I've boarded "Easy boat trip commuting in midsummer"!
The other day, I learned on TV that "Midsummer Easy Boat Trip Commuting" is a trial run between Nihonbashi and Asashio Canal for a limited time from July 24 to August 2. It seems that the Tokyo Metropolitan Government devised it as a measure to prevent traffic congestion during the Tokyo Olympics next year. As a member of the Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent, I had to board, and I immediately made a reservation online and took a test drive because the fee was free.
July 29 8:15 I boarded a ship from the Asashio Canal. The rain until yesterday had risen and Tokyo was fine. By the way, it is a medium-sized ship with a 40-seater, but there is no roof, the seat arrangement is suitable for progress, the outer side seat surrounding the edge of the ship and the inner side seat in the center There were various types such as things. By the way, the ship I boarded was a seat in the direction of travel without roof. It was a few minutes before the start, but there was no roof, so sunlight came directly to my head and it felt very hot.
8:00 The morning tide canal starts on time. The first thing you can see is Reimei Bridge.
I could see Triton Square on the right side.
It passes through Asashio Ohashi. On my left hand, I passed a descent ship from Nihonbashi. It's very good to shake and shake each other. When you exit the Tsukuda Sluice Gate next to Asashio Ohashi, you will come out to the large Harumi Canal and open your view. But the shaking of the ship was very comfortable.
You can see Aioi Bridge in front of you.
Then an object like a white helmet comes into your eyes on your right hand. Yes, it's Chuo-ohashi Bridge. Chuo-ohashi Bridge was painted white, so it was conspicuous from afar.
There is nothing but from the ship to see the "Messenger statue" from so close. But when I thought I wouldn't pass on the left, the ship I boarded passed under Chuo-ohashi Bridge. Yes, it seems to have been the Kamejima River course today. A little down across the Sumida River, the ship aimed for the Kamejima River sluice gate.
When you pass through the Kamejima River sluice gate, you can see Minami Takahashi in front of you.
Certainly, it is clear from the boat that it is a beautiful truss bridge.
After entering the Kamejima River, the width of the river became narrow again. Around the Kamejima River, some dirt can be seen in the water of the river, but there is no particular smell, and on the contrary, reeds are planted and there is a lot of greenery, and it was comfortable.
And I could see Reigishi Bridge. After passing through Reigishi Bridge, it finally joins the Nihonbashi River.
And when I passed through Kayaba Bridge, I could see the armor bridge in front. On the left is the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
After passing through Edobashi, I could see Nihonbashi in front of it. It's about 30 minutes in time.
And the ship that was berthed by the banks of Sojuro. In my personal opinion, I felt that this "Midsummer's easy boat trip commuting" was quite comfortable and good. It takes at least 30 minutes in time, so you lose to the subway, but there is no stop at each station, you do not feel stressed, and it is not bad to go to work on the sea breeze on board. I don't think it's bad. Isn't it dependent on how much the effects of bad weather can be suppressed? If possible, we would like to become a regular route in the near future and aim to revive the watercolor city Chuo-ku.
Nihonbashi is completely the next year's Tokyo Olympics.
I've got it. By the way, I stay in Nihonbashi in 20 minutes.
I returned to the Asashio Canal on flight 14 departing at 9:00 Nihonbashi.