Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

There are many bridges in Chuo-ku, a waterside town. In particular, the Sumida River, which flows through the border with Koto-ku, has many unique bridges, including the 8 bridges of the Sumida River, which was also selected as one of the 18 Views of Ohako (selected by Chuo-ku Tourism Association in 2007). . Eitai Bridge, Chuo-ohashi Bridge and Kachidokibashi, which are often introduced on correspondent blogs, are very popular, and you can immediately see where and shape are, but this time it is somewhat less famous compared to such a star-class bridge I will introduce "Aioi Bridge".

The Sumida River, which flows from the direction of Senju and Asakusa, crosses the Eitai Bridge and hits Okawabata on Tsukuda Island, where it is divided into the main stream of the Sumida River passing through Chuo-ohashi Bridge and the Sumida River school river heading to the left. You. Aioi Bridge is a bridge that spans the faction river that flows to the left. Tsukishima and Tsukuda (island) are now connected to Tsukiji and Fukagawa areas (Koto-ku) by many bridges and subways, but at the time Tsukishima was built in 1892, as the name suggests, this is the Sumida River Nakashu, and access was only ferry (Tsukuda, Tsukishima). Therefore, in 1903, Aioi Bridge was built as the first bridge connecting Fukagawa (Ecchujima) and Tsukuda / Tsukishima districts. The name of Aioi Bridge is "The bridge relative to the upstream Eitai Bridge (Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Construction)" and "This bridge was a long and short bridge at the time of its founding, and is derived from two sets of "Aioi no Matsu" (wikipedia) ) ". Aioi Bridge consisted of two bridges (Aioi Ohashi: 147m, Aioi Kobashi: 53m) along Nakanoshima (Nakashu) floating in the school river. In 1980, the lower part of Aioi Kobashi (currently around the razor dike along Kiyosumi-dori) was reclaimed.　Although it is connected to land, Nakanoshima still remains as a circular park with trees under Aioi Bridge Higashizume, and you can descend with stairs beside Kiyosumi-dori of the bridge. If you descend from the entrance on the upstream side (north side), there is a passage along the river, and you can go under the bridge to the other side. There are many parts of the Sumida River Terrace where proper sidewalks are maintained, but here you can feel like an adventure just because there are round stone pillars lined up. Going downstream (south side), it is a continuation of the park centered on lantern monuments.

On the left is the Meiji Maru of Marine University, Toyosu Tower Condominiums and Harumi Bridge in front, and on the right you can see the whole view of Aioi Bridge. Aioi Bridge has a slightly sober impression compared to Eitai Bridge and Chuo-ohashi Bridge, which are lit up at night, but as shown in the photo, it is a bridge with a complicated truss structure that connects steel frames to "N" (or "X") characters. Of course, it is a beautiful bridge even at night, but its beauty seems to shine when it is lit by the sun. Although it is Koto-ku next door, Nakanoshima Park and Meiji Maru are said to have been selected as Koto Hakkei.

Nakanoshima Park has long been known as a famous spot for viewing the moon, but as you can see, it has a structure where the water of the Sumida River enters inside. Especially on the full moon night, tide level is high, and after high tide or a large ship passes, the water comes in by the wave, so be careful and enjoy it.

The Aioi Bridge itself is a bit plain, but the scenery seen from the bridge is superb. You can enjoy a wonderful night view such as a monument to light up the tower apartment in the Toyosu area and the Dock in Urban Dock LaLaport and Toyosu, as well as an airplane taking off from Haneda Airport to Tohoku and Hokkaido, and a new transportation Yurikamome running on Toyosu. You.

[Aioi Bridge]

Location ：2-20 Tsukuda, Chuo-ku, 104-0051, Japan

(5-minute walk from Tsukishima on the Oedo Line and Yurakucho Line)

 

 

The other day, the workplace said that he went to a Kabuki theater show, "The second generation Ukon Ichikawa was very cute and was very fine even though he was six years old."

　　　
I saw Ebizo Ichikawa's blog and Hiromatsu Otani's Twitter show that backstage was introduced here and there, and I was caught in a shot.

　　　　

　　　　
In such a background, I've always thought, "Kabuki seems to have rules to watch, and it's difficult to talk, so I don't understand it," but I wanted to see the cute and intelligent Ukon's first stage Anyway, I took a ticket and went to "Shouju New Year Daikabuki"!

(Reference link → http://www.kabuki-bito.jp/news/3712)

　　　　

　　　　

　　　　
There was almost no ticket until Senakiraku, so there were almost no tickets, so I became a seat at Kabuki's first theater. But there is only 2,000 yen difference from the first class seat, but my feet are stretched, tea is attached, there is a desk, and I can see the expression of the actor as well as sweat! So it was the best

　　　　

What a luxury...

　　　　

A lunch box. It contains red rice for celebration and karaage that Takeru likes.

(I love karaage too!)

　　　　

　　　　

Kabuki is a completely beginner, so this earphone guide was a reassuring item.
Not only the name and synopsis of the actor, but also the props and the background of history in a good time.

You can rent it at the theater.

　　　

　　　
The performance is a story called "Seisei Sumitagawa".
Eventually, it was fun, but on the way I cried about three times with excitement (^^;)

　　　

Umewakamaru, who did not know that he had fallen into a bad guy, thought that he had lost his important scroll, but was sold for a bargain and could not meet his mother....
Sota's intense regret that he did what he did most undesired, even though he had a breath to his important goal....
The sorrow in front of the group woman, even if she tries to hold the phantom of Umewakamaru when she looks for her son, she disappears when she tries to hold the phantom of Umewakamaru....

　　　　　

The sad scene and the cruel frustration were also beautifully expressed, and it was somewhat sad.

　　　　　

　　　　　

Even if it's an old story, people's hearts don't change. It sounded deep.
I wonder if something backed by the actor's enthusiasm and daily training will move the viewer's heart.

While I was an amateur, I felt that it was amazing to keep up with the traditional framework.

　　　　

　　　　　

Not only famous actors who watch on TV, but also those who solidify their sides were wonderful.

I was really angry with the villain's Keikei (^^ I know that "this is a story."...

　　　　　　　　

　　　　　

And after all, the second generation Ukon Ichikawa.
At the age of six, he made a quick change and air ride, and he was a genius with a loud voice.

　　　　　

It is said that Sarunosuke, the role of the group woman, played the same role at the age of nine, and the ride between Sarunosuke, Ukon and his father's right Danji is a wonderful three shot that feels the history and the bond between father and son. I thought it was. I can't keep an eye on my future activities.

　　　　

　　　　　

Kabuki was my first time, and I went alone (laughs), so I was a little nervous.

The theater was kind and I didn't have any trouble, and I was able to teach me how to enjoy the seats next to me, and I was able to fully enjoy it (` ・ ω ・ ・)!

　　　

　　　　
It seems that there are days when you can take care of your child for about 3,000 yen during the theater.

Click here for details. → http://www.shochiku.co.jp/play/kabukiza/nursery/

　　　　

　　　

In February, Kankuro Nakamura's son is the first stage at the Kabukiza Theater "Saruwaka Festival February Daikabuki", so I'm looking forward to it.
If you like me up to a few days ago, if you're interested but don't understand and can't go, I recommend you go anyway!

　　　　

　　　　

◆Kabuki Bijin, the official website of Kabuki
http://www.kabuki-bito.jp/

　　　

 

 

Do you know a vehicle called Turret Truck?

It is very useful as a transport vehicle in Tsukiji Market.

I've seen it!

There is a shop where you can drink truly delicious coffee while sitting on this turret. The location is close to Tsukiji Honganji Temple.

Its name is Turret COFFEE <Turret Coffee> 。

If you like coffee, you may already know! It's a famous shop for its "tasty book".

When you enter the shop, you'll find turret!

You can sit in the rear. I hear it's a good thing.

Of course, we also have regular seats.

And coffee.

Both hot and ice cream are amazingly delicious. Rich bitterness and weight of coffee, easy to drink and clear taste without turbidity. It doesn't make punch work, but it feels like wrapping it gently. Although it is a small shop, it is a space where you can calm down just away from the bustle of Tsukiji Market.

Mr. Kawasaki, the store manager, is particular about the deliciousness of handmade coffee and seems to have been trained for a long time in the Tokai region. The one who chose Tsukiji was "something." The point was that there were a lot of delicious things around me. The location and customer layer are thick and uninterrupted.

The sweets sold together are also available from handmade shops, and are moderately sweet and refreshing. It goes well with coffee and tastes good.

Menu The price is also good.

[Turret COFFEE Turret Coffee]

　　SK Higashiginza Building 1F, 2-12-6 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

　　1 minute walk from Tsukiji Station

　　Business hours From 7:00 to 18:00

　　　　　　　From 10:00 to 18:00

　　Phone: 080-3344-8819

　　Number of seats: 10 Complete smoking cessation

Even so, young people who open a wonderful shop in Chuo-ku say, "Somehow in this place."...It's interesting to say that. "I'm sure! It may be profound that there aren't many people who say Chuo-ku! "

 

 

It was introduced in the blog of "Ginzo" on November 28, last year, but I didn't remember it this time, but I went to "Tsukiji Uokawagishi" with my wife.

　

I feel that there were not so many tourists because it was a weekday, but I saw many people coming on the tour.

　

The Tsukiji Fish Bank building has a 3rd floor, and the 3rd floor has a rooftop plaza and a fish bank dining room.

　

From the rooftop plaza, you can see the whole of "Namishi Inari Shrine". I was surprised because it was bigger than I thought. In addition, I took a picture of "Nami-dori" from the connecting passage connecting the "Odawara Bridge Building" and the "Umiyuki Bridge Building", but it feels cleaner than before.

　

After that, "Ginzo"'s blog was "sold out", but lunch at "Ara-cooked set meal" (today it was yellowtail radish) and "Yaki fish set meal" (Nishikyo grilled with eyes). The yellowtail radish had a good taste and was delicious. I had a good meal. It's been a long time since Tsukiji. It was fun.

 

 

Minato Park, 2-chome Minato, Chuo-ku, has been developed.

In the past, it was a simple park with benches on the lawn, but it seems that it has become a hydrophilic park with a slope and can also be reached on the Sumida River terrace.

It's a sign.

Construction on the Sumida River Terrace side has not been completed, and it seems to be completed at the end of March 2017.

The flow of the Sumida River is a wonderful place.

Kamado-type benches that can be cooked in the event of a disaster (normally open-air fire or cooking is prohibited.)

Solar lighting is also available.

On the other side is the long-established pickle shop "Kitafuku".

I bought yuzu radish pickles.

 

 

On New Year's Eve, I saw a special light-up of the Sky Tree from the top of Chuo-ohashi Bridge.

The lights are turned off, and (expectations are increased.)

Light-up imitating the Hinomaru!

From 11:50 pm to 1:00 am, this red and white light was lit up.

From the test lighting before the opening of the Sky Tree, I'm watching the light up here, but it's a really good point of view.