Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

I went to see what the situation is Harumi, who was decided to be the Olympic athlete village to be held in Tokyo in 2020.

The area around Harumi Pier was undergoing an amazing transformation.

The impressive building of the Harumi Passenger Terminal (pictured above, the building on the left) was as it was, but before, there were several buildings for the athlete village under construction in the former parking lot or around it.

After the Olympics, an even higher-rise tower apartment will be built, and many houses will be lined up.

There was a sign of "Athlete Village Construction Site"

From Harumi Wharf, you can see the building of Toyosu Market (Koto-ku), which opened after the relocation of Tsukiji Market in October last year.

There, on the 5th of this month, there was the first New Year's annual "first auction", and a bluefin tuna (278 km) from Oma, Aomori Prefecture was auctioned off for 333.6 million yen per bottle.

The scenery of Harumi is changing steadily.

 

 

This year, we visited Seven Lucky Gods on New Year's Day.

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⑤　Suehiro-jinja Shrine

[Vaisravana]

2-25-20, Nihonbashiningyocho

It is said that the company name was derived from the discovery of Chukei's fan-ichi pattern during the restoration of shrine hall.

⑥　Kasama Inari-jinja Shrine Tokyo Bessha

[Jujin]

2-11-6, Nihonbashihamacho

In the middle of the Edo period, it was split off from Kasama Inari Shrine in Ibaraki Prefecture, one of Japan's three largest Inari shrines.

On the way from Kasama Inari Shrine to Sugimori Shrine, there is a monument to Genji Store Ruins near the intersection of Kinza-dori and Ningyocho-dori St.

You know, this is a model of the Genji store of Kabuki "Yowajo Ukina Yokogushi"

⑦　Sugimori Shrine

[Ebisu god]

1-10-2, Nihonbashihoridomecho

On the precincts is a monument of "Tomizuka" commemorating the fact that this shrine was once the place of the fortune exhibition.

Sugimori is one of Edo Mimori, which was named alongside Yanagimori Shrine and Kasumori Shrine during the Edo period, and is worshiped as a god of fukutoku and business.

⑧　Takarada Ebiju-jinja Shrine

[Ebisu god]

3-10-11, Nihonbashihoncho

It is said that it was originally the guardian of Takarada Village, located in Edo-jo Castle, and is now famous in the city of Bettara, which is held every October.

"Sanko Inari Shrine" is located near the monument of "Genji Store Ruins" mentioned earlier, in a narrow alley from Ningyocho-dori St.

This is good for the disappearance of the cat.

"Nihonbashi Seven Lucky Gods", please visit us once by all means

Click here for a blog post about visiting Nihonbashi Seven Lucky Gods last year on New Year's Day　⇒

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Last year, I went to Nihonbashi Seven Lucky Gods with my dog for the first time, and thanks to this, my family was able to stay healthy for a year.

This year, we went around Seven Lucky Gods with a dog on New Year's Day.

①　Koami-jinja Shrine

[Fukurokuju / Benzaiten]

16-23, Nihonbashikoamicho

The Doburoku Festival at the end of November is famous.

There is a line here every year on New Year's Day.

②　Chanoki-jinja Shrine

[Hobukuro no son]

1-12-10, Nihonbashiningyocho

Tea trees are planted around the shrine.

It is also called protective god against fire outbreaks.

On the way from Koami Shrine to Chanoki Shrine is an explanation board of "Saigo Takamori Yashiki Ruins" which stands near the main entrance of Nihonbashi Elementary School.

In addition, an explanation board for the birthplace of Junichirou Tanizaki is also embedded in the wall of the building.

In addition, there is "Okanonji" facing Ningyocho-dori St.

The head of the Tetsuzo Bosatsu, which is enshrined here, is excavated from the iron well (Kurogane no I) in front of Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gu Shrine in Kamakura.

③　Suitengu Shrine

[Benzaiten]

2-4-1, Nihonbashikakigaracho

You know, there is a god who is good for safe delivery, water shortage, and water sales.

In the precincts, you can't enter unless you hold a dog, so wait outside

On the day of the "first dog", many people were visiting.

④　Matsushima-jinja Shrine

[Okunigami]

2-15-2, Nihonbashiningyocho

At the time of its foundation, the surrounding area was Kojima, an inlet, and it is said that this name was given because pine trees were growing in Shimauchi.

Everyone, please try it once.

Following Nihonbashi Seven Lucky Gods Tour 2019 (Part 2)

Click here for a blog post about visiting Nihonbashi Seven Lucky Gods last year on New Year's Day　⇒

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The 35th "Ginza Old Book City", which has become an annual event, will be held in January.

The previous year, those who purchased in this city seemed to be sent a catalog with an old book catalog, and this catalog arrived.

This catalog itself is beautiful (inside is almost color ()), thanks, thanks

The place is the event square on the 8th floor of Matsuya Ginza.

The period is from Wednesday, January 16 to 21 (Mon).

In addition to old books, art works such as books, ukiyo-e, etc. that will be fun just by looking at them will be exhibited.

Please drop in during the period

Click here for the blog post that introduced the previous "City of Old Books"　⇒

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Tsukiji Sushi Seiso Main Store is located on the first floor of the Aroa Tsukiji Building facing Heisei-dori, Tsukiji 1-chome.

It is also famous for its tuna dismantling show

It is open from 11:00 noon to 5:00 midnight (before dawn).

Sunday sales are nice around here.

Today, I visited lunchtime and ordered a seafood bowl set for the lunch menu.

Salad and steamed tea bowl.

Thank you for having a salad. The steamed tea bowl is also delicious.

Seafood bowl

I forgot to take pictures and started eating.

Each story is fresh.

It's in the lunch rotation.

Click here for the website of this shop　⇒

https://sakanaya-group.com/01sushisen/01sohonten/main.html

 

 

This is Hamarikyu Onshi Garden at the end of the year.

This is closed from the end of the year and the beginning of the year, from December 29 to January 1.

Opening hours on the opening day are from 9 am to 5 pm.

We were preparing to welcome visitors for the New Year.

Every year on New Year's Day, this garden holds an event suitable for the New Year.

Demonstration of hawkkiju, feathering and paradoxing in the fun square, commemorative photography at "Tsubame no Ochiya", garden guide, "Matsu no Ochiya" special guide, offer matcha at Ochiya in Nakajima, etc.

Both will be held on January 2nd and 3rd.

This is the venue where demonstrations of hawk art are held.

This is a winter tradition, "snow hanging"

Frost protection

In this season, there are few flowers,

Japanese allspice

Ticant camellia

Tsuwabuki

Narcissus

Bright red fruit of Manryo

canola flower, protected by the net, was also beginning to bloom

I think I come here every time, but if there is such a quiet and relaxing space in Chuo-ku, it is very close to Tokyo Bay.