Hanes

Koinobori in Chuo-ku and child care Inari


Hello. I'm Hanes, an active correspondent.
Golden Week started at the end of April, but how are you all going?
In Chuo-ku, events such as the 2022 Tsukiji Spring Festival, Teppozu Inari Shrine Reitaisai festival, and Shintomiza Children's Kabuki are scheduled, and it is expected that the city will return to its vitality.

With Children's Day ahead on May 5, carp streamers gradually began to swim in Chuo-ku from late April.
In Hakozaki Park, carp streamers color the park as if sewing between fresh greens.

Koinobori in Chuo-ku and child care Inari


In Chuo-ku, where there are many office buildings and condominiums, small carp streamers are the mainstream, but when you see a large carp streamer like this, you will be happy.
It may be a sight unique to Chuo-ku that the Koinobori and the building are included in one photo.

Koinobori in Chuo-ku and child care Inari


On the north side of the Tsukiji Fish Bank Odawara Bridge Building, Koinobori was fluttering in the wind!
Unfortunately, there are many high-rise buildings in Chuo-ku, so unfortunately it will not be "(♪) Koinobori higher than the roof", but in Chuo-ku, which values such seasonal traditions, I feel nostalgic.

Koinobori in Chuo-ku and child care Inari


Also, Children's Day is a day to wish for the healthy growth of children, so why don't you visit Hodo Inari Shrine, a "child care Inari" enshrined behind the alley of Ginza 4-chome?

Koinobori in Chuo-ku and child care Inari


As you walk in the direction indicated by monkey sculptures along Ginza Brick Street, a narrow street like a secret loop between the building and the building invites you to the desired shrine.

Koinobori in Chuo-ku and child care Inari


The history of Hodo Inari Shrine dates back to the Edo period, and it is said that village headman Yazaemon recommended from Edo Castle to prevent the early birth of Shogun Tokugawa's son.

Koinobori in Chuo-ku and child care Inari


In connection with this village headman, this area was called Yazaemoncho at that time, and according to "History of Ginza 1 Edo period Ginza" written by city historian Koichi Noguchi, the name of the daimyo who was in charge of the creation, the name of the developer, and the name of the worship residence of the townspeople.

Yazaemon-cho is the name of the town corresponding to 2, and the document states, "The land of Soso village headman Hasegawa Yazaemon, originally located at the moat of Hibiya, was introduced to the Shogunate in Kanei 5 (1628). The land on both sides of the current Ginza 4-chome Namiki-dori St. was given as Yazaemon-cho. "
(I'm worried about the relationship between Yazaemon and the general, but I'll make it a future survey task.)

Koinobori in Chuo-ku and child care Inari


This shrine is included in the course of "Ginza Hatcho Shrine Tour", which consists of 11 shrines enshrined in Ginza, and many people visit together with the surrounding shrines.
(Reference: Click here for information on "Ginza Hatcho Shrine Tour 2021".)
When you visit Chuo-ku during Golden Week, why not hope for the healthy growth of your children and grandchildren at Hodo Inari Shrine?

※Information posted is current as of April 24, 2022.

Introduction Spot Information

Hakozaki Park
Address: 18-18, Nihonbashihakozakicho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Map (Google map opens): From here

Tsukiji Fish Bank Odawara Bridge Building
Address: 6-26-1, Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Map (Google map opens): From here
Website: https://www.tsukiji.or.jp/professional/uogashi/

Hodo Inari Shrine
Address: 4-3-14, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Map (Google map opens): From here