Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

 In the first part, we introduced Toyomi Bridge, Minato Bridge, Kayaba Bridge, Armor Bridge, and Edobashi, but this time we will introduce Nihonbashi, Nishikawashibashi and Ichiishibashi. 

　　　

 

Nihonbashi (Nihonbashi 1-chome - Nihonbashi Muromachi 1-chome)

  It was built by Ieyasu Tokugawa in Keicho 8 (1603).

The following year, it became the starting point of the Gokaido and supported the prosperity of Edo as the center of Japan.

In the Meiji era, the center of the bridge was designated as the base point of the national highway, and the road marking of Tokyo City was set up.

The current bridge is a double arch bridge completed in 1911 (1911) and will celebrate its 100th anniversary next year.     　　  

The architect, Yorinaka Tsumaki, was in charge of the decoration, with bronze sculptures of Kirin and lions.

Kirin in the bridge light in the center of the bridge represents prosperity, and the lions at the four corners represent protection.

 

Ichiishibashi Nihonbashi Honishicho 1-chome to Yaesu 1-chome)

This bridge spans the place where outer moat water joins the Nihonbashi River.

In Goto (Goto and Goto) because there was a mansion of Shozaburo Goto in the north and Goto Seidensuke, a kimono dealer in the south.

It seems that it has become a one stone bridge.

 

 

From the early Edo period, it has already been seen as "Kibashi" in the "Bushu Toshima Group Edoshoshozu".

In 1922 (1922), it became a modern bridge with steel-framed concrete granite, and it did not fall under the Great Kanto Earthquake, and has been used as an important bridge since then.

However, in 1997, all Hashimoto bodies were removed and only one main pillar was left, leaving the appearance of those days.

 

 

On the left side of the main pillar, you can see the information board of "Ichiishibashi Lost Shirase Stone Mark". 

If you read the explanation, in the Edo period, all residents have the illusion that they were family members.

If you haven't visited yet, please take a walk.

 Nishikawabashi Bridge (Nihonbashi Honishicho 1-chome, Nihonbashi Muromachi 1-chome to Yaesu 1-chome, Nihonbashi 1-chome)

The right bank of the Nihonbashi River from Nihonbashi to Ichiishibashi was named "Nishikawabashi Bridge" because it was named Nishikawagishicho.

The first generation was built in 1891, and at that time it was the latest railway bridge, but was damaged by the Great Kanto Earthquake.

It was replaced by the current bridge in 1925, and was restored in 1922, 65 years later, and was maintained with a design incorporating wooden structure.

The road over which the bridge is built is Bank of Japan Street.　　　

　　　　

 

 

Following Monjayaki in August with my travel companion, I had sushi at Tsukiji.

 

I visited "Iwasa Sushi", which was taught by a wolf in Tsukiji Market.

http://www.iwasasushi.com/　　

In the market, look for shops while not disturbing turrets and bicycles that come and go.

It's a recommendation for "a new and delicious sushi."

After ordering "Omakase", I ordered "Kawahagi" only.　Everything was delicious.

Especially congridae is delicious, fluffy on the nose, gentle (?) I was very satisfied with the texture.

The opinions of my friends also agree.　　　Wednesday was Ladies' Day and the women were given souvenirs.

 

 

　　The people in the shop were crisp.

　　It's clean and comfortable.

　　

　　The counter seats are limited.

　　You'd better make a reservation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

From HP

 

 

 

 

 

￥3,600　　　　　12 rolls, 1 bottle with suction

 

Enter the Hamarikyu Garden

Rent a ubiquitous communicator (guide terminal) device at the entrance.

When you walk around the garden and go close to famous places, you will automatically receive explanations about the location.

I'll start with it. I used this device in Ginza before, but I'm interested in places and places that I'm interested in.

Listen to the detailed explanation of the matter, and if you are not interested, skip the explanation and move on to the next very convenient machine

I think it's a bowl.

 

 

 　　Friends from other prefectures said, "It's in the city center

　　What a big and beautiful park is there?

　　That's good," he said.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 At Hanakien　

　　　　　Observation of Suifuyo

 

　In the morning, a double flower that bloomed in pure white blooms during the day.

　It turns pink and red in the evening.

　I'm going to do it.

　

　A white flower is drunk, and a pin

　I don't feel like I'm dying.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　

　A flower.

 

 

 

 

Next, we will go to the Sumida River Tour

Unfortunately, the topic of Himiko was a holiday (10/12,13).　　　The ship is directly from Hamarikyu in Asakusa.

Instead of heading for, they stop by Hinode Pier and then go to Asakusa.

 

 　　Please that my friends don't think of

　　It's a coincidence.

　　

　　Fuji TV, Rainbow Bridge, etc.

　　I was able to see it.

　　

　　The building of Tsukiji Market goes to the river side

　　Seeing open, the market

　　Goods are brought in from the sea.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　

　　I knew it was rare.

 

 

　　　　　　

　　　　　　　　　　On the upstream side of Chuo-ohashi Bridge

　　　　　　　　　　There is a statue of Messenger

　　　　　　　　　　I introduced it. (The ship goes to Asakusa.

　　　　　　　　　　The existence of the statue because it's fun

　　　　　　　　　　It's hard to notice anyone who doesn't know.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

　　

Get off safely at Azuma-bashi Bridge in Asakusa.

 

I was impressed by the size of the Tokyo Sky Tree.

 

I promised another reunion and broke up.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subway / Tsukiji Station Set ⇒ Iwasa Sushi ⇒ Walking around Hamarikyu ⇒ To Asakusa via Hinode Pier

It was a guide for about 6 hours.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chuo-ku is a land with lots of waterfronts. There are many places facing the sea and rivers, but it is famous that there were many canals for water transport.

There are many rivers and canals that have been reclaimed now, but the Kamejima River and the Nihonbashi River leave the atmosphere of the former area near Shinkawa.

(The photo shows the current figure near Shinkawa. The photo on the right sees Tsukuda River City.

 

 

In this area, it is said that boats for landing sake and soy sauce came and went until the Meiji period. The canal, which supported Tokyo's commercial logistics, now reflects the appearance of a new town on the surface of the water, and seems to be quietly swaying.

Sometimes why don't you take a walk around the downtown area?

 

 

The Sky Tree is 478 meters and has a presence even when viewed from Chuo-ku, and thanks to the Sumida River, it is from Chuo-ohashi Bridge that you can see it firmly without being disturbed by the building.

I took a picture with a sky tree in the middle of Eitai Bridge.

 

On the way back ...

A lot of winter birds were playing when viewed from the top of Chuo-ohashi Bridge.

I guess it's an early group that came to Japan soon ...

The surface of the water, which looked thin and pink, was a little sunset.

I found a water bus around Paris Square.

It looks like the last guest of this day was dropped from the water bus and the way home after completing the mission.

 

A tugboat passed through the same place.

I was pulling the barge, but at the same time I couldn't show it.

This tugboat is very useful when a large ship arrives at Harumi Wharf, pushing the ship sideways and backwards to reach the quay.

I think that the area is surrounded by rubber so that you can hit wherever you hit.

 

 

 

The current Tsukishima was built in 1892 as the first landfill in Tokyo Bay.

Many factories and warehouses were located one after another in the area, as well as many jobs and workers' housings were built, and the population increased rapidly. It is said that Nishinaka-dori was formed at the end of the Meiji era as a shopping street for the procurement of food and daily necessities for these residents.

I heard that the population increased further from the Taisho era to the early Showa era, and street vendors were lined up on the street. Fortunately, except for a small part, the city survived the war and was quickly restored after the war. In 1946, the shopping streets that were divided into individual were integrated and newly established as "Tsukishima Nishinaka Kyoueikai Shopping Street".

In 1987, Kyodo Shisetsu, a semi-mall-style downtown area (arcades with current gable roofs, street trees, gates, information boards, color pedestrian paths, etc.) was completed and continues to the present day.

Although it has been newly renovated, behind the arcade, in addition to the traditional "girder structure" and "signboard architecture", traces of old signs that show the type of business at a glance can be seen everywhere.

Nishinaka-dori, which was originally started by a candy store for children, now attracts visitors to Nishinaka-dori, which is completely familiar as Monja Street.

Along with the changes in the surrounding environment, when you see the changes in the business format from the type of business on the signboard behind the arcade, the transfer to a monjayaki shop, etc., you can feel the transition of the times.

On weekends, it is crowded with many visitors, but in addition to the monjayaki, in addition to the cityscape that retains the remnants of Showa, please look up above and enjoy the history of the shopping street.

 

    

      

        

                

     

               

 

As I mentioned a little while appearing in the correspondent corner of "FM Chuo", I recently enjoyed jogging early in the morning on weekends.

Shortly after dawn, the town feels like a sleeping lion quietly waits for the activity time.

From the Chuo-ohashi Bridge and the Sumida Riverside, you can also see the Tokyo Sky Tree under construction.

Looking at Tsukuda's high-rise apartments from the base of Aioi Bridge, it seems that they are excited in the morning sun.

 

Let's run harder so that the legs do not stop because of the scenery.