Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

Recently, I took a walk around Hamacho Park. The weather was fine and the ginkgo shined in the soft sunlight in the evening.

Rather than yellow, it was golden, and I felt like there was something good, so I took it in my camera.

 

 

Finally, December is the season when the city shines with Christmas illuminations.

　

Especially in Ginza, the whole city is gorgeous with illuminations.

Here are some walking courses where you can enjoy the Christmas season.

　

First, go to the Sony Building at the Sukiyabashi intersection.

Until December 25, "Sound Planetarium 2014" will be held.

　

　

In the beautiful starry sky of "MEGASTAR-II", a planetarium that can project as many as 10 million stars, a program where you can enjoy a trip to the moon on a high-quality high-resolution sound source.

The starry sky reflected in the full room is very romantic.

　

In the second half of the program from December 1st, you can listen to unicorn "Fee So Moon", Ken Hirai "Tomorrow" and Fumiya Fujii "Breath at Dawn".

　

From 11:00 to 19:00, it is projected at 5, 25 and 45 minutes per hour.

It seems to be crowded on weekends and holidays and after 17:00, so weekdays are recommended.

　

In particular, it is recommended for the illumination walk around 16:00.

Because when I saw the planetarium at that time and went out, it was already dark, and the neon in the city of Ginza looked like a star, and it was very beautiful.

　

　

After leaving Sony Building, take Harumi-dori St. toward Tsukiji.

Turn at the corner of Wako at the Ginza 4-chome intersection and follow Chuo-dori toward Nihonbashi.

　

In front of Mikimoto, a beautiful Christmas tree

Every hour, you can enjoy the illuminations that change the dazzling color.

　

　

This tree, which has been popular as a winter tradition, is said to be the last this year due to the rebuilding of the Mikimoto Building.

It is lit every day until 22:00 until December 25.

　

A little more on Chuo-dori toward Nihonbashi, and Illumination of the Bulgarian Tower.

Bulgarian's characteristic design "Serpenti" shines.

The eye color is different every year, and this year it is purple.

　

　

The illuminations of Chanel's building on the diagonal line of the Bulgarian Tower, Louis Vuitton next door, are also beautiful.

　

Then go further toward Nihonbashi and pass through the overpass of the Ginza 1-chome expressway, you will see Tokyo Square Garden.

This is also colored with beautiful illuminations every year.

　

　

In the underground garden, there is a romantic gazebo.

There are benches inside, so be sure to take a commemorative photo.

　

There are many fashionable cafes, restaurants, and bars in Tokyo Square Garden, so it's nice to enjoy tea and meals, and Tokyo Metro Kyobashi Station is directly connected to the square, so it's convenient to go somewhere next.

　

From the Sukiyabashi intersection to this point, about 1 km Christmas illumination walk course

If you have time, please enjoy it.

 

 

A refreshing autumn day.

I would like to go on such a walk, ask historic sites, enjoy the autumn leaves, and eat delicious lunches.

First of all, from the ruins of Shinkawa.

"Shinkawa is a canal that is said to have been excavated by Zuiken Kawamura in Manji 3 (1660). In the Edo era, it was used for boating and transportation, and both banks were first prosperous as a timber wholesaler and later a liquor store wholesaler. " -Chuo-ku Tourism Association -

Now it has already been reclaimed, and this Shinkawa monument reminds us of those days.

　

It is the birthplace of the Central Commercial School.

Dr. Junjiro Takagusu, a Buddhist scholar, visited Europe and the United States, and was established with the aim of fostering highly educated merchants.

The school building was relocated from Shinkawa, Chuo-ku to Kameido, Koto-ku in 2001.

　

It is a cherry tree on the Sumida River Terrace.

Cherry blossoms are beautiful in spring, but autumn leaves are beautiful in autumn.

　

Cross the Chuo-ohashi Bridge and head for Tsukuda.　

　

Colorful leaves.

　　

You can also enjoy beautiful flowers.

　　

Beautiful ginkgo.

　

Near Tsukuda Kobashi.

It has a taste.

After enjoying the scenery, head to Takasago to buy a lunch box.

　

"Yakibuta croquette curry."

First of all, yakibuta croquettes are very delicious.

It has a kibuta and is very rich.

The curry is very spicy, but the onion is sweet and well-balanced.

　

The contents of the croquette.

There are a lot of fine kibutas.

　

"Yamagata beef yakiniku lunch box".

The meat is very delicious and the sauce is fragrant.

It has volume and is reasonable.

　

It was a nice walk to enjoy a delicious lunch while enjoying the refreshing autumn leaves.