Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

 In the first part, we introduced Toyomi Bridge, Minato Bridge, Kayaba Bridge, Armor Bridge, and Edobashi, but this time we will introduce Nihonbashi, Nishikawashibashi and Ichiishibashi. 

　　　

 

Nihonbashi (Nihonbashi 1-chome - Nihonbashi Muromachi 1-chome)

  It was built by Ieyasu Tokugawa in Keicho 8 (1603).

The following year, it became the starting point of the Gokaido and supported the prosperity of Edo as the center of Japan.

In the Meiji era, the center of the bridge was designated as the base point of the national highway, and the road marking of Tokyo City was set up.

The current bridge is a double arch bridge completed in 1911 (1911) and will celebrate its 100th anniversary next year.     　　  

The architect, Yorinaka Tsumaki, was in charge of the decoration, with bronze sculptures of Kirin and lions.

Kirin in the bridge light in the center of the bridge represents prosperity, and the lions at the four corners represent protection.

 

Ichiishibashi Nihonbashi Honishicho 1-chome to Yaesu 1-chome)

This bridge spans the place where outer moat water joins the Nihonbashi River.

In Goto (Goto and Goto) because there was a mansion of Shozaburo Goto in the north and Goto Seidensuke, a kimono dealer in the south.

It seems that it has become a one stone bridge.

 

 

From the early Edo period, it has already been seen as "Kibashi" in the "Bushu Toshima Group Edoshoshozu".

In 1922 (1922), it became a modern bridge with steel-framed concrete granite, and it did not fall under the Great Kanto Earthquake, and has been used as an important bridge since then.

However, in 1997, all Hashimoto bodies were removed and only one main pillar was left, leaving the appearance of those days.

 

 

On the left side of the main pillar, you can see the information board of "Ichiishibashi Lost Shirase Stone Mark". 

If you read the explanation, in the Edo period, all residents have the illusion that they were family members.

If you haven't visited yet, please take a walk.

 Nishikawabashi Bridge (Nihonbashi Honishicho 1-chome, Nihonbashi Muromachi 1-chome to Yaesu 1-chome, Nihonbashi 1-chome)

The right bank of the Nihonbashi River from Nihonbashi to Ichiishibashi was named "Nishikawabashi Bridge" because it was named Nishikawagishicho.

The first generation was built in 1891, and at that time it was the latest railway bridge, but was damaged by the Great Kanto Earthquake.

It was replaced by the current bridge in 1925, and was restored in 1922, 65 years later, and was maintained with a design incorporating wooden structure.

The road over which the bridge is built is Bank of Japan Street.　　　

　　　　

 

 

 special exhibition, commemorating the 5th anniversary of the opening of the Mitsui Memorial Museum, Oukyo Maruyama's masterpieces have been collected at the Mitsui Art Memorial Museum.

From eyeglasses, which triggered Okyo to learn perspective in adolescence during his youth, to large screen works such as folding screen paintings and sliding doors during the Taisei period, the imaginary world of Okyo is spreading.

Several works designated as important cultural properties and dynamic works along with national treasures will slip back in time to the Edo period.

　　Period　　：　　　October 9 (Sat)-November 28 (Sun)

　　Opening hours　：　　10:00 am to 5:00 pm (entrance until 4:30 pm)

　　Admission fee　　：　　　General 1200. - 900. for those aged 70 and over (bringinging proof of identity)

　　Closed days　：　　　Monday　※　Opened on November 22 (Monday)　　　　　　

Oukyo Maruyama (1733-1795) Founder of the Maruyama school, a painter in the middle of the Edo period　　

　　　　　　　　  　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　The following is the newly confirmed "Matsuzuru Figure Screen" by Oukyo Maruyama.

It was signed in 1770 (Meiwa 7).

It was the first time.　This work will be on display until November 7th.　　　　　　　　

 　　　

 

 

The Sky Tree is 478 meters and has a presence even when viewed from Chuo-ku, and thanks to the Sumida River, it is from Chuo-ohashi Bridge that you can see it firmly without being disturbed by the building.

I took a picture with a sky tree in the middle of Eitai Bridge.

 

On the way back ...

A lot of winter birds were playing when viewed from the top of Chuo-ohashi Bridge.

I guess it's an early group that came to Japan soon ...

The surface of the water, which looked thin and pink, was a little sunset.

I found a water bus around Paris Square.

It looks like the last guest of this day was dropped from the water bus and the way home after completing the mission.

 

A tugboat passed through the same place.

I was pulling the barge, but at the same time I couldn't show it.

This tugboat is very useful when a large ship arrives at Harumi Wharf, pushing the ship sideways and backwards to reach the quay.

I think that the area is surrounded by rubber so that you can hit wherever you hit.

 

 

 

 Delicious, oishii ... I found a tofu shop.

Founded in 1907, Futaba Shoten in amazake Yokocho, Ningyocho.

At first, it seems that it was the main subject, starting with "Ganmodoki", but now we mainly deal with more than 30 kinds of products, mainly tofu.

 　　

Of course, "Okara" and "Soy milk" ...

Tofu pudding, tofu donuts, fried tofu, and even croquettes ...

It is a croquette that does not use meat or potatoes.

On the main street, there were hot and cold amazake.

 

 Zaru tofu cuts the water of the material with a colander, so the tofu dough is hard and finished, and it feels dense.

The side dishes are "Okara" and "hijiki" and "beans", which are nostalgic for the past.

All of them are reasonable at about ￥300.

"Yuba" is also available.

There were "Ganmodoki", "Jumbo Cancer" and "Ginkgo Cancer" and I bought it home.

 "Ginkgo cancer with ginkgo" contained five ginkgo in one "cancer".

Futaba Shoten is located on the first floor of the Futaba Building, and the second floor is a "tofu-eat shop", where various tofu dishes are prepared.

He said that "tofu making" woke up at 4:00 in the morning is difficult in winter.

But it feels more delicious to buy tofu or eat tofu dishes at the shop of the creator.

There are many such fun shops in Chuo-ku.

Mr. Benmatsu, who visited in August, also learned that the president was making a lunch box, and became more and more fond of Benmatsu Bento.

At the Mitsukoshi Main Store, tofu from Futaba Shoten and Benmatsu's lunch boxes are also sold.

　　　　　　　　

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