Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

The previous month reported on the story of Odawara-cho in Edo Nihonbashi, following the stone wall of Edo Castle's Ishichoba archeological site. I thought I had to actually climb, so I contacted the Ito City Tourism Association and climbed with the support of guides. . I will describe the struggle. (Road without Road, one side valley (Note)：　Naturally, there is no fence) road, climbing up and down the road along the rope, etc., so climbing alone without a guide is very dangerous.)

Date and time:　9:00 Set on June 27, 2018

Meeting place:　Usami Station on the Ito Line

Weather:　Sunny, 31°C/24°C

Departing at the scheduled time, as shown in the map below, go through the stone quarry (Mt. Nako) course, see "Ecchunokami Hashiba Ishiba" at the top, and go down the stone quarry (Shiranamidai) course. However, there was an accident in which the companion lost his wallet on the way to climb the wallet and had to return to the same course for search. It was a trip to see the national historic site twice (although it was out of breath).

Departing from Usami Station, the party departs after grabbing the whole picture with the explanation board of Ishichoba beside the station! ! ！！ ！！ ！　We will first aim at Godo Park, which displays stones found in the Donoiri area.

In the "Donoiri" area, which we are aiming for in the future, a series of steps such as "digging stones", "breaking stones", "shaping stones", "engraving stones", "accumulation of completed stones", etc. Archaeological sites showing the process are concentrated. The above-mentioned castle stone was found near the sabo dam in the cave entrance area, and is stored and released in Godo Park near the cave entrance area. The engraving is called "three characters on Orishiki", and it can be seen that the Inaba family of Usuki in Kyushu uses the same engraving at Osaka Castle.

Next, head to Usami Gakuen, Chuo Ward (545 Usami, Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture). Previously, it was close to Usami Station, but moved to the foot of Nako. From this school, head to the "Edojo Ishichoba Ruins Hiking Course". (I didn't know that I would continue along the road without roads, so I started climbing vigorously.) Even if I started climbing and regret it later. The stone written as "Edo Castle Ishichoba Ruins" written by the 18th head of the Tokugawa family, Tsunetaka Tokugawa, was visible on the left, but I can't pay attention.

The road going up along the rope (Cliff?) A narrow road with a valley on one side (difficult if it falls) continues. You can't afford to walk on such a road, so you can't take a photo. I can't go up gradually.

The next photo probably seems to be the path of pulling stones at that time. This "stone pulling road" seems to have continued in a shape that was dug down from the surrounding ground through the side of the area considered to be the work place. Stones like the photo are rolling on the side, upward and downward of the road without road.

There are countless stones engraved with various marks, such as those that seem to be the seal of the daimyo family and those that do not know what the mark is. Some may be a sign of a mason who worked at work. According to a survey by the Ito City Board of Education, more than 30 types have been found so far. A list of the characteristics of the stone stamp found at Mt. Nako and Donoiri climbed this time is listed. There are interesting engravings such as "Manji", "On the top", "Mitsukushi Dango", and "Yahazu". "Three characters in Orishiki" is also contained.

There are countless "arrow hole stones" that remain after the "arrow hole" that broke the stone. Special skills are required to use natural stones dug out from the soil for the stone walls of Edo Castle. We use the nature of the stone to break it as we wish.

When I climbed, I finally arrived at the top around 12:00. It is a stone quarry of "Ecchunokami Hashiba (Tadaoki Hosokawa)". About 1 hour for lunch and break. The wind is strong and you can't stand at the top. (Because there are no convenience stores or shops, you need to bring a lunch box.)

A companion from Tokyo began to say, "I dropped my wallet," so I changed my schedule to return via Hakunamidai in a hurry and decided to return on the outbound route. (Because no people came into such a mountain, my wallet was found safely.)

I was tired on the outbound route, and the downhill was also hard. While rolling 4 to 5 times, he returned to Edo Castle Ishichoba archeological site. Take a commemorative photo.

The left and right in the back row of the photo are guides of the Ito City Tourism Association, and I have a cane. The guide leader couldn't see the exhaustion and lent me a cane, so I managed to go downhill. There is plenty of room for a guide in Ito City!

Arrival at Usami Station 14:30 Dissolution

[Reflection]

When going to a guide with such climbing, I felt that the following points should be noted:

1)　Don't bring a heavy object like a single-lens reflex camera. Even rucksacks are a burden when climbing. →　It is dangerous if you do not concentrate on climbing and descending, so it is impossible to shoot with a large camera, so there is no point to bring it.

2)　The jeans are not suitable because they clung around when the legs are raised during the sweat season. I feel more tired.

We hope that you will look at the blog and be interested in climbing the "Edo Castle Ishigaki Ishichoba Ruins".

We plan to try again in early November, but considering the results of this trial, it will be about half of the climbing we reported this time so that I can participate softly.

Hello. This is a new correspondent, Hanes.
This time, "[3rd excursion series] Follow the roots of Ginza....Continuing on from
I would like to focus on the relationship between Shizuoka and Chuo-ku (especially Ginza)!

On a rainy day in September, this willow happened to be seen at Sunpu Castle Park.
If you look closely at the information board...There is Yanagi Nisei in Ginza!



I was worried, so when I read the details, this was written in addition to the story of Ginza that I introduced last time.

"In 1884, the street trees in Ginza were unified to willows, but despite the damage of the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923 and the Great Tokyo Air Raid in 1945, the citizens' enthusiasm for preserving them grew, and the splendid trees revived. However, from around 1967, during the period of high growth, willows in Ginza disappeared. Local volunteers who were hurt by this have poured their heart and soul into the preservation movement, cultivated seedlings with cuttings, and donated not only to Ginza but also to the whole country. Motoichi also planted Ginza's Yanagi II in one corner of Sunpu Castle toes due to the relationship of Ginza, and passed on to future generations. "



In other words, Yanagi Nisei in Ginza is planted in various places throughout the country.
In Ginza, which is important, two Ginza Yanagi Nisei are planted near Ginza Nine.



And next to one willow is the "Ginza willow Monument".
The lyrics and music of "Ginza Yanagi no Uta" (lyrics: 80 Saijo, composed: Shinpei Nakayama) are engraved.



♪The willows in Ginza that are nice to plant.
　　The remnants of Edo
　　Let's blow a spring breeze parasol
　　Today's busy street
　
　　Willow from Marronnier Ginza in Mari
　　West and East Love Inn
　　Who will wait for that child's shoulder
　　Itoyagi
　
　　The willow that doesn't give love is green
　　Spring pattern of the capital to be dyed
　　Ginza Ureshi and willows invite you
　　The streets of the Showa era
　
This song may also be given at the Chuo-ku Tourism Test, which has been lifted the other day!
It's a great deal, so please take this opportunity to remember the number one.
When Ginza's Yanagi Nisei finds a unique edge, I will introduce it again on my blog.

Hello. This is a new correspondent, Hanes.
This time, in the excursion series for the first time in May, we will focus on Shizuoka, which is closely related to Ginza.

...However, I don't think the relationship between Ginza and Shizuoka immediately comes to mind.
But what about trying to replace Shizuoka with Sunpu?
There may be some people who suddenly get a pin.


(Shooted at the north exit of Shizuoka Station in September 2018)

As shown in the panel in the photo above, Ieyasu Tokugawa is the key to this relationship.
And he spends about a third of his life in Sunpu.
・Age 8 to 19: Imagawa's childhood as a hostage
(This scene was also seen in the previous Taiga drama series "Onna castle owner Naotora".)
・45-49 years old: Until the relocation of the Kanto region
・66-75 years old: Gosho era returned from Edo after the opening of the prefecture

With these things in mind, when you actually walk around the city of Shizuoka City, you can see them.
A monument with the Aoi crest jumps into my eyes
This is a monument that shows the "Place of Sunpu Ginza".



On the side of the monument is that Ginza was moved from Sunpu to Edo in 1612 (by Ieyasu).
It is engraved that the roots of today's Tokyo Ginza are in Shizuoka.
This is the official text of the Chuo-ku Tourism Certification "Chuo-ku Monoshiri Encyclopedia that can be walked on foot"
It is also published. (The latest version is scheduled to be released on October 15, 2018 (Monday))

When you come to the place that actually becomes the roots of Ginza and enjoy the atmosphere of the castle town of Sunpu Castle with your five senses.
There was something more emotional than I thought.



On the other hand, today's Ginza has a strong presence as well as brand stores.
There is a monument called "Ginza Birthplace" (Place: in front of Tiffany & Co.)

This monument is engraved as follows.
"In 1612 (2272 AD, 1612 AD), Tokugawa shogunate established the Ginza Office here.
At that time, the name of the town was called Shin-Ryogaecho, but it was commonly called Ginza-cho, and it was announced in 1869 that Ginza was finally the name of the town."



When I moved from Sunpu, it was also called "Shin Ryogaecho" instead of Ginza.
This is the point I want to keep as a lover of Chuo-ku!

Through this excursion, the origin of Ginza has a remnants of the Edo period.
I was able to reconfirm that Ieyasu was in the key Shizuoka.
In the fourth excursion series, we will focus on Shizuoka and introduce our relationship with Chuo-ku.

[Reference Materials]
Learn Ieyasu, commemorating the 400th anniversary of the Imperial Palace: https://www.visit-shizuoka.com/t/oogosho400/index.htm
TOKYO GINZA OFFICIAL： http://www.ginza.jp/

[Past Excursion Series]
[First Excursion Series] Ako Gishi learning from wooden statues and Japanese sweets
[Second Excursion Series] It was in Kyobashi! Japan's first street payphone

The shops we introduce today will stop by when you walk around the Bakurocho area, which is attracting attention again.

Cafe Bridge Coffee and Ice Cream.

The Eagle Building is located at the intersection of Asakusabashi where Yasukuni Dori and Edo-dori St. intersect.

The eagle mark shining on a deep blue-colored tile that looks dark indigo or black.

This building, which has an exquisitely cool retro logotype, is also a Western-style building that has remained since before the war.

I think there are many fans.

Bridge is located on the first floor of the Eagle Building.

A sense of openness created by high ceilings and large windows. It looks very comfortable.

I ordered a drip coffee right away.

When I told the clerk my taste, he recommended a fruity Colombian product.

The device is V60. Ceramic white goes well with a simple kitchen.

One of the pleasures of these cafes is that you can carefully brew "a cup for me".

I hear you say, "It's delicious."

As the name suggests, Bridge is a cafe where ice cream is delicious.

I had the most popular pistachio on this day.

Colombia-grown coffee goes well with natty pistachio ice cream.

Thank you, the clerk.

There are a lot of delicious things besides ice cream.

I want to win all kinds if I can!

No matter where you cut it, the inside of the store is fashionable. Up to the number tag while waiting for coffee

It was cute.

There are a number of interiors that would have been selected that you would not see elsewhere.

Not to mention, the moderate self-service mode is also a European cafe.

It makes me think.

But this is Bakurocho. Is it really that old-fashioned wholesaler town?

I've spent a relaxing time falling into a pleasant illusion.

In recent years, the number of hostels for foreign visitors to Japan has increased in this area, and the face of the people coming to the city has been steadily increasing.

It's rich in international colors.

Click here for past articles in this blog (author: Mr. Shiba Inu)

　 "The activity base for local travel in the city center. An interesting hostel in Bakurocho, a wholesale district!'

For me who was born and raised in East Tokyo (East Tokyo), this change has not been seen.

I was surprised. This is something that has evolved while feeling the changing times.

I would like to take a walk around the area again.

Ｂｒｉｄｇｅ ＣＯＦＦＥＥ ＆ ＩＣＥＣＲＥＡＭ

Bridge Coffee and Ice Cream

Eagle Building 1F, 1-13-9 Nihonbashi Bakurocho, Chuo-ku

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Bakurocho Station, Bakuro-Yokoyama Station, Higashi-Nihonbashi Station

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Please check on Facebook for holidays. https://ja-jp.facebook.com/Bridge.coffee/

On August 19 (Sun), I went to "Summer Festival 2018" held at Hamacho Park.

On this day, it was a good summer-like nature, eating delicious food and eating.

It was a very fun day when I met a popular character and returned to my childhood.

I would like to leave it on my blog instead of the picture diary of summer vacation.

The first thing I visited was

Booth to publicize Chuo-ku sightseeing certification "Chuo-ku sightseeing certification challenge quiz!" (Hereinafter referred to as the following).

Greetings to the correspondent in charge.

Customers are constantly coming to challenge the mini quiz. It's a great success.

I am a correspondent who can afford and answer all the questions correctly and is natural (not strong).

I'm going to take on the challenge.

Well, all questions were answered correctly without giving any hints. I am not in my position.

I'm glad to receive a lot of prize Chuo-ku goods. Thank you very much.

Around the stall village. There was a long line in the hotel-made Tanshichu.

I see, it looks delicious.

In the meantime, eat freshly baked yakisoba next to the certification booth unconsciously.

It is absolutely a secret that you forgot to take a picture.

We lined up in another line. This is sumo wrestlers' hot pot in the Arashio room.

A chanko nabe provided by a sumo room to which the active wrestler belongs.

That's a genuine monophone sumo wrestlers' hot pot.

In the middle of the line, the number of people waiting for chanko is from the Chuo-ku Tourism Association, probably due to too many queues.

A certain Mr. Mura came to count.

I couldn't do "Toki soba", so I just greeted him and missed him.

I'm preparing now. I'm excited.

Wassa.

Yes, it's done.

No! The procession is also full of satisfaction.

Next, we visited the All Japan Tug of War Festival (Tuna Festival).

Everyone in the Arashio room where laughter spills after a serious expression.

In the midst of the fierce battle, there is such a peaceful scene at the rope festival.

On the outdoor stage, a quiz tournament for Chuo-ku sightseeing certification has started.

A fellow correspondent went up on the stage, and it was the Chuo-ku Tourism Test and the official text.

Introducing "Chuo-ku Monoshiri Encyclopedia that can be seen on foot". It's really nice.

Now, it's time for a quiz where you can finally get the luxurious prizes you've been waiting for.

Yes, I understand all the questions. He's a correspondent. ※I don't have any information leakage (laughs).

He shouted and applauded if the place was a little excited, and he would be a resident of the city.

And watched the little children vigorously raise their hands.

It is also the job of the correspondent to explain the quiz.

It was an interesting and helpful commentary that would say "Hey ~" unintentionally.

I have to follow you.

Thank you for your support!

In addition, entertainers from Yoshimoto Kogyo performed balloon art at the venue.

There are lots of content that will entertain visitors all day.

Oh! Mr. Pikachu. It's my first time to see you.

Even before the actual performance, it is a large service that offers cute poses.

All the good adults who were present were turned into smiles and left.

As expected, Pokemon. Please do your best for the "10 Great March" after this.

On the way back to Ningyocho with great satisfaction, I found a deep hall, Tokyo Miso Kaikan.

I would like to express my respect to Mr. George May, who is developing the series.

I don't know the location, so please look for it as well.

It was such a report, but even those who could not come to the certification booth.

We hope that you will be interested in the Chuo-ku Tourism Test and correspondent activities.