Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

I had the opportunity to guide Tsukiji in mid-August, and I studied Tsukiji again in about a month.
I was reminded that it was an interesting place.

　

If you classify the charm of Tsukiji, I think it will be categorized below.
　①History of Tsukiji (1) Within and outside Tsukiji Markets
　②History of Tsukiji (2) Landfill and Honganji
　③History of Tsukiji (3) Foreign Settlements
　④Building heritage
　⑤A treasure trove of gourmet

　

④⑤If you understand it in relation to the history and location of 1-3, I think it will become even more attractive.
This time, I would like to focus on "4 architectural heritage" from the charm of Tsukiji.
I think.

　

I think the architectural heritage of Tsukiji can be classified as follows.
　A. The streets of the early Showa period (Machiya group, signboard architecture, alley)
　B. Temple
　C. The remnants of foreign settlements
　D. Fan-type Tsukiji Market

　

Of these, the old townhouses, signboard architecture, and some temples in B are the World Monument Foundation.
The U.S. non-profit organization has been selected as a list of crisis heritages to be announced once every two years.
It is a world-famous substitute for Historic buildings.

　

Below is a map of the distribution of architectural heritage.

◆◆Distribution of architectural heritage around Tsukiji◆◆

A. The streets of the early Showa period (Machiya group, signboard architecture, alley)

　Machiya, signboard architecture, and alleys are the part of Tsukiji 1-chome and 2-chome near Shintomi-cho.
　It is often found in the area from Tsukiji 6-chome to 7-chome.
　Personally, I like the neighborhood of 6-chome, which leaves a rich Showa atmosphere in a wide area.

　

<Alley of Tsukiji 2-chome, signboard construction of Tsukiji 6-chome (copperboard)>

　

<Machiya of Tsukiji 6-chome>

　

　On the other hand, out-of-market markets tend to be overlooked due to congestion and the eaves of stores.
　If you look up, you will notice that there are many signboard architectures.
　In addition, there is a very narrow alley connecting Higashi-dori, Naka-dori and Nishi-dori on the main street.
　There are many shops on both sides of the alley, so "Eh? There's a shop like this."
　You can meet a fresh surprise.

　

<Signboard construction (mortar) outside the hall, alleyway through outside the hall>

　

　By the way, "signboard construction" means that a wooden building is surrounded by copper plate or mortar to prevent fire resistance.
　It is a raised building and is classified into "copper plate type" and "mortar type" according to the material of the enclosure.
　We were able to apply various designs such as patterns on copper plates and mortars like signboards.
　It seems to be called "signboard architecture".

　I hope these streets will remain forever.

B. Temple

　I can't touch it here because it's too commonplace for Tsukiji Honganji.
　Outside the hall was originally the Terauchi town of Honganji, where many temples are lined up neatly and densely.
　I was there.
　Most of them were relocated after the Great Kanto Earthquake, and now only a few remain.
　In terms of historical buildings, I don't think "Enshoji" in this cannot be removed.
　The side of Enshoji is integrated with stores in the out-of-store market, and it is like a fusion of signboard architecture and temples.
　It has a rare landscape that can not be seen anywhere else, and I think it is a must-see.
　(I want this landscape to remain.)

<Enshoji Temple (on the right side is integrated with the store)>

　

C. The remnants of foreign settlements

　I think that foreign settlements are from now around Harumi-dori St. to around Irifune.
　It looks good, but the center is around Akashicho.
　As for buildings, the Toysler Memorial Hall and Catholic Tsukiji Association have remained since that time.
　It's left.
　There is also the St. Luke Chapel, gas lights remain, and the area is green and Western-style.
　I think you can feel the atmosphere.

　

<St. Luke Chapel, Toysler Memorial Hall>

　

<Tsukiji Catholic Church>

　

D. Fan-type Tsukiji Market

　The building of the fan-shaped Tsukiji Market itself, the sales floor of wholesalers in the hall, and the fish riverside Yokocho.
　The atmosphere of the building and the vibrant market is also one of the attractive buildings for me.
　However, this will be gone after the relocation to Toyosu, so go now.
　Let's keep it.

　

Then I will add one point.
Tsukiji is almost reclaimed now, but originally there is a waterway around the Tsukiji River.
It is a stretched land, and there are many places where the site is a green road, and the greenery is rich.
Especially in the area around St. Luke's International Hospital, it feels good to walk. Old maps and contemporary maps,
In addition, it is fun to take a walk around the area while comparing the photos of the time.

　

This time, I introduced Tsukiji from the viewpoint of architectural heritage.
If I have the opportunity, I would like to write an article from the viewpoint of gourmet.
History, architecture and gourmet. The market will move, but even so Tsukiji will create a charm that won't get bored.
It's overflowing.

 

 

The Indian spot-billed duck and others seen on the Sumida River Terrace in Ishikawajima Park have a total of 5 birds, 2 pairs and singles. It is not clear whether everyone has a bed on the floating island at the base of Aioi Bridge. That's because Mr. Indian spot-billed duck is dead. Today, we will deliver the daily lives of Indian spot-billed duck with the summer of Ishikawajima Park.

　

The red color of common sage, the flower bed in Ishikawajima Park, shines as blue on the river surface.

　

When the clover in Paris became white all over, Mrs. Indian spot-billed duck often took a walk if he liked it.

　

If you are tired after taking a walk, take a break in the shade of cherry blossoms.

After all, Mr. Indian spot-billed duck also likes the bright scenery.

　

Oh!!‼

　

Everybody doing gymnastics every day on the opposite bank at 6:30 in the morning.

Mr. grey heron is aiming for an opportunity for breakfast, but Mr. Indian spot-billed duck is still in bed dexterity.

　

With a good position as the runner in the morning passes, Mr. Indian spot-billed duck has nothing to spare.

　

I don't get along with dogs, but if I keep a distance, coexistence is okay.

Well, the day is starting today.

　

I would like to continue watching Mr. Indian spot-billed duck and others.

 

 

　

August 23 is very hot on the calendar.

It is said that in one of the twenty-four season old calendar, the heat stops and cold air gradually increases in the morning and evening, but the harsh summer heat continues.

In such a situation, the water and green space created in the valleys of offices and residential buildings in the city creates a moment of coolness and peace while being thin.

One of them is the "Hana Bus and Water Lily Bowl" set up in the "ike" in the courtyard of condominiums in Tsukuda River City.

Lotus is aquatic plant of the family Lotus. The thickened part of the rhizomes is called lotus roots and is edible, but since the flowers are beautiful, many horticultural varieties have been produced as Hana buses since ancient times according to the color and size of the flowers.

I hear that water lilies are aquatic plants of the water lilies family. It blooms in the morning and closes in the afternoon, and is named as sleepy. The opening and closing time varies depending on the variety, and the sheep that grows naturally in Japan blooms in uncharacted (1-3pm) and closes at 5-6pm in the evening.

I feel relaxed by the casual everyday scene.

 

 

　Today (August 28) The theme of "Cool Japan" (NHK / BS1) at noon was "Tsukiji".

　

＞Tsukiji Market, which is scheduled to be relocated in November. It is also introduced in the world's travel guidebook as a place where fresh seafood from all over the world gathers. At the end of such Tsukiji, a thorough survey of "What is Tsukiji loved by foreigners?" by a questionnaire to foreign tourists! Created "Tsukiji Cool Rankings Seen by Foreigners". Explore what is attractive in Tsukiji and what is different between overseas and Japanese markets.

　

　The Tsukiji Cool Ranking was as follows.

① 　Sushi

② 　Tsukiji Fish Market

③ 　Hamarikyu Gardens

④ 　Tamagoyaki restaurant

⑤ 　Japanese kitchen knives shop

⑥ 　Tsukiji Honganji

⑦ 　Fruit shop

⑧ 　Hajime Shrine

⑨ 　A dry food shop

⑩ 　Turret (carrier)

 

 

At 6 o'clock in the morning in Tsukuda, Chuo-ku, there is a lively time for birds singing.

The water surface of the Sumida River reflected in the windows of the building shines as usual in the morning sun.

Today, only the sound of cars coming and going is low.

The bird appeared in front of me when the air that made me think something was different.

Eastern buzzard.

Eastern buzzard of the hawk family is a kind of raptor.

raptor catches prey that feeds with its excellent flying power and sharp beaks and claws.

Falconry is a method of taming with using that ability.

It has been held all over the world since ancient times.

Takahayabusa is the representative of that.

Looking at the connection between Shoguns in the Edo period and falconry, I found that

The first Ieyasu Tokugawa saw it as a curing method that trains the body beyond the area of hawk lovers.

The third generation Iemitsu set up "Takabo" to keep hawks in Edo Castle.

He said he had falconry hundreds of times during his tenure.

The current Hamarikyu Onshi Park was a place for shoguns to hunt for falconry during the eleventh Ieyoshi and the twelveth Ieyoshi.

However, Eastern buzzard, a hawk family, is an useless hawk that cannot be used for hunting.

"Magusotaka" and "Kisotobi" were called with a very sorry name.

Because Eastern buzzard's food is not small wild birds, but mainly rats and snakes.

The fearless face, strong feet, and the appearance of stopping the roof of a 10-story building.

It seems that there is even pride that was free without being tamed with by humans at all times.

It's over Tsukuda at 6 o'clock in the morning where you can see such a gliding of Eastern buzzard.

 

 

Did you know that a Noh festival called "Noh Noh Kinharu Festival" is held in Ginza once a year in August?

Various events such as Noh lectures and parent-child experience classes will be held around Kinharu-dori in Ginza for five days. The big bird is the street dedication Noh performed on Kinharu Street!

The precious performances performed in the dusk are truly worth a look. I would like to see it once....But I don't have much information in advance so I can't get back....I think there are some people. For such a person! This time, I would like to briefly introduce a series of flows for observing the street dedication Noh.

It's Kinharu Street, the venue for the Golden Spring Festival. The location is as follows. The station is close to Shimbashi.

It is free to visit Noh at the venue, but since it is usually a full thanks and you will not be able to enter the venue, you will receive a numbered ticket (seat reservation ticket) from the person in charge in advance. A numbered ticket will be distributed per person on Kinharu Street from 4:00 pm on the day....But it's probably too late to go at four o'clock. At 2 o'clock, there are already about 10 waiting queues (however, this waiting column is voluntary, and the operation will maintain it after 3 o'clock).

It's this procession at 4:00 pm when the distribution starts!

The block is lined up all the time.

If you get the numbered ticket safely, you're free to rest. It's okay if you're back to your seat by five forty-five p.m. The performance starts at six p.m. If you do not return to your seat by time, the reserved ticket will be invalidated and will be handed over to others.

Near the venue, Toyo Iwaine (very recommended!) There are many things, so there is no shortage of walking until time.

Here's the point!

The numbered ticket is a seat reservation ticket, so the person in charge will adjust when distributing it. You may ask your preference in a vacant seat. However, there is also a balance such as the number of consecutive numbers, so it is not always possible to say that "it is better to line up early".

First of all, in the front row, people involved and schools sit down. In general, you will sit in a vacant seat after that. Therefore, there is a great possibility that "one person who came later" will be a better seat than "the three people who were lined up earlier".

In addition, if there are vacant seats even after the start time, those who do not have a numbered ticket with reserved seats will be passed sequentially. And the vacant seats are "seats related parties". Then, the person who happened to be there without being lined up at all and went to the front row! ! What a thing can happen. In the unlikely event of such a disappointing situation, don't get angry...Don't be sad...I also need Men Tal (laughs).

Even in narrow passages between seats, those who do not have a numbered ticket will sit on a cushion and watch. Fortunately, you may be able to go to the front row. Conversely, if the timing is right, there is a possibility that you can tour without waiting for a numbered ticket.

Well, it's the venue that has been set up.

An altar made in the back.

It is a bit difficult and difficult to understand to take a picture of the entire venue with a camera, so please take a look at this overall picture.

It is such a arrangement, so you may understand somehow, but it is basically not so good from the general audience! ! ! This is inevitable because the Golden Spring Festival dedication is not a box office but a Shinto ritual, and there are schools. However, as "I can't see it more than I thought", you can see it roughly, and there is a kneading procession at the beginning, so you can see the performers up close there!

Shooting is prohibited once the performance starts. Some people keep taking pictures even if they are warned, but I think it's a bad act to take pictures of Shinto ritual casually without permission....。

The performance time is about an hour. You can enjoy valuable performances that you can not usually see with commentary from experts. Anyway, I'm overwhelmed by the atmosphere. At the time of encounter, the appearance of stepping on an old performance in the neon lights of Ginza is truly mysterious. There is a sound of shadows and clothing, and even if you can't see the performer, there may be something that can be transmitted.

After the performance, visitors will also visit altar.

I have to get a seat with a lot of trouble....There is a hurdle, but I think it will be a valuable experience. Think about willows in Ginza.

You can also get a nice brochure.