Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

The cherry blossoms were blooming when I thought it was getting warmer and cold. That's why I went to nearby Hamacho Park with my children for cherry blossom viewing. Hamacho Park is a great place for children because it is large and has plenty of playground equipment.

The second photo was taken in the direction of the Sumida River. The view from the ship is imagined to be more wonderful. I feel like humming, "Spring Urara Sumida River ..." (I was singing)

That's why my child was happy. There are all flowers today. I can't write more than that. I'm looking forward to this time only every year, but will it still remain next weekend? I want a little more opportunity to enjoy the flowers.

 On March 25, the blossoming declaration of Yoshino cherry tree in central Tokyo was issued. 9 days later than last year and 1 day earlier than normal.

It is expected that the cherry blossoms in the city center will be in full bloom at the beginning of next week, and it will finally be spring.

At the Garden Plaza in front of the Ginza Mikimoto Main Store, on March 27, the exhibition of Ginza's tradition "Sakura" began again this year. 

An annual project that has been implemented since 1996 with the desire to "enjoy the four seasons and nature of Japan in the city of Ginza".

This year's cherry blossoms are a large single bloom, characterized by vivid pink (scarlet), and are said to be a hybrid of "Amagi Yoshino" and "Kanhizakura".

"Yokozakura", which has been carried with roots, has a height of 3.5m and an estimated age of about 35 years.

Regarding the birth of this cherry tree

"A former teacher in Ehime Prefecture, Masaaki Takano decided to give cherry blossoms to various places in hopes of the requiem of a student who died in the war and world peace. For this reason, over 20 years, the varieties have been improved, and finally, the weather conditions of both cold and warm, resistant to diseases, and satisfactory in both flowering season, flower color, and tree vigor have been created. Named "Sunlight" meaning "the sun that gives blessings to heaven and earth." Today, it has spread throughout the country and around the world, and continues to illuminate people's hearts."

An anecdote is transmitted.

The exhibition period will be from March 27 to April 10 (planned).

After the exhibition, they will be donated to public facilities and planted trees, but this year we hear that Fukushima, Miyagi and Iwate prefectures in the suburbs of Tokyo or Great East Japan Earthquake are the target areas.

 Nihonbashi is the center of Edo, which prospered as a big city that surpasses Paris and London. As a starting point for water transportation and land transportation, many people and goods gathered in the neighborhood and played a central role in the economy and culture.

In recent years, redevelopment plans have been promoted with the aim of creating a city that combines cutting-edge urban functions while inheriting the genealogy of history and tradition, with the government, private and local communities working together. On March 20, new commercial facilities "Cored Muromachi 2" and "Cored Muromachi 3" opened, and the city is bustling newly dressed.

In the Nihonbashi area, from March 20 to April 6, the event "Nihonbashi Spring / Sakura Weeks" is held on the theme of "Sakura", a symbol of spring.

This time, we will focus on the main event of the "Sakura Festival", "Sakura Light Up", which aims to "let you experience new ways to enjoy spring and cherry blossoms while feeling the tradition of Nihonbashi."

The venue will be Mitsui Main Building, Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower, Choledo Nihonbashi, Choledo Muromachi, Choledo Muromachi 2, Choledo Muromachi 3, and Himotohashi Mitsukoshi Main Store Main Building.

The entire area, from historic buildings to new facilities, is lit up with cherry blossoms.

(upper left/middle/right/middle left/middle)

During the exhibition period, "Japanese shop curtain", which colored the eaves of Nihonbashi shops, revived during the Edo period. (Right and lower left)

From March 22nd to 23rd, around Edo Sakura-dori St., there is also a limited time "Night Sakura Open Bar" where you can enjoy the taste of nearby commercial facilities and stores. (in the lower row)

The free bus "Nihonbashi Sakura Bus" (lower right), which allows you to travel around the surrounding area, is also operated for a limited time, and you can enjoy a night walk of a new entertainment event while the whole is wrapped in a graceful cherry blossom-colored light.

In the second half of the exhibition, Ningyocho amazake Yokomachi "Sakura Festival" (March 30) and Nihachikai Sakura Festival (April 4-6) will be held.

　　　　　  　 <Asashio Canal Ship landing & SSIII>　　　 　  　 <SSIII Deck to Kiyosubashi & Tokyo Sky Tree>   

 On March 15 (Saturday), we participated in the "Sumida River Tour Boat Tour" hosted by the River Section of Chuo-ku Water and Green Division.

"Let's experience the scenery of the Shinsui-Koen Park and Sumida River in the ward from the boat," a tour of the Sumida River takes about two hours to the area around the Tokyo Sky Tree starting from the morning tide canal boat landing (3-1 Harumi).

At 9:15 Tokyo Bay cruising: Boarded Ess III (capacity: 60 people) (first flight) and departed from the morning tide canal boat landing.

The course is Asashio Kobashi ~ (tentative name) Asashio Canal Bridge ~ Kachidokibashi ~ Tsukuda-ohashi Bridge ~ Chuo-ohashi Bridge ~ Eitai Bridge ~ Eitai Bridge ~ Sumida River Ohashi ~ Kiyosu Bridge ~ Shinohashi ~ Metropolitan Expressway Route 6.7 ~ Ryogoku Bridge ~ JR Aioi Bridge ~ Kuramae Bridge ~ Umaya Bridge ~

There were times when the city and the waterside were separated due to the decline of boat transportation, flood control, and the improvement of function priority during the high growth period, but in recent years the natural environment of the waterside and the function as a hydrophilic space have been re-examined, and the terrace maintenance has been carried out.

Currently, the waterside terrace is equipped with terrace flower beds, dog run terraces, terrace galleries, disaster prevention docks, etc. There are also stylish open cafes that apply the revised "River Site Permit Regulations" to the view point of view of Sumida Park, where the namako wall style seawall was located.

If you think about the historical sites scattered in the surrounding area, you will see the remnants of the downtown atmosphere that still drifts in your mind, but you will be fascinated by the lively town where old and new intersect and transform every moment.

In addition, the scenic view where the Tokyo Sky Tree fits just behind the middle of Kiyosu Bridge, an elegant suspension bridge that is described as feminine, which is unique to the ship, and when passing through Asashiobashi and Harutsuki Bridge with low bridge girders, passengers on the deck on the second floor experienced a thrilling scene that warned, "Please bow your head."

Unfortunately, it did not coincide with the flowering time of Yoshino cherry tree, but we were able to enjoy bridges of various types and colors and changes in the coastal scenery from a different perspective, so we had a fulfilling weekend time.

Thank you very much to everyone involved.

　  　　 　<Rainbow Bridge>　　　　<Hamarikyu Garden & Tokyo Tower>　 <Kachidokibashi & Tokyo Sky Tree>

  　<Chuo-ohashi Bridge & Tokyo Sky Tree>　　　　 　<Tsukuda River City 21>　　　　 　 <Eitai Bridge & Tokyo Sky Tree>

  　　<Kiyosubashi & Tokyo Sky Tree>　　　　　　　 <Shinohashi>　　　　　　　　<Umaya Bridge & Water Bus "Doi">

     <Azuma-bashi Bridge & Water Bus "Sakura">　　　　   <Tokyo Sky Tree> 　　    <Tokyo Sky Tree reflected on the wall of the building>

 Due to the record heavy snowfall earlier, fallen trees and broken branches occurred extensively in parks in Tokyo. The Hamarikyu Onshi Garden is no exception, and for a while, fallen trees and fallen leaves blocked the garden path, there were many broken branches over the head, and some traffic became impossible to ensure safety, but gradually around Baien The removal work has been completed, and the late blooming plums are in full bloom, giving a faint sweet scent.

This time, I'm going to talk about it.

The middle ring of the double-flowered of the Noume family, which is rare among plums with many classical kanji names, is said to be a "changed species".

Red, light red, spot, and white flowers are mixed in a single tree and bloom.

It is said that depending on the year, where and how it blooms, it is not specified, and the appearance differs every year.

It may be blooming in the plums themselves "like feelings", but here too, I have to feel the mystery of nature.

I hear that many fans are looking forward to the different color patterns.

　At the Hamarikyu Garden, canola flower is now in full bloom.

　We took a walk in the park.

　The red and white plums are in full bloom when you enter from the large entrance.

　And further down, despite the heavy snow, canola flower was in full bloom.

　If you look into many Hanabusa, the petals are hurt by snow. Stroll along the path. The hotels in Shiodome are shining in the sun.

I extended my feet to "Ochinyama" (Ochinyama). It's still a winter atmosphere.

At the foot of the mountain, narcissus is blooming.
This is like a place where there is no wind.

Nyanko also took a nap at Matsuno teahouse near here.

canola flower was in full bloom in the middle of the year, but as it gets warmer, it will delight many customers.