Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

Finally, December is the season when the city shines with Christmas illuminations.

　

Especially in Ginza, the whole city is gorgeous with illuminations.

Here are some walking courses where you can enjoy the Christmas season.

　

First, go to the Sony Building at the Sukiyabashi intersection.

Until December 25, "Sound Planetarium 2014" will be held.

　

　

In the beautiful starry sky of "MEGASTAR-II", a planetarium that can project as many as 10 million stars, a program where you can enjoy a trip to the moon on a high-quality high-resolution sound source.

The starry sky reflected in the full room is very romantic.

　

In the second half of the program from December 1st, you can listen to unicorn "Fee So Moon", Ken Hirai "Tomorrow" and Fumiya Fujii "Breath at Dawn".

　

From 11:00 to 19:00, it is projected at 5, 25 and 45 minutes per hour.

It seems to be crowded on weekends and holidays and after 17:00, so weekdays are recommended.

　

In particular, it is recommended for the illumination walk around 16:00.

Because when I saw the planetarium at that time and went out, it was already dark, and the neon in the city of Ginza looked like a star, and it was very beautiful.

　

　

After leaving Sony Building, take Harumi-dori St. toward Tsukiji.

Turn at the corner of Wako at the Ginza 4-chome intersection and follow Chuo-dori toward Nihonbashi.

　

In front of Mikimoto, a beautiful Christmas tree

Every hour, you can enjoy the illuminations that change the dazzling color.

　

　

This tree, which has been popular as a winter tradition, is said to be the last this year due to the rebuilding of the Mikimoto Building.

It is lit every day until 22:00 until December 25.

　

A little more on Chuo-dori toward Nihonbashi, and Illumination of the Bulgarian Tower.

Bulgarian's characteristic design "Serpenti" shines.

The eye color is different every year, and this year it is purple.

　

　

The illuminations of Chanel's building on the diagonal line of the Bulgarian Tower, Louis Vuitton next door, are also beautiful.

　

Then go further toward Nihonbashi and pass through the overpass of the Ginza 1-chome expressway, you will see Tokyo Square Garden.

This is also colored with beautiful illuminations every year.

　

　

In the underground garden, there is a romantic gazebo.

There are benches inside, so be sure to take a commemorative photo.

　

There are many fashionable cafes, restaurants, and bars in Tokyo Square Garden, so it's nice to enjoy tea and meals, and Tokyo Metro Kyobashi Station is directly connected to the square, so it's convenient to go somewhere next.

　

From the Sukiyabashi intersection to this point, about 1 km Christmas illumination walk course

If you have time, please enjoy it.

 

 

Chuo-ku is held twice a year in spring and autumn.

 

1 Business name: Hard tennis classroom

 

By the way, the schedule is from April 11 to May 20 in the spring of 2014, and from September 9 to October 17 in the fall on Tuesday and Friday from September 9 to October 17.

 

2015 is undecided.

 

2 times: 10 times in total     In principle, Tuesday and Friday

 

3 hours: From 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

 

4 Venue: The school grounds of Kyobashi and Tsukiji Elementary School

 

5 Lesson fee: 2,500 yen in total 10 times

 

6 Targets  ：18 years old or older

 

7 Capacity ：60 people

 

Details will be published in the ward's news [central] March 1 and August 1.

 

I was also invited to participate in a hard tennis class for the first time.

There are A class for those who have first divided into classes and have never played tennis at all, B class for those who have played a little tennis, and C class for senior who have graduated from A class.

In each class, 3 to 5 coaches can be taught kindly and politely, so it is safe for beginners.

Occasionally, after the hard tennis class ends, there is also a social gathering, where you can make friends and it is a very fun classroom.

If you want to start playing tennis, why don't you join us?

 

 

A refreshing autumn day.

I would like to go on such a walk, ask historic sites, enjoy the autumn leaves, and eat delicious lunches.

First of all, from the ruins of Shinkawa.

"Shinkawa is a canal that is said to have been excavated by Zuiken Kawamura in Manji 3 (1660). In the Edo era, it was used for boating and transportation, and both banks were first prosperous as a timber wholesaler and later a liquor store wholesaler. " -Chuo-ku Tourism Association -

Now it has already been reclaimed, and this Shinkawa monument reminds us of those days.

　

It is the birthplace of the Central Commercial School.

Dr. Junjiro Takagusu, a Buddhist scholar, visited Europe and the United States, and was established with the aim of fostering highly educated merchants.

The school building was relocated from Shinkawa, Chuo-ku to Kameido, Koto-ku in 2001.

　

It is a cherry tree on the Sumida River Terrace.

Cherry blossoms are beautiful in spring, but autumn leaves are beautiful in autumn.

　

Cross the Chuo-ohashi Bridge and head for Tsukuda.　

　

Colorful leaves.

　　

You can also enjoy beautiful flowers.

　　

Beautiful ginkgo.

　

Near Tsukuda Kobashi.

It has a taste.

After enjoying the scenery, head to Takasago to buy a lunch box.

　

"Yakibuta croquette curry."

First of all, yakibuta croquettes are very delicious.

It has a kibuta and is very rich.

The curry is very spicy, but the onion is sweet and well-balanced.

　

The contents of the croquette.

There are a lot of fine kibutas.

　

"Yamagata beef yakiniku lunch box".

The meat is very delicious and the sauce is fragrant.

It has volume and is reasonable.

　

It was a nice walk to enjoy a delicious lunch while enjoying the refreshing autumn leaves.

 

 

I went to the commercial facility "KIRARITO GINZA" in Ginza 1-chome, which opened on October 30 (Thursday).

First of all, we had lunch at "WORLD DINER produced by cow master".

Appetizers and drinks are in a buffet style.

The main one comes.

This is a hamburger.

This is a hamburger.

It will be provided in an open state.

The meat is juicy and very delicious.

We stopped by "Kiwa Seisakusho" on the 5th floor.

It is an accessory parts shop where you can easily enjoy handmade.

The inside of the store is quite large.

At the experience corner that even beginners can enjoy, challenge making "UV resin" accessories with my wife.

Beginners are safe because the clerk will teach you kindly.

"UV resin" means "ultraviolet curing resin", and liquid that reacts to ultraviolet rays and hardens can be poured into a mold to create your favorite shape.

This time, I made a hair band and earrings.

I'm clumsy and it took time, but if I immerse myself in the work, it would be a change of mind, and when I can do it, I have a sense of accomplishment.

Next, go to the fruit tart specialty store "Deris tart & Cafe".

You can enjoy tasty tart with a cute French-style interior.

Tart of kuri and matcha.

Strawberry tart.

Both were very elegant.

The gelato also looked delicious.

The inside of the glass-walled building was very bright and open, delicious food was eaten, and valuable experiences were also available.

In the basement, there are still many popular shops such as "My Italian TOKYO".

I'd like to go again.

 

 

■We introduced the changes that occurred on Chuo-dori in May this year, entitled "May Change Chuo-dori (Ginza-Nihonbashi)". → Click here for this article.

Six months have passed, so we have confirmed the subsequent changes, so please take a look. The place we photographed for the first time this time is (new this time).

 

　

（１） Ginza 6-chome 10 District Type 1 Urban Redevelopment Project [Matsuzakaya Ginza Store Ruins, etc.]

      ①13 floors above ground (height 66m), 6 floors below ground. Completion is scheduled to be completed on November 30, 2016.

      ②One of the largest commercial facilities in the Ginza area. The Kanze Noh Theater is also located.

      ■There was a remaining building demolition material in the construction area in May, but this time it was removed.

　　　　It has become an orderly construction site.

（２） Ginza 5-chome Redevelopment Plan [Rebuilding at Ginza 4-chome intersection corner]　

　　 ①12 floors above ground (56m high) and 2 floors below ground. Scheduled to be completed on May 15, 2016.

      ②The Viya Hall Lion Ginza 5-chome store, Nissan Ginza Gallery, Tsuzureya is located in Tokyo.

         Operation is scheduled to resume after the completion of the new building.

　　　■The existing building has been dismantled, and it is different from the Ginza 4-chome intersection that has been used to before.

　　　　It's a coincidence.

 

 （３） Rebuilding of Okura Main Building [Rebuilding at the corner of Ginza 2-chome intersection]

　　　①12 floors above ground (56m high) and 3 floors below ground. Completion is scheduled to be completed on August 31, 2016.

　　　■The existing building has been dismantled and bent in the back.

         De Beers Ginza Building (11th floor, 2) a complex commercial complex where the third was talked about.

         (completed in 2007) has become noticeable.

 

 ４） Itoya Main Store Rebuilding Plan [Ginza 2-chome]

      ①13 floors above ground (height 66m), 2 floors below ground. It is scheduled to be completed on March 15, 2015.

      ②In addition to merchandise stores, there are restaurants and conference rooms on the upper floors, and underground floors.

　　　　A multi-purpose hall is planned.

　　　■The building under construction is covered with a seat.

 （５） New construction of Ginza 1-chome A block (opened)　

      ①12 floors above ground (height 66m), 3 floors below ground.

　　　■10 commercial facilities “KIRARITO GINZA” 10

         It opened on the thirtieth of the month.

 

 

 

★(New this time) Ginza Theatre Building ("Hotel Seiyo Ginza" "Ginza Theatre Cinema")

　　　　The building where the building was occupied was dismantled. [In the corner of Ginza Street Exit Intersection

　　　　Rebuilding

　　 ①After rebuilding, Konami Creative Center Ginza (tentative name) will be used as a smartphone.

Consider 　　　　the development bases for game development and facilities for communication with customers.

　　　　I think it's going to be.

　　■Currently, demolition work is underway with cover.

 

　

 

★(New) Tokyo Square Garden (existing building)

　　□The hill of Kyobashi

　

     　It is a pleasant green hill of Kyobashi.

　     The hill of Kyobashi, which is about 30m high and about 3,000m2 in size, is located in the lower part of the city center.

        It was created to contribute to the formation of wind-down and wind-no-michi.

　　　This is part of the green road network we are working on.

 

 

    □On the first basement floor, there is the Central FM Head Office.

      We are FM radio station in Chuo-ku. As the only local community FM radio station in Chuo-ku

　　　I'm doing my best. The sender is located on the GINZA KABUKIZA house.

 

    　□On the 6th floor, there is the Chuo Ward Environmental Information Center.

　　　　"The Chuo Ward Environmental Information Center is a variety of environmental issues, such as global warming.

Learn the circle of environmental activities 　　　　in an easy-to-understand manner and the inhabitants of the ward, businesses, and wards work together to learn the circle of environmental activities.

It is a 　　　　facility established by the ward to expand the area.

The Environmental Information Center provides digital content and information 　　　　related to the environment.

　　　　Anyone can learn through exhibitions and other events. “Environmental Environment”

　　　　"I want to learn," "I want to participate in environmental activities," "I want to enhance the environment."

I would like to support 　　　　the positive feelings of everyone. One Power

　　　　What we couldn't do is to make friends, increase the number of friends, and expand the circle of environmental activities.

　　　　It may be possible to do so. Local communities are united in environmental activities

　　　　As a base for practicing movement, we collect and disseminate various information to many people.

We 　　　　aim to be a facility that can be used. Please feel free to contact us.

　　　　Please join me.' (From the Chuo Ward Environmental Information Center website)

 

　

 （６－１） Kyobashi 2-chome West District Type 1 Urban Redevelopment Project Facility Building (Redevelopment Building)

　　　①32 floors above ground (height 170.25m), 3 floors below ground. August 31, 2016

          Scheduled to be completed.

（６－２） Kyobashi 2-chome West District Type 1 Urban Redevelopment Project Facility Building (History Building)

            Renovation work [Meijiya Kyobashi Building seismic isolation work]　　

       ①8 floors above ground (30.32m high) and 2 floors below ground. Completed on July 31, 2015

          It will be completed.

       ②The Meijiya Kyobashi store reopened after the seismic isolation work is completed.

        ■The condition in which the entire Meijiya building is covered is the same as in May.

The tall building behind the 　　　　building is the Kyobashi Trust Tower, an office building completed this year.

(C　　　　ourteyard by Marriott Tokyo Station Hotel)

 

★(New this time) Kyobashi 1-chome Hotel Plan

　　 ①15 floors above ground (55m high) and 0 floors below ground. It is scheduled to be completed on October 31, 2016.

　　 ■The building was dismantled. In the announcement of the architectural plan, the 0th basement floor is rare in recent buildings.

        It looks like a building with no basement.

 

（７） N Project [Nihonbashi 3-chome]

      ①12 floors above ground, 2 floors of tower (68m high), 4 floors below ground. end of April, 2015

          Scheduled to be completed.

      ②Rebuilding of the headquarters building of DIC Corporation.

      ■You can now understand the whole picture of the building.

 

（８） Nihonbashi 2-chome District Type 1 Urban Redevelopment Project (Block C)

      ①31 floors above ground, 1 floor of tower building (180m high), 5 floors below ground. 2018 12

         Scheduled to be completed at the end of the month.

      ②A complex super high-rise office building with Takashimaya on the lower floors. Next door Takashi Nihonbashi

          It will be connected to Maya in the air corridor.

　　　■Demolition work is underway.

 

 （９） New construction of Nihonbashi 2-chome North District [Nihonbashi Intersection Corner]

      ①35 floors above ground (height 180m), 4 floors below ground. Completed in late November 2017

         It's planned.

      ②Along with the development, connection with the subway Nihombashi Station, station squares, tourist information centers, etc.

         It is planned to be completed.

　　　■A shop villa on the first floor of the building where the current state of the building and the corner of the intersection are dismantled.

 

 

（１０） Nihonbashi 1-chome Project [Nihonbashi Intersection Corner]

      ①13 floors above ground (55.98m high) and 2 floors below ground. It is scheduled to be completed at the end of February 2015.

 　   ②An office building directly connected to the subway.

     　 ■It's the current building.

 

★(New this time) Fukutoku Shrine and its adjacent area

　　①The new shrine of Fukutoku Shrine has been completed, and general worship has begun on October 24.

　　□Torii gate of Fukutoku Shrine

 

　　□The history of Fukutoku Shrine

 

 　

　　□(tentative name) Fukutoku no Mori expected completion

 

★(North side of Fukutoku Shrine) (tentative name) Shin-Tokyo Takeda Building

　　①24 floors above ground (123.15m maximum maximum 123.65m) and 4 floors below ground. end of October, 2017

　　　　Scheduled to be completed.

　　■Demolition work is underway.　

　　

 

  ★(New this time) Nihonbashi Muromachi 3-chome District Type 1 Urban Redevelopment Project　

　　①Demolition work (removal work period from November 14, 2014 to 2015)

　　　July 30

　　■At present, a form for notification of demolition work is posted.

　　□Current status of redevelopment project area at the corner of Muromachi 3-chome intersection

 

　　□Scope of Redevelopment Project

 

■In the scenery of the city, I was worried about the unevenness of the height with the surrounding buildings. In addition, for disaster prevention, in buildings with large glass surfaces, I was worried about the danger of falling glass fragments when there was an earthquake more than expected.

I hoped that close exchange of opinions between businesses and the government, such as unified cityscapes and urban disaster prevention, would be continued. .

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Speaking of Nihonbashi and Ginza, many people think of Chuo-dori, but there are many wonderful hidden spots in Showa-dori, which runs parallel to the east of Chuo-dori, and its vicinity.

At this time, I often walk around Showa-dori, and I am fascinated by that charm. So, I made it into a series without permission (^^;)

 

The first one is Hotomeki, a creative Japanese restaurant that feels the spirit of hospitality.

The taste and beauty of the dish (* ^^ *), and the cost of the dish was surprised at the w (poo) w

The atmosphere of the shop and clerks is warm and fashionable, and it is really comfortable.

 

It is located along Showa-dori between Takaracho Station and Higashi-Ginza Station on the Toei Asakusa Line, next to Ginza Ichi Post Office.

The Gin Toichi Pedestrian Bridge is also a landmark. It is about a 4-minute walk from Ginza 1-chome Station on the Yurakucho Line.

 

I visited several times at lunch, but I'm worried about what to eat deliciously. (If the stomach is bigger. 。 。）

Lunch boxes were also sold at noon and were crowded with many customers.

It is full of attractive menus at night, and it seems that it is often reserved.

 

A juicy cod's Saikyo-yaki and a scallop cream croquette. Hamburger with a refreshing taste

 

Among them, the best choice is "Ginza Seafood Don"

The amount of rice is enough, but no matter how you eat it, there are more things on board.

Moreover, it was fatty, and when I ate it for the first time, the cheek fell! I thought it (^^;)

It seems that fresh seafood is purchased from Tsukiji, which has been cultivated for over 30 years, and unique routes from various places.

Tamagoyaki is from Tsukiji "Marutake", which is also known at Terry Ito's parents' home.

Sushi vinegar is "Shobun vinegar" from Okawa City, Fukuoka Prefecture, which has a history of 300 years.

I've been to eat in a line for a long time in Tsukiji grounds, but Hotomeki's seafood bowl is more delicious! I personally think.

 

In addition, seafood bowls can be served with a meal or dessert of tuna, but the quality of this dessert is very high.

I have no eyes on the topic of sweets, but this dessert has exquisite sweetness and sourness and may be the number one in me.

Moreover, it looks so beautiful, so I looked at it for a while.

 

The left is an apple dessert. The candy work is beautiful. On the right is another day, pumpkin pudding and persimmon compote.

The persimmon was so delicious (≧ ▽ ≤) bubbles made of lemon juice are refreshing.

It is said that a chef from a French restaurant with stars thinks and makes it. It seems that the content changes every 10 days.

 

At lunchtime, the above seafood bowl + dessert is ¥1,090, so it's a surprise price.

 

The friendly owner was raised in Chuo-ku, and his parents had been a lunch box here for more than 30 years, but it was opened two years ago as the current "Hotomeki".

The store name "Hotomeki" is a dialect of the Chikugo region centered on Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture, which means "hospitality", so it is a shop where you can actually feel wonderful hospitality.

 

As expected, Ginza! But it's a secret!

It's been a long time since I wrote it with excitement, but I would like everyone to go to check it out.

 

☆Tuesday, November 25 11:45-It seems that it will be featured on the broadcast "Lunch Trip" (TV Tokyo).☆

 

◆Hotomeki

　Address: 1-20-12 Ginza, Chuo-ku 1st floor of Yasuda Building

　ＨＰ： http://hotomeki.on.omisenomikata.jp/