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Use of the Hibiya Line will be convenient.

[Shitamachi Tom] March 7, 2018 12:00

Hibiya Line 13000 Series _R.jpgThere are a number of railway lines running in Chuo-ku, but the "Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line" has recently attracted attention.
This is because there are some of the best tourist attractions in Chuo-ku, such as "Ginza", "Tsukiji", and "Ningyocho", along this line, mutual direct operation with the Tobu Sky Tree Line, and connected to the Tokyu Toyoko Line in Nakameguro. It is also very useful for regional exchange with eastern Saitama and eastern Kanagawa prefectures.

 

Hibiya Line_Tobu 70000 Series_R.jpgFrom this fiscal year, new vehicles such as Tokyo Metro 13000 and Tobu 70,000 have begun to be introduced on this route, and are gradually increasing. The conventional vehicle was changed from 8-cars of 18m cars to 7-cars of 20m cars. It's very comfortable to ride, so if you haven't ride it yet, please try it. Both vehicles are manufactured with almost the same specifications (manufactured Kinki vehicles). It's interesting to compare the rides.

 

Expansion of subway transit jpgHowever, what was a bit inconvenient to say was the transfer to the Yurakucho Line and Hanzomon Line. There was no connecting station to these lines before, for example, "Tsukiji Station" and "Shintomicho Station" were treated as different stations even though they were nearby, so once you leave the ticket gate, the first fare was applied again . Some people would have gone out of the way.

Route map 2.jpgHowever, from March 17, "Tsukiji-Shintomi-cho" and "Ningyo-cho-Suitengu-mae" will be newly set at the transfer station (ground transfer). With this, once you leave the ticket gate, the fare will be counted if you transfer within 30 minutes. Commuter passes can also be issued through. This is useful.

Ningyocho Station on the Toei Asakusa Line will also be treated as a transfer station with Sutengumae Station on the Hanzomon Line. If you consider these things, you will be able to choose a variety of transfer methods. We hope that this will take advantage of the Hibiya Line, and that exchanges in Chuo-ku and other regions will be more activated by using the route well.

 

 

Spring walk on the Sumida River Terrace, photo spot capture map.

[Shiba Inu] March 7, 2018 09:00


The Sumida River flows through central Tokyo. Several years have passed since the river began to be constructed as Shinsui-Koen Park and terraces. The entire basin has not been completed, but it has already been established as a place for local people, tourists and runners to relax. It is a very recommended walking course where you can walk almost nonstop from the Tokyo Bay shore to Asakusa direction. It is safe because only pedestrians can not enter vehicles (including bicycles).


Get the official website! Sumida River


This time, we will explain the Chuo-ku part of the Sumida River Terrace, from Ryogoku Bridge to just before Eitai Bridge with plenty of images. I want to walk, but I don't know well, so it's troublesome....For those who want it! There are also places that are perfect for shooting and cherry blossom viewing spots in secret places.


IMG_1877.jpgWith this feeling, you will walk along the spacious terrace while looking at sightseeing spots such as the Sky Tree and Kokugikan.


IMG_1885.jpgThe image may be hard to see, but this time we will introduce this basin.


First of all, the entrance is from Ryogoku Bridge.


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It's the first entrance. The other side is just under construction.


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It will be completed in about a month. By the way, it costs about 330,000 yen to construct the water terrace for 1m2. The total construction cost of this place is about 116,400 thousand yen! I'm looking forward to seeing what can be planted in the flowerbed.


IMG_1874.jpgAfter walking for about 2 minutes, you will soon find the second doorway.

Staircases like Disneyland. It's a shooting spot! If you go up here, you will see "Higashibashi 1-chome Pedestrian Bridge". There is Nihonbashi Junior High School in the surrounding area. It is an area that was once called Yanokura. The terrace along the river is also nice, but when you go up, you can see it.


IMG_1875.jpgIn this way, it is much higher than the road, and it is a quaint promenade where willows flutter. There are many runners running here.


Well, I'll go back to the terrace and walk.


IMG_1876.jpgThis is also a shooting spot in the middle.


Walk about 2 minutes and you'll find the third doorway.


IMG_1878.jpgIt's nice here too. When you go up, you will find "Hamacho Studio", which is famous for its various TV programs being filmed.

In addition, this place is also the departure and arrival point of the Tokyo Waterside Line.


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If you want to move around Tokyo using the waterway or enjoy sightseeing by boat, please!



On the wall side of the terrace, there are a lot of ukiyo-e panels depicting the scenery of this area of the Edo period, which excites the mood.


IMG_1881.jpgAlso, there is a place near the waterside to the last minute, which is fun.


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After walking for about 2 minutes, you will see the fourth doorway.


IMG_1883.jpgWhere does this entrance, which is much larger than before, connect?...


IMG_1884.jpgFor some people, it is "Chuo-ku General Sports Center" familiar with "Pokemon Nest". Toei Subway Hamacho Station is also nearby. Because it is a fairly large park, festivals and events are held frequently, and many cute dogs take a walk early in the morning and evening. It is a place for those who like animals.

I'll go back to the terrace.


IMG_1887.jpgIt is a calm early spring Sumida River. What I can see is Shinohashi. In the Great Kanto Earthquake that occurred in 1923, many people who evacuated on this bridge were saved, so it was also called the "Human Assistance Bridge". The current bridge was built in 1976. Designated by Tangible Cultural Property.


If you walk about 3 minutes from there, you will find the fifth doorway.


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If you go up here, it is convenient because it is directly connected to Shinohashi.


There's a dog run around here!


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IMG_1890.jpgIt's a dog run that can run well. The name is "Wanwan Square". Use is from 7:00 am to 8:30 pm on weekdays and 3:30 pm on weekends and holidays. Free of charge, eating and drinking, smoking, dog training and brushing are prohibited.


From here, you'll find the sixth doorway.


IMG_1892.jpgIf you go up here, you will find business hotels such as the Apa Hotel in Hakozaki. In the past, it was called Nakasu. It's dark here at night and there are no traffic, so I don't recommend going out alone. It's fun when it's bright!


It's about 3 minutes from here, and there's a seventh entrance.


IMG_1893.jpgThis is a staircase directly connected to the Nihonbashi Fire Station Hamacho Branch Office, so sometimes you can see firefighters training.


IMG_1894.jpgIt's cool.

By the way, I walked Oita from Ryogoku Bridge at the starting point. Finally, I can see Kiyosu Bridge, a beautiful woman proud of the Sumida River!


IMG_1895.jpgIn about 3 minutes, there's the eighth doorway.


IMG_1896.jpgIf you go up here, you will find Kiyosu Bridge, Aeon, etc.


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Kiyosu Bridge has been designated as a national important cultural property. In 1928, after the Great Kanto Earthquake, it was newly replaced as a reconstruction project. It was designed based on a suspension bridge over Rhine, Germany, but it seems that the original Rhine bridge has disappeared, and there is that bridge here! And Germany is coming to see it.



Crossing Kiyosu Bridge to the opposite bank is Kiyosumi Shirakawa, a fashionable area that has now become synonymous with East Tokyo.

Now, I'm walking all the way on the Chuo-ku side of the Sumida River, but the opposite bank is Koto-ku. It is a place related to Gennai Hiraga and Matsuo Basho. This is also a very fun and delicious place.


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There are many chairs on the Sumida River Terrace, so you can feel safe when you are tired or want to organize your luggage. There is also a resting place with a table near Kiyosu Bridge, so it may be good to eat a lunch box.


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IMG_1901.jpgThe point is that it is far from the surface of the water! There are quite a few water parks where chairs and tables are set right next to the surface of the water, but there is a high risk of getting drunk....。



After walking for about 5 minutes, the ninth entrance.


IMG_1902.jpgIt's Daiwa House River Gate! Nearby is the Suitengu Shrine.

The building is like a large gate, and the wind is designed so that people walking on the city can enjoy the view of the riverside. As expected, Daiwa House.



And the 10th doorway nearby.


IMG_1903.jpgHello. This is IBM Hakozaki.

As you can see, this area is planted with a lot of cherry blossoms, and it is very beautiful in spring! Because it is not a so-called sightseeing spot but a business district, it seems to be not well known, and it is a secret cherry blossom viewing spot. The bridge is lit up, making it a great location to see the cherry blossoms at night.



Soon there is the 11th entrance, and the Sumida River Terrace is once closed.


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The other side of the Nihonbashi River is the Shinkawa area. You can see Eitai Bridge and River City 21.

The Sumida River Terrace continues over there across the Toyomi Bridge. You can go through the ground until just before Eitai Bridge.


I've been with you for a long time, but it doesn't take less than 30 minutes to walk from Ryogoku Bridge to Ststa. I think it's just a good walk course. It's like this in the middle of the terrace


IMG_1897.jpgThere are maps here and there, so I don't have to worry about where to go to the city or go through the waterway.



When it gets warm, a lot of flowers bloom on the Sumida River Terrace, making it very gorgeous. Sumida River Terrace, where the construction is completed soon, please come and take a walk after cherry blossom viewing. It's also fun to walk along the Sumida River to Asakusa and Sumizumi! It's about an hour.

 

 

"Senshafuda stamp rally" is being held!

[Edamame] March 4, 2018 14:00

This is Edamame, a correspondent with children.

I'm swaying today by a 2-year-old child and daughter Azuki ...

An event that would bite such azuki began on March 1st.

"Senshafuda stamp rally."

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http://www.chuo-kanko.or.jp/#we-page-single-entry?spot=213328


Let's collect stamps available at tourist information center spots in various places in Chuo-ku!

This is a limited-time event.

When I asked Azuki, "Do you want to go to Hankopetanshi?"

For a moment, "I don't do it ... (* I'll never deny it once)" and then "do it."

Apparently, "Hankopantan" seems to be attractive for 2 years and 8 months.


That's right. I left home just before 2:00 pm!

※I really wanted to go out in the morning...

 I was blocked by the azuki, who once again scratched the ear just before leaving.

 There is a situation where Edamame is tired and is about to lose motivation.

 Please understand the child-raising generation (tears).

The first stamp spot is just over a 10-minute walk (using a stroller).

We arrived at Ningyocho Great Kannon Terashita (in front of Ningyocho Shopping Street Cooperative Office).
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And ... Actually, a serious incident for children (!?) 。

If I was in a stroller, the height would not match.

Azuki can't push the stamp by himself.

Put your shoes on and get off the stroller.

I managed to make the stairs a stepping stone.

・・Yeah.

(Because there was no person in charge on the table, my mother had no choice but to do her best.)

In addition, stamp of Ningyocho is installed only on weekdays. Please be careful.


Once you've put on your shoes, you'll want to walk yourself for a while.

So, we will do our best to walk to Nihonbashi, the second spot.

It was also my hand to get on the Nihonbashi Metrolink E Line (also known as the yellow bus for my home).

It was a very delicate waiting time.

About 20 minutes on foot by walking at the pace of 2-year-olds.

I think it was a good walk.


The second stamp spot

We arrived at the Nihonbashi Tourist Information Center in Minamizume, Nihonbashi.

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Actually, this stamp stand ...

"It's just the right height for an adult to stand and press the stamp."

I did it.

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So ... I asked the staff of the information desk to lend me a tall chair.

Azuki sat on it and stamped it.

Thank you very much for your support.


You can use the subway from here.

2 stations on the Ginza Line from Nihombashi Station on the Tokyo Metro.

Azuki also loves trains, so I'm going to get on the train~

He followed me and said, "I'm pretty! He said, "I don't know."

The stairs were slow, but I went down by myself.

※It's so slow that my mother's patience is tested.

And it is the third stamp spot, Tokyu Plaza Ginza.

On the first floor, facing Sukiyabashi Park

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There is "G Info" (Ginza Tourist Information Center).

The orange sign on the left side of the photo is a landmark.

Actually, this was also "the stamp stand is just the right height for adults to push."

Mother Edamame → Holding azuki (weight 13 kg)

Sister at the information desk → Take the hand of azuki and push the stamp together

So far away from work (!?) I did it.

・・No, no.



After leaving here, Azuki said, "The baby carriage."

From here, my mother Edamame and walk to the final destination while pushing a stroller.

※You may have the option to get to Kyobashi Station on the Ginza Line 1 station.

 Platform at Kyobashi Station → I didn't want to use the ticket gate because there was no elevator.


That's right.

There are 6 stamp points in total, but if you collect 4, you can get a participation prize.

This time, Tsukiji (Platto Tsukiji) and Tsukishima passed. Excuse me.

If there is enough time during the period, I would like to see the status of the stamp stand ...


About a 15-minute walk, you will arrive at the Chuo-ku Tourist Information Center on the first basement floor of Kyobashi Edgran, the final destination.

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This was a desk with a height where you could stamp while riding a stroller.

Hey.


Finally, I would like to show you the stamps collected by the staff of the tourist information center.

Answer the questionnaire...

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Challenge the lottery lottery where you can see the results on the spot!

Azuki pulled me...

For both of them was a shame. I'm sorry.

Nevertheless, I am satisfied that I received the Sensha Bill Seal (first 2,000 people) for the participation prize.

Above all, it seemed that the person himself enjoyed "petting" itself.

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(Well, I was very happy if the Royal Maskmelon from Kyobashi Senbikiya hit it.)


There are some hurdles to overcome for children, such as the height of the stamp stand.

I think it's an event that can be enjoyed by children.

Of course, I think that adults who take a leisurely stroll around various places in Chuo-ku can enjoy it.


Please visit the website of the Chuo-ku Tourism Association.

There is also a "Introduction to Model Courses"

Why don't you refer to it?

http://www.chuo-kanko.or.jp/#we-page-single-entry?spot=213477

It is a limited time until March 31, so please try it once.


 

 

Edo-higan cherry tree has begun to bloom. Let's get ahead of spring at Chuo-ohashi Bridge.

[kimitaku] March 2, 2018 16:00

 On the right bank where the Sumida River Terrace and Chuo-ohashi Bridge intersect.

Edo-higan cherry tree is in bloom.

There is finally a sign of spring in the Sumida River, where the very cold wind is still blowing.

 The bright pink color makes Izu Peninsula imagine the cherry blossoms in full bloom in Kawazu.

It is said that Yoshino cherry tree will bloom in late March this year.

In the wet season, we have 30 days of patience.

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