Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

Good evening. This is a new correspondent, Hanes.
The other day, on the way back to the seasonal waterfront course by bicycle.
Coincidentally a cute shop was caught in my eyes and I've been detouring!



This shop, which is wonderful even at night, is a flower shop FANCY FLOWER STORE.
It has a different atmosphere from other flower shops, and it is elaborate on the display.
It looks like a reference for gardening.



We handle houseplants, flowers, and preserved flowers.
If you look closely, you will find even cooking herbs, and it will be fun just by looking at them.



However, as you can see in the picture, it's not just cute!
At this counter, which is attached to the flower shop, you can purchase special drinks.



The menu includes green smoothies with cold prevention and beautiful skin effects, daily smoothies.
And non-sugar winter-only HOT lemonade using domestic lemons.



The sweetness of nature that cannot be reproduced with commercially available lemonade is gentle.
It also served as a supplement to vitamins, and it was delicious.



If Mr. Itoya's lemonade is a stationery store's lemonade.
This is a flower shop's lemonade
Perhaps because it was a job that values the scent of flowers, I felt that the scent of lemonade was excellent.



Why don't you stop by when you come nearby?

■FANCY FLOWER STORE
Address: 6-18-3 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Swan Lake Tsukiji 1 and 2F
TEL: 03-3547-3360
Business hours 10：00～19：00
Regular holidays: Day/holiday
Website: https: //0870fancy.com/

※We have received permission for shooting and introduction from the shop.

 

 

Hello. It's Hanes, a new correspondent!
Recently, I got a sports bike for some reason, so I took a trial ride in the city.
Considering the traffic volume of pedestrians and cars in the city center, the maintenance of bicycle paths, etc.
Rather than enjoying running, I feel that pottering to enjoy visiting historical sites and shops is more suitable.

However, when it comes to sports bikes, pottering in the town is not enough....
One thing to say selfishness is that I want a variety of undulations and scenery.
This time, I would like to introduce a course (Hanes style) that fulfills such hope.
(* Photos in the article are taken at different times of multiple days.)

◼️ Seasonal Waterfront Course
Itinerary: Tsukiji - Toyomi - Harumi - Toyosu - Harumi - Kachidoki - Tsukiji
Time required (approximate): 45 minutes to 1 hour
Course Overview: A course for everyone who enjoys a variety of undulations and scenery in addition to seasonal spots such as Harumi's Athlete Village and Toyosu Market.
Recommended time zone: At any time



The starting point is in front of the Kachidokibashi Museum, located near Kachidokibashi.
Even if you go cycling in a group, there is a space where people can gather without disturbing pedestrians.
It is safe because there is also a public toilet.
For those who come for sightseeing or do not have a bicycle, a community cycle with electric assist is convenient.
I will introduce you later, but please check this map for the nearby cycle ports.

①Museum in Kachidokibashi
In front of the museum, there are monuments of the Navy Accounting School and traces of Kachidoki.
You can learn about the history of Kachidoki before departure.
And if you are lucky, you may see bulbuls that stop in the surrounding trees.



Well, the preface has become longer, but now we'll start for a ride in the waterfront area!

②Tsukiji Outer Market
The first thing you can see on your left after you start running is Tsukiji Outer Market, which is lined with about 460 shops.
The average number of tenants at major department store food department stores in Tokyo is said to be around 80.
It's calculated that there are 5.7 times more shops here.
Please note that there is a large amount of pedestrians and cars around the out-of-market market.

Also, if you want to start around this area, which has good access from subway stations and out-of-market markets, you can use it as a starting point.
There is a cycle port near the traffic light of Ichiba Bridge, so it is convenient to use it here.



If you go south along the site of the market for a while, you will see a sticker indicating the entrance of Route 2 for pedestrians and bicycles.
It may be a bit difficult to understand for the first time, but the entrance is right in front of Ote-mon gate Bridge!



It turns a little bit when entering and exiting, but most of it is straight and wide, making it easier to run.
While paying attention to pedestrians, it opens and crosses the bridge for about three months.



③Hamarikyu Onshi Garden
In the middle of a comfortable ride, you can enter your view....
Historic scenery and seasonal flowers of the Hamarikyu Onshi Garden, a nationally designated special scenic spot and special historic site.
In mid-February, I could see some of the canola flower, which is now in full bloom.



When I looked down on the surface of the water, I felt like I was called by someone.
A cute waterfowl was swimming with dexterous water.



If you go a little further, you will see the Hamarikyu dock, the lighthouse ruins, the Tsukiji River sluice gate, etc.
From this area, you can see the famous buildings of the ancient and modern times, Hamarikyu Garden and Rainbow Bridge at the same time!



④Tsukiji Ohashi
The flat road ends once in front of the bridge and becomes a gentle uphill.
Senior correspondent Mr. Satsuki's Koi Blower introduced it before.
Check the calligraphy of former Tokyo Governor Yoichi Masuzoe and proceed to the destination!



After crossing the bridge, head to the pier with a ship from Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology.



⑤Toyomi Fisheries Wharf
This area has many warehouses and many trucks.
There is a view that looks like a port town reminiscent of a market in Tsukiji.



From here, you can see Harumi Wharf, the athlete's village under construction, the Rainbow Bridge, etc.
It's not as famous as Harumi Wharf, but it's a great photo spot.



As you can see in the picture above, the view at dusk is also good.
You can take a memory of cycling against the backdrop of the blue sky during the day and the shining water surface.



⑥Tuna Wholesale tuna bowl shop
After that, if you run a little while looking at the Asashio Canal to the right, you will see something like a shop.
That's the tuna wholesaler's tuna bowl shop!
Senior correspondent HK introduced in detail in 2017.



The menu is written on the surfboard.
"Tuna wholesale tuna bowl", which is also the name of the store, is 600 yen!
Personally, I'm worried about "super rich bisque soup shrimp buckwheat".



For cycling in the morning, take a break that also served as lunch here.
Why don't you enjoy the seafood and scenery unique to the waterfront?
After that, go back along Route 2 and continue the ride.

⑦Reimei Ohashi, Toyosu Ohashi
Like Tsukiji Ohashi, this is also a relatively recently opened road.
Fortunately, the bicycle path is well-maintained.
However, there are pedestrians, so drive with care for speed.



After experiencing a moderate uphill, you can see the scenery unique to the waterfront.
"The slope was hard, but I'm glad I came."



⑧Toyosu Market
When you go down Toyosu Ohashi, you will see the Toyosu Market.
This is not Chuo-ku, but it is one of the seasonal spots related to the former Tsukiji Market!



⑨Harumi Ohashi
Pass the Toyosu Market, cross the Harumi Ohashi and return to Chuo-ku.
As you can see in the article by Senior Correspondent Sumida Fireworks, Harumi Ohashi has some undulations.
Even a woman like me can cross it without difficulty.
If you use a community cycle with electric assist, you can use it.
You can cross with a smile without having to look rugged.



From this area, you can see warehouses, tower apartments, and sky trees.
I don't get tired of the scenery
After that, we only run to the goal point, Kachidokibashi Museum, but also to the goal point.
Why don't you take a short stop before that?

⑩Derido Kachidoki Ekimae Store (with bicycle parking)
This is a supermarket used by people living in the surrounding area.
With self-service, you can enjoy your specialty coffee at an affordable price.
At the time of the visit, in addition to the commonly seen coffee, you can see the coffee.
There were also flavor coffee such as caramel vanilla and organic coffee.
There are two sizes, 12oz (about 355ml) and 16oz (about 470ml).
Surprisingly plenty, but you can adjust the amount yourself for self-service!

Get off the bicycle and move to the east side of Kachidokibashi with a cup of coffee.
It is also a luxurious time to see Tokyo Tower and Kachidokibashi (the night view is recommended).



If you take a break and cross the bridge, the museum is right there.
This time, I used photos from different time zones, so it may have been difficult to understand.
As I wrote at the beginning, you can make a lap in 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Finally, looking back on the course, the historical scenery such as the Hamarikyu Onshi Garden is the garden.
Modern landscapes such as Tower Mansion, Rainbow Bridge, Sky Tree, and Tokyo Tower.
And the scenery of warehouses, ships, sluice gates, etc. unique to the waterfront.
I was able to see a lot of landscapes that were rich in change and did not get tired of my eyes.

In addition, many of the roads that ran this time (other than around Tsukiji and Toyomi Fisheries Wharf) have bicycle paths.
The road width is wide and easy for children.
Whether you live in the city or have come to Chuo-ku for sightseeing from Japan and overseas, you can also visit the city.
This is my favorite course that I would like to recommend.

※When riding a bicycle, follow the manners and rules.
　Don't forget to wear a helmet or turn on the lights after darkening....

 

 

Hello. I'm a new correspondent (Hanes)
As March approaches, it's time to find a "small spring".
Kikaku Takarai, a poet related to Chuo-ku, wrote about the spring of Edo (New Year).

"There is no day when one bell can't be sold, spring in Edo"

It is said that Edo was prosperous enough to sell even the bells of temples that are unlikely to sell.
I can't see such a sight now, but
In Chuo-ku, there are many bells that have seen the passage of time for a long time.
This time, I went to see some of these bells.

■Bronze Bell, Kokumachi Bell (Nihonbashi Kodenmacho 5-2) / Made in Japan
This bell, which was set up in Honishi-cho around the time of the second shogun Hidetada, informs people of Edo Castle about the time.
Because it was near Nagasakiya, Kawayanagi was written saying, "The bell of Kokumachi can be heard to the Netherlands."



The bell is about 170cm tall and is about the average height of an adult man.
(Speaking of about 170cm in Chuo-ku)...The iron bodhisattva head of Daikanonji also has the same size. )
I can hit this bell specially on New Year's Eve, so I would like to try it someday.

■Catholic Tsukiji Church (5-26 Akashicho) / Made in France
Here is the copper-made Western Bell (Kumin Tangible Cultural Property), commonly known as "JEANNE LOUISE DE YEDO" in Edo.
This bell was cast and donated in 1876.
At that time, during the Meiji era, it was already renamed "Edo" to "Tokyo".
So why was it named "Janne Louise of Edo" as the bell name suggests?...
The reason for this is that at the time of ordering the bell to Renne, the name "Tokyo" was not yet thoroughly enforced.

The event that could be said to be the origin of the Sumida River Fireworks Festival was held in 1732.
The name has changed with the times, and it seems that the current name has taken root is newer than expected.
Looking at the changes in the name, it is interesting to get a glimpse of the background and intentions of the times.



The "Adelaide Josephine," a bell that once duet with this bell, is known as "Adelaide Josephine."
This is exactly what Harumi Madam introduced last year.

Both bells were spared from the metal supplies of Pacific War, and did not become cannons.
As an aside, Jeanne Louise remains intact to this day, whereas
The Adelaide Josephine has overcome the rough waves of the times.
The bell was engraved with the name of the French legal scholar Boasonard.
I was able to escape the metal supply at Pacific War, but
Once broken, it was recasted in 1957 with the donation of a believer at Sekiguchi Church.

■Peace Bell (in the median strip between Nihonbashi 3-4 and Kyobashi 1-1) / Made in the Netherlands
This bell commemorates the 380th anniversary of Osamu Nichiran in 1989.
It was established by Chuo-ku in hope of world peace as a member of an international city.
The 26 bells are the largest in the world in the manufacture of Carillon Swing Bells.
With more than 100 years of history and excellent technology and achievements, he was awarded the title of "Royal" by the Dutch royal family.
Manufactured by Royal I Suvautu, Netherlands



The bell plays a song typified by the song "My Town" in Chuo-ku at 0 minutes every hour.
If you are concerned about the melody, or if you live far away, please contact us.
From Heiwa, Chuo-ku Prayer Virtual Museum



■Ginza Bell (Ginza Church: Ginza 4-2-1) / Made by U.K.
This is not so known compared to the above three bells, but
It is located on the right side of the stairs of Ginza Church.
It is a historical bell that has witnessed the transition of Ginza for about 90 years since the third hall was built in 1928.

However, it was cast in 1878, the same age as the bell of the Catholic Tsukiji Church!
Blews & Son (Blews & Son) in Birmingham City has a total of 227 kg.
The owner, William Bruus, remains a record as a craftsman making brass candlesticks, but
It seems that the church bell was also cast, and the bell of the time remains in the home base Birmingham.
How did this church bell cross the sea?...Don't you bother me?



So, if you look at the bell inscription, you can see words about the casting company or church, but take a closer look at lines 3 to 4.
Why isn't it engraved with NAGASAKI JAPAN?
This is a great clue for the bell to come to Ginza.
As a British lover, I couldn't pull down here, so after further investigation, I found the following:

In 1873 (Meiji 11), the oldest protestant sacred school in Japan, which later became Dejima Holy Public Hall Theological School, was established in Nagasaki.


(This building is indicated by a red arrow. When I visited last year, I didn't know that it was related to the Ginza Church. )

At that time, this bell, which Thomas Graver ordered, was attached.
However, the bell fell in an earthquake that occurred in 1922....
After that, missionary Scott has bought it.

The following year, the Great Kanto Earthquake occurred, and the Ginza Church was burned down....
It was revived in 1928, when the aforementioned Third Hall was completed.
At this time, the bell obtained from the Scott was attached.

Finally, the relationship between Nagasaki and Ginza appears on this bell has emerged.
Why did Glaver custom to Bruus & Sun?
We have not yet fully clarified what kind of person missionary Scott was and what kind of relationship it had with Ginza Church.
If you know the details, I will introduce them again on the blog!

■Yeah
This time, we introduced the bells seen in the city, how was it?
The countries of making bells are all different, and I feel again that Chuo-ku is international in the past.
An unexpected relationship with Nagasaki was also found.
As you mentioned, some of them have retired bells.
In this way, if you understand the history of the active era, you can gradually see the background of the era at that time.
In Chuo-ku, I hope you will find "one bell" very interesting.

[References and Website]
Earthquake and Volcano Observation Research Center, Faculty of Science, Kyushu University, “Overview of seismic activity in Nagasaki Prefecture (August 2003)” (viewed on February 16, 2019)
Tsukiji Catholic Church 100th Anniversary Magazine Editorial Committee "Tsukiji-100th Anniversary Commemorative Issue" (Tsukiji Catholic Church, 1978) ※Not for sale (You can show it at the church.)
Nagasaki Baptist Church “Recommendation Walking Course - Course B: From spectacle bridge to Dejima / Oura 3” (viewed on February 16, 2019)

 

 

This is Edamame, a correspondent with children.

Last time　→　/archive/2019/02/11-15.html

Two times before　→　/archive/2019/02/11-14.html

And continue to do so.

From the "11th Chuo-ku Tourism Certification" conducted on February 3 (Sun)

I would like to take up the problem you care about.

　
Q26 Near the north entrance of Tsukiji's National Cancer Center is related to the Navy.

There are two monuments lined up.

One is the stone monument of "Navy Military Medical School Ruins", but the name of the other monument is

Which of the following is it?

A. The birthplace of the Navy. The ruins of the warship training center U. Monument of Naval Accounting School The site of the Naval Army Dormitory
　

≪An excuse for Edamame≫

Actually ... When I was studying to become a correspondent (end of 2016)

It seems that the area near the north entrance of the National Cancer Center was under construction.

I couldn't see the two monuments here ...

And at that time, I put azuki (one and a half years old at that time)

Because I was traveling around the city while pushing a stroller

I don't have the courage to go into a dangerous place.

※Another one of my tsukkomi※

I should have seen exactly where there is other than the right choice.

It must have been done by the erasing method!
　

・・Yeah. Reflection.

But this is "Go to Tsukiji again!"

Let's go, thinking that it is God's word.

　

A. The birthplace of the Navy

・・While saying, this is the only one in the past image.

The birthplace of the Navy was the so-called Tsukiji "in-place market".

Currently, the market is being demolished and entry is prohibited.

That's why I miss you (?) It's an image.

In the precincts of "Mizu Shrine" located in the market

There was a monument written in large letters "Hagiyama".

This place was originally the lower house of Sadanobu Matsudaira.

In the Meiji era, the Ministry of Naval was placed here.

The garden "Yuonen" (frequently!) In artificial hill

The name of "Hagiyama" is derived from the establishment of the "Navy Sir Flag".

・・・ Obviously, it's not near the "North Entrance of Cancer Center".

　

B. The ruins of the warship training center

There are no monuments left here.

There is a signboard of the Chuo-ku Board of Education.

In 1857, the Shogunate aimed at flagship books and family members in the Kobusho in Tsukiji.

Founded the Warship Professor's Office.

Later, it was renamed "Warship Training Center".

It's also known that Kaishu Katsu was the president.

Here's the place.

It is a sidewalk along Harumi-dori St., just off the intersection of Tsukiji 6-chome.

That's why this seems to be different.

By the way ... "The" warship training center "is in the middle of such land? ？』 So

Some of you may think about it.

Around the end of the Tokugawa period, reclaiming the Tsukishima and Kachidoki areas, which are opposite banks across Kachidokibashi, has not begun.

The sea was spreading in front of Tsukiji's eyes.

So there was no wonder to "manipulate" a "warship".
　

C. Monument of Naval Accounting School

B. From the information board of the "Warship Training Center Ruins"

Let's walk straight towards Kachidokibashi.

At the base of Kachidokibashi is this "Navy Accounting School Monument".

It began in 1874 when the Naval Accounting School Building was established on Shiba.

It was relocated to the former site of Yuonen in 1888.

It became the name of the Navy Accounting School in 1907 and relocated to a corner of Tsukiji in 1932.

Then, in September 1945, with the dismantling of the Navy after the war, the history of 70 years ended.

However, due to the development of human resources who are well-versed in accounting.

It seems that many people who were active even after the war have been produced.

By the way, the "Kachidokibashi Museum" is located next to it.

(Closed on Monday, Wednesday and Sunday.)

Kachidokibashi has a structure that can be opened and closed.

It was made by renovating a substations made for opening and closing.

You can see materials and models related to the bridge.

　

D. The site of the Naval Army Dormitory

That's why "E. is correct by erasing method!" ・It's not.

Let's go to see the "North Entrance of Cancer Center" properly.

It's just on the other side of Shin-ohashi-dori St., so it's a bit far away.

I saw it after a long time ...

The construction was over and it was paved beautifully!

And what you are looking for is on the right side of the sidewalk.

The naval dormitory toes and the naval medicine school toes are two.

It was in the planting side by side.

The name of the Navy Dormitory was born in 1870 (1870).

The predecessor is A. The "warship training center" was an option.

In 1876 (1876), it was further renamed the Naval Academy.

It was here until 1888 (1888), when it moved to Etajima, near the guardian office of Kure, Hiroshima.

In addition, the site seems to have been used as "Navy University School".

And the road that Emperor Meiji had taken to go to this naval school

It is "Miyuki-dori" that still retains its name in Ginza today.

Previously, a wonderful senior correspondent "Jimini ☆ Cricket" was a wonderful senior correspondent.

There are some articles that have been posted, so please refer to them as well.

/archive/2017/04/post-4240.html

I've read this article before.

After all, it was a problem that I had to solve. It's a great reflection.

　

Walking around the city of Tsukiji, which has many historical sites related to the Navy.

Of course, besides that

It is Tsukiji Honganji Temple

Even though it was a weekday afternoon, it was still very busy.

There are a lot of things to see.

By the way, as for information with children ...

There is a clean, spacious and easy-to-use multipurpose toilet (of course there is a diaper changing table).

The existence of "Tsukiji Fish Bank" is very helpful.

http://www.city.chuo.lg.jp/kusei/kobetsukeikaku/tukiji/uogashi.html

Even small children can go out with peace of mind.

Please come and visit us.

 

 

The number of tourists visiting Japan from overseas continues to increase. In response to the so-called increase in inbound demand, new hotels have been established here and there in Tokyo.
Chuo-ku has many attractions, and it is also an attractive area as a gourmet town, so of course, the demand for accommodation is increasing.
Existing hotels cannot respond, so new hotels are being opened in the ward.

Tsukiji originally had many foreign tourists visiting wholesale markets and out-of-office markets, so there were a number of hotels, but new ones have been opened recently. It's nice to be able to choose according to the needs of the guests.

There are also large rooms where you can stay in groups and hotels with connecting rooms. There is also an aim to respond to a variety of accommodation demands.

However, these hotels seem to be quite buried. It's a convenient location for businessmen visiting on business trips, so you can nodd.

I'm worried about what will happen to the hotel situation in Chuo-ku in preparation for the Tokyo Olympics.

 

 

Once every two years, the Chuo-ku Snow Festival, which is held as an annual winter event, was held at Akatsuki Park.

This is the 20th time.

It was Sunday, February 10 and the 11th of holiday.

This snow is provided by Higashine City, Yamagata Prefecture, a friendship city in Chuo-ku, and is held every other year with the cooperation of many local people, such as the town council, the Youth Measures District Committee, and the PTA. is.

When I went to lunch on Monday, the eleventh, there was a great crowd.

There was a corner where you could play sleds and miniskies, a corner where you could ride ponies, touch rabbits and marmot, and a hot food corner.