Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

It's the end of walking.

A while ago, my parents came to Tokyo to play, so four adults, including my husband, took a rickshaw to sightseeing around Ningyocho and Nihonbashi.

Until then, I only knew Asakusa where I could ride a rickshaw in Tokyo, but I happened to discover a rickshaw sightseeing at "Discovery Edo Shitamachi" on the website of the Royal Park Hotel where my parents stayed!

The course we were guided by was

[Start] Royal Park Hotel → Matsushima Shrine → The statue of Benkei in the Kanjin Book → Meijiza → Suitengu (Kamiya) → amazake Yokocho → Koami Shrine → Nihonbashi

→Main Building of the Bank of Japan → Mitsui Main Building → Cored Muromachi [Goal]

That's right.

We had a total of 10 locations, including two Nihonbashi Seven Lucky Gods, in about 60 minutes.

<Benkei statue of Kanjincho>

<Koami Shrine>

A vigorous carman at each spot will guide you carefully with interesting episodes.

It was a day when amazake could fully enjoy the streets full of Edo atmosphere!

<amazake of Owari-ya>

According to what I heard, the birthplace of the rickshaw is Nihonbashi.

It was a "smart" to go around this area related to rickshaws by rickshaws.

<Nihonbashi>

If you are planning to stay at the Royal Park Hotel this spring, as well as wanting to go sightseeing with a rickshaw!☆

http://www.rph.co.jp/index.html (Reservation required!)

　[Kabukiza] has started "The fourth generation Nakamura Ganjiro's name announcement performance". The past "Gunjaku" has been renewed, and a big historic site has been revived after the predecessor. After a performance at [Shochiku-za, Osaka] in January and February, it was unveiled in Tokyo.

　Since the first day, there has been a lot of daily entry. Of course, there are many customers who want to see Ganjiro, the leading role, but it is also a secret to even more popular that executives are working together to excite the festive mood.

　I feel like the first spring breeze is blowing in the town of Tokyo.

　By the way, there are many people who are familiar with the fun of the theater, so I will postpone it, and this time I will introduce the [Kabukiza Gallery] on the 5th floor of Kabukiza Tower. It is a space where you can enjoy various special exhibitions related to Kabuki. Currently, materials and videos related to Ganjiro Nakamura are on display under the title "Ganjirohan" along with the theater performance.
　In Kyoto and Osaka, the word "~han" is often used as a title. It means "-san", but there is a nuance that is more familiar and respected than that. It would be how long the past Ganjiro was longed for by people.

　In the gallery, there are exhibits of costumes actually used by Ganjiro on the stage, and valuable images of successive generations. I feel more close to you. You can also put it in the photo together beside the picture of Ganjiro, the current generation of the name greeting. After the tour, you can also walk through the garden on the same floor or enjoy the famous "Matcha Mont Blanc" at "Kotobuki Tsukido".

　While looking at the large roof, descend the Goemon Staircase and go to the 4th floor, you will see photos of nostalgic famous actors in the corridor. Walking slowly while thinking of the stage scene of memories is a rich time.

　By the way, if you bring your Kabukiza admission ticket for this month, the admission fee will be reduced by 100 yen at 600 yen.

　You can stop by before and after the theater, or visit with a silver bra. Please come and visit us.