Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

　Three Kawazu cherry blossoms planted on the northeast side of the Sumida River Terrace Chuo-ohashi Bridge along Shinkawa Park (Shinkawa 2) along the Sumida River Terrace Chuo-ohashi Bridge are blooming.

It is said to be an interseed hybrid of Kanhizakura and oshima cherry, and its flower color is pink or light red and has a darker color than Yoshino cherry tree.

One of the characteristics of the cherry blossom season is that, unlike Yoshino cherry tree, which usually starts to bloom in early February and is in full bloom about a month later, blooms suddenly and scatters.

I hear that the flowering time is greatly affected by the weather of the year, and flowering expectations are difficult, but the appearance of early blooming pink flower colors makes you realize that the arrival of spring is steadily approaching.

　In the Kanto region, on February 9, the first day of the three-day holiday, due to strong cold air and low pressure, snow patterned on coastal and inland parts, and the ground became slightly white after 6:00 am in the city center, less than 1 cm Observation of a little snow.

This is the first snow cover in the city center this season.

The lowest temperature in the morning was -0.5 ° C, and it was severely cold at 0.3 ° C even at noon.

The north wind blows, and during the daytime it is cold below freezing.

Kiki in Tsukuda Park is also light makeup.

The whole area is wrapped in a fantastic atmosphere, but the appearance of water birds visiting the pond and splashing water is truly cold.

Every year, on February 11, the first day festival of Junko Inari Shrine is held at the base of Shin-Kameshima Bridge. Today was a very cold day with snow flickering, but the children were gathering. I was interested because it was rare for the name of the shrine. I thought it would be nice to be a guardian deity of Junko nationwide.

The following is a description of "Junko Inari Shrine". The source is an excerpt from "Oyuo" located at the shrine.

Your seat: The year of Genbun (1737) Remark: Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine Name: Junko Oga

Engi: "Junko Inari Shrine inherits the auspiciousness of Chiyoda Inari Shrine, which was founded by Michio Ota in the first year of Choroku (1457) when he built Chiyoda Castle (Takebashi Kitanomaru-later Edo Castle) in Kitanomaru, Kyoto, as a guardian angel.

　Chiyoda Inari Shrine was relocated to Momijiyama in Edo Castle (now Imperial Palace) after Ieyasu Tokugawa entered Edo Castle in Tensho 18 (1590), and prior to the opening of Edo shogunate in Keicho 8 (1603), the year before the opening of retainer Toshima (1602) and the expansion of the castle grounds in Toshima-gun. It is reported that even after the transfer to the outside of the castle, the prestigious religious service was held as the guardian deity of the Shogunate and as Chiyoda Inari Shrine praying for the security of Edo.

Later, in 1721, with the respect of Tokugawa Yatsushiro Shogun Yoshimune, Chiyoda Inari Shrine was relocated to Nihonbashikodenmacho (currently Kodemmacho 2-chome) as a god of guardian castles and protection of the common people. .
　After that, in honor of the fact that Chiyoda Inari Shrine was relocated to the castle, the town magistrate's mansion and the townspeople proposed the construction of the Inari Shrine at the current location (Kamejima / Kitajima-cho = current Kayabacho 2.3-chome) to the current location (Kamejima / Kitajima-cho = current Kayabacho 2.3-chome) and the religious service Shrine ofdeity.

The history of your name: "The name of the shrine is not the name of the town magistrate, but the name of the shrine is not the name of the town magistrate, the name of the town, the name of the town, the name of the town, and the name of the town, Junko Kamei Shikibu Shosuke (the clan residence, current Kabuto-cho, Sakamotocho Park), who is the chief ofDaimyojinguardian angel.

In February, there were days when the temperature exceeded 15 degrees the other day, but on this day (2/9), snow as you can see. There was little snow in the morning. According to the previous day's forecast, Tokyo is also paying attention to snow, so snow began to fall near noon, and as you can see, Ishikawajima Park and Shinkawa Park are in a bunch of snow scene.

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This is the scenery of Shinkawa Park seen from the Chuo-ohashi Bridge and Tsukuda side, which was the problem of this year's sightseeing certification. Kawazu cherry blossoms are located at Shinkawa Park from Chuo-ohashi Bridge, and when I saw them yesterday, the buds are about to swell.

Cold days still continue, but I think it will begin to bloom late this month or early March, so I will post it on my blog at that time.

Hello. This is a new correspondent, Hanes.
What do you think of when you say "Night View of Chuo-ku"?
There may be typical things such as the eight night views of Chuo-ku and the scenery from Harumi Wharf.

However, even if it is not very famous as a night view, Chuo-ku makes you want to take pictures.
There are a lot of spots that are fascinated by the radiance of the night.
Among them, this time, I would like to introduce 4 spots that I recently photographed.

[Building]
■PLUSTOKYO
"Adult social space" opened brilliantly on the 12th floor/RF of Kirarito Ginza in November last year.
Globally popular DJs such as STEVE AOKI and R3HAB also perform performances.
It is a hot spot that will also create a nighttime economy for Tokyo 2020.



DJs may have a strong image of a club, but they may have a strong image of a club.
PLUSTOKYO also has restaurants, bars, and galleries.
It can be enjoyed for various purposes day and night, such as providing a slightly luxurious branch.

I've never been there yet, but this floor, which is eye-catching on Chuo-dori, is on the street.
As you can see in the photo, it definitely shows the radiance unique to the night.

■Park City Chuo Minato The Tower (completed in November 2017, 36 stories above ground)
In recent years, the redevelopment of Minato has progressed, and the number of tower apartments is increasing.
Among them, one of the most eye-catching rooftops is the unique shape of this roof.
When I looked into it, I found that there was a sky garden here.
Because there are no tall buildings around, it seems that the space is very open.



From here, I would like to see the night view of Chuo-ku once.

[Bridge]
■Takahashi
Among the bridges over the Kamejima River, there are bridges that are beautifully lit up at night.



The bridge lit up in blue is also a highlight, but please pay attention to the river surface.
Despite the fact that there are many buildings that are not illuminated.
The scenery reflected in the river is a fantastic blue and white scenery reminiscent of an "underground empire"....
I can just imagine it.



■Minami Takahashi
Among the bridges in Chuo-ku, design is one of my favorite bridges.
If a part of the bridge is used as a subject, it will be finished as if it were taken at night overseas.



There are many places in Chuo-ku where you can see beautiful night views, and such places are already well known, but they are still well known.
Just a little change in your eyes and perspectives, apart from them, you will find a wonderful place that shines at night.
Why don't you look for a "My Night View Spot" that is not listed in the guidebook when you leave work or go sightseeing at night?