Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

"Overview of Dansho Bridge and Former Dansho Bridge" is as follows.

　

Danjobashi: : It is located on Kajibashi Street, 2-3-chome, Kyobashi. In 1913 (1913), it was erected upstream of the former Dansho Bridge (Kaedegawa).

Moto Danjobashi (former Danjobashi) ：The name of the bridge was described as a name bridge in the Kanei era, Shoo era, and Meiryaku era, "Togoehashi" in the figure of 1700 (1700), and later it became Bunsho Bridge. It is derived from Shimada Dansho Kosuke, where mansion was located in Hatchobori (former Matsuyamachi) east of this bridge. In 1913 (1913), Dansho Bridge was erected upstream of Moto Dansho Bridge, so it was renamed Moto Dansho Bridge and survived, but was abandoned due to land readjustment. In Tokyo City, since this bridge was Japan's first domestic bridge, it was relocated and preserved as Hachiman Bridge at its current location (Koto-ku) in May 1929. The bridge was first built in 1878 (1878) by using domestic cast iron and steel. It was designated as a national important cultural property in 1977 (1977). 1989 (1989) Received the Honor Award of the Civil Engineers of the United States for the first time in Japan. A bridge with a chrysanthemum emblem. Bridge length 15.1m, width 9.0m. (Note) Excerpt from bridge, Hashizume open space, Chuo-ku Board of Education in Chuo-ku

　

Overview of Walking:
Walking through Kajibashi-dori, Eitai-dori St. to the destination heading east (the nearest station: departure starts at Takaracho Station on the Toei Asakusa Line, and the terminal ends at Monzennakacho Station on the Tokyo Metro Tozai Line and Toei Oedo Line)

　
From Toei Subway Takaracho Station, go east along Kajibashi Street to the current Dansho Bridge. There is a symbolized model of the former Dansho Bridge in the park on the left (north side), and a monument of Dansho Bridge installed by Chuo-ku in the park on the right.

　

Soon on the left, at the corner of Keika Square, there is an explanation board of the "Monoshiri Encyclopedia" p59 14 Hatchobori's power and concentric mansion. Go straight and cross Yaesu Street at Shinkawa 2-chome. I think this is around the southwestern side of the former Echizen moat. Cross to the right side of Kajibashi Street (in the direction of Chuo-ohashi Bridge) and proceed toward Eitai Bridge.

　

A little before the Eitai Bridge West Signal, a narrow road between the first gas station on the right and the building in front of it, seems to be the trace of Shinkawa. At the end, you can see Shinkawa stone monument p5777 in the distance. In addition, go through Kajibashi Street to Eitai Bridge. There is a monument of p565 seafarer education in Hashizume.

　

Cross the Eitai Bridge (important cultural property: current extension of life and the sidewalk is narrow) to Koto-ku side. From the bridge to the lower reaches of the Sumida River, the high-rise house on Ishikawajima, Chuo-ohashi Bridge, towers beautifully. There is an explanation board of Eitai Bridge (important cultural property) on Hashizume on the east bank.

　

Walk east on Eitai-dori St., turn the sidewalk to the north side of Eitai-dori St. at the traffic light on the way, and proceed east. Cross Kiyosumi-dori while checking the sideways at Monzen-Nakamachi Station, go straight ahead, go north on the east side road of Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine to the east gate, turn right andpromenade Yahatabori on the left. When you enter promenade, you can see Hachiman Bridge in front. There is an explanation monument near the bridge.

　

When I saw Hachiman Bridge, what I noticed was that the width was narrow. The monument in Chuo-ku at Danshobashi, the starting point, is 9.0m wide. However, the local explanation board is 2.0m (also the real thing). (There is a slight difference in length.) For these, Rio Suzuki is written in Nos. 119 and 120 of "News from Local Room". It seems that renovation was carried out when the former Dansho Bridge was installed as Hachiman Bridge at the current location.
On the day when I saw Hachiman Bridge for the first time, I saw the energetic elementary school students crossing the school, and the oldest iron bridge (important cultural property) in Tokyo more than 130 years ago was used quietly and quietly. I felt the splendor.

　

 

 

<The trigger is ...>

The other day, a veteran guide, Mr. S, guided us to the Hamarikyu Onshi Garden, and heard about the story of elephants who came from Vietnam far during the age of the 8th Shogun Yoshimune.　Yoshimune was very interested in the white elephant, which is said to have been carrying Fugen Bodhisattva.　The elephant traveled from Vietnam to Nagasaki, stayed in Nagasaki for one year to adapt to the climate of Japan, and then walked to Edo for 70 days.

　

Fortunately, I had an opportunity to walk around Hamarikyu Garden with a very experienced guide, S-san. Then I learned that there used to be an elephant kept in the garden during the 8th Shogun, Yoshimune's regime. It is told that Yoshimune was very much interested in white elephant, which was told to be ridden by Fugen Bosatsu (Buddhist saint). The real elephant came from Vietnam, stopping over in Nagasaki an year for weather adjustment, and came to Edo by walking. It took 70 days to arrive. 　

●So, I also like elephants, so I decided to go around Chuo-ku with elephants as a keyword.

I myself am also an elephant lover! So, I decided to walk around the city looking for elephants.

　

　

<Elephant at Shinkawa Echizenbori Children's Park>

When you go to Echizenbori Children's Park in Shinkawa, you can meet parent and child elephants.　In summer, water erupts like a fountain from the parent elephant's nose, enlivening children's play in the water.　　A simple child elephant is very adorable for a real mother elephant.　　The park is located on the site of the residence of Echizen Fukui feudal lord and Matsudaira Echizen Mamoru.

　

If you visit Echizenbori Park, you can encounter an elephant family. During the summer, water spurts from parent elephant's nose like a fountain and excites children. Unlike realitically made parent, a child elephant is built so simple but it is adorable. The park is made on the ground where use to be the house site of Echizen Matsudaira clan.

　

　

<Elephant of Nihonbashi Takashimaya>　

It's too famous, but it's an employee elevator room on the roof of Nihonbashi Takashimaya.　　It is made in the image of an elephant with a remnant of raising the elephant Takako on the roof in the past.　　　Since the shooting date is under roof construction, it is partially hidden, but the silhouette of the elephant was confirmed.

　

Very popular spot ! An elevator facility room on the roof of Nihonbashi Takashimaya department store. Takashimaya used to keep an elephant named "Takako" on the roof, and as a memory, this elevator room was designed with an image of an elephant. Unfortunately, the roof was under construction on the date photo was taken but still, one can identify the elephant silhouette.

　　

　

<Elephant of Ginza Delilium Cafe>　

The signboard of the pink elephant on the delirium cafe in Ginza is also cute.　　This is a cafe where you can drink many kinds of Belgian beer. I'm having lunch too. (Ginza Miharakoji corner)

　

Signboard of Cafe in Ginza is also sweet. A pink elephant! This cafe offers varieties of Belgium and nice meal during lunch time.

　

　

<Elephant of Ginza Dober Street Market>　

And the elephant space on the first floor of Dover Street Market in Ginza 6-chome.　　This is a fashion building, but for some reason there is an elephant space that decorates elephants with brands every season.　　It's fashionable, but it's a little surprised because it appears as you walk.

　

Do you know there is a spot so called "Elepaht Space" in Ginza? It is on the first floor of Dover Street Market Ginza. This whole facility is exclusively stylish and Elephant Space decoration changes seasonally. Below are the pictures taken in early July.

　

It was like this when I came before.

It was like this in spring.

　

　

<An elephant of Marronnier Gate>

Finally, there was such a cute display in front of the restaurant at Marronnier Gate. 　I think there are still many elephant spots, but for the time being, this is the end.

　

I believe there are many other wonderful displays and facilities, but this is it for this time. Cute yellow elephant was displayed at the restaurant floor of Marronnier Gate in Ginza.

　

　

Finally, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to Mr. S and Mr. O who accompanied me for explaining very interestingly and carefully at the Hamarikyu Onshi Garden.

　

Lastly, I would like to express my sincere appreciation to S-san, who shared her valuable knowledge with me at Hamarikyu Garden, and O-san, who joined our tour.