Nihonbashi Flower Plaza Giboushi blooms
Nihonbashi, which is said to have been built for the first time in 1603 (AD 1603), is a two-piece stone arch bridge completed in 1911 (AD 1911) after several replacements. It was the architect Yorinaka Tsumaki who was in charge of the decoration. The pillars of the bridge are covered with giboshi. The four corners of the bridge are named after the general public offering, and today we will briefly talk about the features of the four corners.
The place where there was a high billboard during the Edo period is named "Flower Square".
In this refreshing season, before the rainy season, "Ohapseudohoju" is beginning to bloom. (As of May 13)
Flower square Early summer flowers are in full bloom
As of May 13, every flower is in full bloom with the blessings of a little rain.
It heals the eyes and hearts of visitors, such as the very vivid Kibana Odamaki, Kemansou (also called sea bream fishing grass), and the crimson digitaris (also known as "fox gloves).
The building next door is the Nihonbashi Tourist Information Center. They are very kind and you can buy a simple Nihonbashi souvenir.
Waterfall Square Sojuro Riverside
On the other side of the bridge, it was said that during the Edo period there was a "bleaching place" that showed off those who committed minor crimes.
At present, you can remember the waterfall on the other side of the stone steps, or cool water flows down the stone walls.
From here, a boat tour around the Nihonbashi River and the Sumida River arrives and departs.
Soji Juro Riverside
In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the current bridge, the Kabuki world's Great Imperial Palace, the 12th generation Danjuro Ichikawa in the east, and the 4th generation Sakata Tojuro in the west boarded together, and it was named `` Sojuro Riverside '' It has been.
Otohime Square Nihonbashi Fish Bank Site
In the past, from the Edo era to the Taisho Great Earthquake, on the fish shore that flourished so much that it was said that "what, 1,000 of them are in the morning", to record and honor the glory of the old days, There is a stone monument of the birthplace of the Nihonbashi Fish Market and an explanation panel of the "Nihonbashi Fish Bank Site".
There is a stone mark of "Otohime Square" in the lower right corner.
Square of the original mark
In order to mark Nihonbashi as the starting point of the Gokaido, the Japan Road Mark is located.
Here, a replica is installed and the Tokyo City Road Mark is also built.
From here, the distance to Yokohama and Shimonoseki is displayed in kanji as "Thr".
※When the current Nihonbashi Bridge was bridged in 1911, the "Tokyo City Road Signpost" was installed in the center of the bridge.
Later, in the renovation of the road used for the Toden in 1972, the "Tokyo City Road Original Mark" was moved to the current square.
And the "Japan Road Mark" was installed in the center of the bridge and continues to the present.
Every summer, everyone in the Nihonbashi area participates in the “Bridge Washing” event, and the bridge is polished shiny.
Japan Road Signal
In the middle of the bridge, a plate of "Japan Road Mark" is embedded.
Let's enjoy shopping, delicious meals, and walking in Nihonbashi.