Chuo-ku Back alley exploration series [Tsukiji Outer Market Edition]
Hello, this is the new correspondent "Take-chan". For the first time in three years, Golden Week without regulation, how are you all going?
This time, we are planning to look at the back alleys of Chuo-ku while walking. The back alleys are called "back alleys", "back alleys", "yokocho", " alleys", and " alleys", but this time with a relaxed feeling, the narrow roads between shops and shops, buildings and buildings, houses and houses Let's explore all "behind alleys".
By the way, do you like "behind alleys"?
I haven't met many people who say "I like it!" Too loudly, but "Take-chan" loves walking behind the alleys. I can't say anything about getting lost in the back alley. The scenery full of Japanese shop curtain, neon, exposed plumbing, bicycles and trolleys, and a sense of life. These are the charm of the back alley and "Take-chan" thinks.
The first of the back alley exploration series is Tsukiji Outer Market. Well, let's take a walk again this time.
When has the Tsukiji Outer Market since?
The history of Tsukiji Outer Market seems to be closely related to Tsukiji Honganji. Tsukiji Honganji Temple was originally founded in Yokoyamacho in 1617 and was called "Asakusa Gobo". Many people have the question, "Why is Asakusa Gobo even though it is Yokoyamacho?" I think this is because there was "Asakusa Gomon" near the current Asakusabashi.
In 1657, "Asakusa Gobo" was burned down in the Great Fire of the Meiryaku era, and then the land given by Edo shogunate for reconstruction was the current location, but at that time it was on the sea. The monks of Tsukuda Island played a central role in reclaiming the sea to build land and erecting the main hall. This is the origin of "Tsukiji".
Looking at the old map, it was found that 58 temples gathered on the grounds of Tsukiji Honganji Temple to form Teramachi. After the Great Kanto Earthquake, Harumi-dori St. was opened near Tsukiji, the precincts were divided across roads, and the fish market moved from Nihonbashi and Shibaura next to the site where temples once lined the eaves, so it seems that the place that was on the precincts gradually changed to an out-of-office market.
The bustling Tsukiji Outer Market
On October 11, 2018, the Central Wholesale Market moved from Tsukiji to Toyosu. However, even today, the Tsukiji Outer Market is still crowded with many people. Golden Week is expected to be even more crowded.
Of course, the Toyosu market has a great advantage of being a closed facility that can properly manage temperature. It is now possible to protect fish and vegetables from the effects of high temperatures and winds, and maintain freshness.
Nevertheless, Tsukiji Outer Market continues to attract not only Japanese but also many foreign tourists. Take-chan thinks that one of the reasons is in the unique world view of "behind alleys".
At Tsukiji Fish Bank Rooftop Plaza
※2-minute walk from the A1 exit of Tsukiji Market Station on the Toei Oedo Line.
5-minute walk from Exit 1 and 2 of Tsukiji Station on the Hibiya Line.
8-minute walk from Exit 5.6 of Higashiginza Station on the Hibiya Line and Toei Asakusa Line.