Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

 Even though "the highest place" is not "land price" or "building height", it is about "elevation".

The terrain of Chuo-ku is flat without mountains and valleys, and it is relatively easy for cycling and walking around the town. Walking around Chiyoda-ku and Minato-ku, you can see that there are many slopes. You can realize that most of Chuo-ku was landfills.

In the first place, the place that became the standard for measuring altitudes across the country was the first place. It was a water mark in Chuo-ku. In the early Meiji era, tide level was observed to determine zero (A.P.), and based on this, the average sea level of Tokyo Bay (T.P. = 0m above sea level) was determined, and a "standard marker" was installed.

From this historical benchmark, the current Japanese benchmark (24.4140m) in the Kensei Memorial Park in front of National Diet Building was surveyed.

The remnants of the city's historic site, the remnants of the city's historic site, are well-known, but what can not be overlooked is the "first-class benchmark" Komushi "" (above photo) located slightly away from it. . It was relocated to its current location in 2006 (2006), and an explanation board was installed in February 2009 (2009). The altitude here is 3.24m.

By the way, What is the highest altitude in Chuo-ku?

According to the document ("Standard Base Survey Results Table", July 2008, Tokyo Civil Engineering Technology Center), 20 altitudes (Tokyo Bay average sea level (T.P.)) are listed in Chuo-ku. .

The high altitude point is 4.7619m at Nihonbashi Honishicho 3-chome. Next is Ginza 5-chome 4.7562m and Ginza 8-chome 3.8337m (lower photo = Ginza 8-chome standard base). After all, Ginza has a high "land price", but the "ground" seems to be high.

On the other hand, the altitude at the low point is 0.7360m. Therefore, the height difference of the altitude in the ward is about 4m, about the height of the first floor of the building.

As you follow the high altitude, it seems that you are along the ridgeline, which was called Edo Maejima from the ancient Hongo Plateau. It seems that the former Tokai route was also passed here, and was there a city that made use of the terrain?

■"History here in Chuo-ku" series
The 1st "I still have Reigishi Island" here>>
The 2nd "A bridge that remains at the intersection" here>>

The Spanish Bar has recently become popular, and this is also a must-book shop on Monday, when flamenco live is held.

The exterior is a warehouse, but inside gives the impression that it brought the Spanish atmosphere as it is.

Not only Spain's specialty Paerilla, but also Hammon Iberico (Iberico pig's raw ham) in the photo is exquisite.

Spanish and Portuguese cuisine uses a lot of seafood, so it feels familiar to Japanese people in Europe and the United States.

The flamenco live is also worth a look.

　Access map

Today, there are large clams, clams, turtle shells, mill shells, scallops, etc.
Depending on the season, there may be turtle hands, Fujitsubo, and Taira shellfish.

Sea urchins come out just by breaking their shells.
I've never seen such a sea urchin.

Other shells are only baked in basic terms, and it is the best to eat anything as they are according to the tide of the land. I don't season it at all, but it's certainly delicious.

The tightening is a shell pot. Just pour the shell and boil it with sake. 
Just from the shell, so much! It tasted like that, and it was full of flavor.

At first glance it doesn't look like a restaurant behind the alley, but it is recommended for those who like shellfish.

　Wako, a stand specializing in live shellfish grilling