Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

Chuo-ku has a long history as a city of water transportation. I think most canals are now reclaimed, and many bridges are part of roads. The name of such a bridge remains on St. Luke's International University from Tsukiji Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line. It is Akatsuki Bridge over a park that reclaimed the Tsukiji River.

The other day, when I was passing through Akatsuki Bridge, I found such a relief on the wall (direction of Honganji) on the side where the park is being renovated!　I've been passing by without notice at all. Did you organize the planting for construction? Or if you don't want to see it, you can't see it.

The photo above is entitled "Tsukiji Reservoir (now Akashicho)" and is written by Gardiner in 1894. The origin of this painting is thought to be owned by Rikkyo University (see the Tsukiji Foreign Settlement History Map published by the NPO Tsukiji Reservation Study Group). And the photo on the right (installed near Tsukiji Station) is "Tsukiji Navy's training ground balloon demonstration (currently Tsukiji 5-chome)" and the Maspro Electric Works Museum, which provides materials. All are engraved with Chuo-ku Civil Engineering Department Park and Green Space Division, but there is no date of installation.

I'm sorry for the photo, please go out for a walk and take a look.

The map of the settlement is a bird's-eye view of the direction of St. Luke's International University Chapel with this relief behind, and it is a very different building from now. The figure of the Ministry of Naval would be an event at the Ministry of Naval, facing the relief, on the left hand side, in the direction of the Tsukiji Market.

Along the fence under construction

If you go to Honganji Temple, you know

Here's a picture of 40 years ago

It was on display.

What is the current situation?

Forty years ago, St. Luke's International University (then a hospital) stands out.

Oops! That's right!　The street on the Honganji side should also be on the bridge.

I overlooked the name of the bridge. I have to watch it!

The other day, fortunately, I was able to visit Ginza Inari Shrine, which is usually closed to the public. I hope everyone will see the state of the shrine.

Ginza Inari Shrine has been worshiping as a Inari in Ginza since the Edo period, as it can be found in the Chuo-ku Monoshiri Encyclopedia, and thriving business. Currently, due to the progress of land development, it is enshrined on the roof of the Ginza Echigoya Building in Ginza 2-chome. You cannot visit the rooftop at stamp rally around Ginza Hatcho Shrine in AUTUMN GINZA, which is held from late October to early November.

　Only Inari was quietly seated on the rooftop.

　You can see the passage of time in the stone structure.

The fox on the left is a fox, and the fox on the right is a jewel.

The street where Inari-san was in the Edo period was called "Kanze Shindo", and there was a Noh Kanze-style mansion. Looking at the map of the late Edo period, it is specially written in inari and red. In everyday life, he would have joined hands on the street. It was a valuable experience to imagine the feelings of the people of Edo on a small lovely fox.

Hello. This is a new correspondent, Hanes.
Do you have anything to look at when you walk around the town?
I think there are various shops where you can line up, show windows, roadside flowers, passersby, etc.
In addition to the water outlets (Part 1 and Part 2), which I talked about before, I would like to talk about.
You will also see the reference points (especially triangular points and benchmarks) used for map creation and surveying.
Some climbers may have seen a triangular point at the summit.



Among the many triangular points and benchmarks in the whole country, I particularly like it.
It's called a punctuality standard!
The number of these benchmarks is limited even when viewed throughout Japan, and remains biased toward large cities.
The feature is a mark similar to the kanji character "No".
Unlike ordinary benchmarks, there is no easy-to-understand indication that this is a benchmark.
It's a mysterious mark known to those who know quietly exist in unexpected places.

In the exhibition on the sluice gates by supporters of the local Tenmonkan at Time Dome Akashi, the event was held.
This meticulous level is also introduced.
In this blog, senior correspondents Jute and Akira Makibuchi / Sai Sharaku were also featured.
In Chuo-ku, there is one meticulous level point and one place related to it.
This time, I would like to introduce some examples that can be seen outside the ward.

■Encounter with meticulous standards and mysterious relationships
The kindness of a resident of U.K. to take me to an old church....
I found a mysterious "non" mark engraved on the outer wall.
At first, I thought it was a mischief or something like a stone wall stamp in Japan, so I didn't care about it, but the more I visited historic sites, the more I saw it, the more I saw it.
I began to wonder if this had any meaning.

About a year later, when I started volunteering at a cathedral in a city registered in World Heritage, I started a volunteer guide.
Coincidentally, I found the same mark that is quietly engraved under the door of the church!
Suddenly, when I checked with the volunteer leader, the identity of the mysterious mark was confirmed.
I understand that this is a meticulous level in Japan.


(Upper: punctuality of encounters, lower: punctuality of volunteer destinations)

■Tour of meticulous and triangular points in U.K.
Since then, I have started walking by taking pictures of meticulous level and triangular points, like collecting stamps and commemorative coins.
Historic buildings is only marked with a mark.
I realized that a numbered plate (called Flush Bracket locally) has been installed on the top of new buildings and mountains and hills.
I came to know that OSBM on the plate is an abbreviation for Ordnance Survey Bench Mark (British Land Surveying Department benchmark).



■Critical Levels in Japan
After returning to Japan, I heard that Japan has a low level of this type.
Taking advantage of the opportunity of a business trip, the first place I headed was Osaka Castle.
I was sorry that I was half hidden, but I was able to find it safely.



Next, I would like to see an example in Tokyo, a flat stone near the Shinji Pond in Hibiya Park.
I went to see what is engraved on Eboshiishi and what remains in the Imperial Palace.



■Meticulous level in Chuo-ku
Although the introductory has become longer, there is one point left in Chuo-ku, so the destination we headed....
Ichiishibashi lost stone marker built in 1857 (1857) *!
(* How to remember the Hanes style: dislike (18), this (5) Nana (7) lost child. I'm relieved (Ansei) (4). It can be found here.



It is engraved quietly at the bottom, so check it out when you go nearby.

According to the exhibition commentary by Time Dome Akashi, English-style inch was adopted as the benchmark in the early Meiji era.
It is said that the horizontal bar attached a "non"-shaped meticulous level point indicating the altitude to stone pillars, signposts, lanterns, torii, etc.
Later, the surveying business shifted to a German style, and in 1891, "Rei Kishi Shimashin Point / Crossing" (meaning intersection No. 0 on the standard route) was established.



The one near Chuo-ohashi Bridge is said to have been relocated in 2006.



In this way, in Chuo-ku, we can follow a part of the history of development of benchmarks.

■For those who are interested in punctuality.
At an event hosted by the Geographical Survey Institute, which is held before and after the survey day (June 3).
The Japanese standard on the site of the Kensei Memorial Hall (the site of the Land Survey Department) will be open to the public.
It is a valuable opportunity to see what is the standard of height in Japan up close.



There are some interesting stories that can only be heard at this event.
If you are interested in the standard, please come and visit us.
You may deepen your understanding of the implications in the city.

　"Tokyo Parks Navi" is open to the public from Tokyo as a tool for enjoying sightseeing in the Hamarikyu Gardens.

"Easy course where you can go around crispy, course that absorbs knowledge over a lot of time. A record of fun sightseeing. The Tokyo Metropolitan Park Walking App "Tokyo Parks Navi" helps you walk around the park according to your purpose with a wealth of data such as map function and route display function, audio and video, fun to touch and easy operation. I can download the app from Apple Store or Google Play. Tokyo Dumbo also immediately IN to smartphones!

When approaching the guide spot set in the park, the terminal automatically reacts (or touches the tag and reads the QR code), and detailed information on the spot is provided in text, audio and video. Information that cannot be known just by walking around the park can be obtained by simple operation. In addition, there is also a guide function and a notification function such as events, so that it can be used to stroll efficiently and happily in the park.

In addition to Japanese, there are information in English, Chinese, Korean, and French, so it can be very useful when traveling overseas.

The cold days continue, but Tokyo Dumbo took a leisurely stroll through Hamarikyu with Tokyo Parks Navi as a guide.

In the flower garden, the yellow blooming canola flower and the pink colored red plum taught me that spring is not far away.

Tokyo Metropolitan Park Association

https://www.tokyo-park.or.jp/teien/contents/tokyoparksnavi.html

Hello. This is a new correspondent, Hanes.
Suddenly, is anyone watching NHK Taiga drama series?
In the first installment of "Idaten-Tokyo Olimpic Story-", which has just begun.
Places related to Chuo-ku, such as Nihonbashi, have also appeared?


Photographed when washing the bridge.

I'm a major in world history, but there's Taiga drama series that I've done it twice in the past.
These are "Koname is Tsuji" and "Onna castle owner Naotora".
In particular, I got into the latter without knowing it.
I went to Shizuoka and Gunma prefectures to see places related to the Ii family.

The Ii family is also depicted in the famous Sekigahara Battle Screen.
Isn't it a girder with a replacement pattern indicating the "well" of the well?
In addition, the tachibana found in the regular crest is also famous.
I noticed that a emblem combining such a girder and a similar tachibana could be found everywhere in Minobubetsuin, and I was worried, "Is there a connection with the Ii family?" .

The first thing I found was that the emblem of Tachibana on the Igirder is the temple crest of Nichiren sect.



Looking back at the photos at the time of the visit, you can see that the temple crests are arranged in various places, from offertory box to tiles.



And it is the origin of the temple crest that is worrisome, but there are various theories.
A relatively well-known theory is that the fifth ancestor of Nichiren Shonin came from the Ii family.
The other theory is the combination of the girder and the tachibana, which is said to have been loved by the saints, after the spring that rose upon the birth of Nichiren Shonin.
I can't say which origin is correct here, but I find unexpected connections with the Ii family in unexpected places.
I reconfirmed that "the emblem is still interesting."

Well, I've introduced you to Minobubetsuin's oiling Daikokuten and temple crest twice, how was it?
If you are visiting the Seven Lucky Gods or like history, I would be grateful if you could think "I want to go once."

[References and Website]
Reference cooperative database "The temple crest of Nichiren sect is like a tachibana on a girder, but the Nichiren sect Nakayama Lotus Sutra temple and Kiyokazu temple in branch temple (Myonori 3, Ichikawa) use the temple crest of bellflowers. I want to know why."