the former Shinmeigu Shrine in Mita.

By the way, Mr. Arima of the Kurume clan was originally named after Settsu Nationaluma County. It's where the famous Arima Onsen in Kobe is located. In addition, the school name is derived from the fact that [Ama Elementary School in Chuo Ward], located right next to Suitengu Shrine, was founded by the donation of the 12th owner of the Arima family during the Meiji Restoration. In addition, what I think of the Arima family is Mr. Yorining, the 15 heads who also worked as politicians. It has left a name in the horse racing Grand Prix "Arima Memorial". I was associated with such a variety of relationships.　

By the way, when you visit "Suitengu" on a sunny autumn holiday, you can see many parents and children from Celebration for the healthy growth of children and first shrine visit for a newborn during this season. Recently, some groups have become like groups surrounding small children, accompanied by their parents and their parents, reflecting the declining birthrate and aging population. This is also a smile when the smile overflows more than usual.　

As soon as you climb the stairs and pass through the torii gate, it's main hall. Hold your hands quietly. Suddenly looking beside shrine hall, there are statues of dogs and kappa statues, watching the growth of children. Dogs have long been admired like guardian angel, a child who has many births and safe births. It has been a custom since ancient times to tighten the abdominal belt on "Dog Day". Kappa is also said to give blessings to safe delivery and child care. Listening to the children's innocent voice, I can't help but pray, "I hope this world is peaceful."　

When you leave the precincts and go to the main street, you will find an old candy store (Komatsuya) below the shrine. It seems that everything has been open since 1924. It is said that they originally sold kneaded candy to worshipers, but eventually they began to sell Chitose candy in the Shichigosan season.

By the way, it is customary that Tsunayoshi Tokugawa (later the fifth general), who was originally Tatebayashi feudal lord, began celebrating his health when his son was five years old. Therefore, it was a custom centered on the Kanto region, but it is said that it gradually spread throughout the country after the Meiji era. Nowadays, there are some people who do it flashy like a children's fashion show, but after all, it is more important for parents to pray for their child's growth rather than shape.　

It was a day of calmness, regretting the fall.

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This is the third installment of a series where you can go around the sacred place of Chuo-ku and enjoy a stroll while also serving as a ginko.

This time, I changed my taste and visited [Catrick Tsukiji Church] in Akashicho. 

When I visited this church on a certain autumn day, I was surrounded by green trees and showed a calm appearance.

After the Meiji Restoration, the priests who came to Japan for the mission of Christianity began renting a merchant near Inaribashi and making it a temporary church. Later, in Japan, after Nagasaki and Yokohama, the cathedral was founded in 1874.

However, since this first cathedral was destroyed by the Great Kanto Earthquake, the current cathedral was built again in 1927 (Showa 2). At first glance it looks like a stone, but it seems that it is actually made of wooden mortar.

It is based on the ancient Greek architectural style "Dorlia style" (also called the Doris style) found in Parthenon Shrine, and six pillars are lined up in front. According to what I heard, he referred to the [St. Magdalena Church] in Paris (in French, the Church of St. Madeleine).

Last summer, when I visited Paris, I stopped by the Church of St. Magdalena, and it looks very similar. Just like the center of Paris, we are proud to have a venerable church in Chuo-ku, the middle of Tokyo.

Inside the church, there is a copper-made Western bell that was cast in France in 1876 (Meiji 9), and is known as "Janne Louise of Edo". The cathedral is also designated as the Historic buildings selected by Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Tangible Cultural Property inhabitants of Chuo-ku along with the Western Bells.

The shadow of the cathedral stretches into the garden in a quiet atmosphere. It is a space that blends into the surrounding greenery and relaxes the mind.

By the way, if you walk a little from the church, you will find [Akatsuki Park]. This park, which is often used for local events, is also a local resting place. Seasonal flowers are planted in the park, which accents visitors and adds Aya to the scenery.

It seems that it is used not only as a place for parents and children and the elderly, but also as a place where businessmen can take a break.

Furthermore, if you walk toward Tsukiji Market, you will find a stylish shop called [Orimine Bakers]. It's my favorite bakery. It tastes with origami. There is also a wide lineup, from orthodox whole grains to confectionery breads with various ideas.

The area around Akashicho, which retains the exotic atmosphere since the Meiji era, is recommended for holiday walks. Why don't you walk slowly in the refreshing air of autumn?

Finally, today's phrase.

The autumn depth of the folds of the pillars of the cathedral