Chuo City Area Guidemap \u3000\u277a\/ 5\u4f43\u30fb\u6708\u5cf6TsukudaTsukishimaArea Guide mapTsukudaTsukishimaKachidokiToyomichoHarumiLand gradually reclaimed from the sea during the Edo, Meiji,Taisho, and Showa periods.An area that combines futuristic urban landscapes ofskyscrapers with old alleyways that retain friendly atmosphereof traditional commercial and working-class neighborhoods.The area encompassing Tsukuda, Tsukishima, Kachidoki,Toyomicho, and Harumi is made up land reclaimed from thesea during the Edo, Meiji, Taisho, and Showa periods. It isactually a manmade island surrounded by the Sumida Riverand canals. Unlike other parts of Tokyo, it survived the GreatKanto Earthquake and the Pacific War unscathed, and thealleyways of the Tsukishima district still retain spots thatevoke nostalgia for the atmosphere of traditional commercialand working-class neighborhoods. At the same time,however, the area is being rapidly redeveloped, and thewaterfront zone is attracting attention as a futuristic urbanarea filled with skyscraper condominiums. The zone containsHarumi Island Triton Square, next to which are condominiumbuildings with a height of more than 50 storeys. Transportaccess is also good, and the zone draws large numbers ofvisitors. he Harumi Wharf is also a docking point for cruiseships. Harumi Wharf and the Sumida River Terrace are apopular spot for people in the mood for romance after thesun goes down. Pleasure boats sale up and down the SumidaRiver with the skyscrapers reflected on its surface, while thealleyways retain that old-town atmosphere, so this an areathat blends the old with the new.\u4f43\u30fb\u6708\u5cf6\u30a4\u30d9\u30f3\u30c8\u30ac\u30a4\u30c9Early OctoberYoridori-midori greenery marketAn enjoyable one-day event that takes place on the Tsukishima Nishinaka-dorishopping street. Plants and flowers are sold and there are also food stalls andgames for children such as kingyo-sukui (goldfish catching).2nd Saturday and the following day in mid-JulyTsukishima Kusaichi MarketA seasonal market that began as a market selling wares associated withthe Bon festival. Open-air stalls selling traditional Bon goods line anapproximately 500-meter stretch of Tsukishima Nishinaka-dori Ave.Late MayTokyo Port FestivalAn event held at Harumi onMay 20 (the anniversary of theopening of the Port of Tokyo.Ships are opened to the generalpublic and fire boats spraywater from hoses onto the sea -which is an impressive sight.JEualryl y1 3A-u1g5ustTsukuda Festival \/ GrandSumiyoshi-jinja Shrine FestivalAt the Grand Festival held once every three years,the hakkakumikoshi (octagonal portable shrine)is sent out on the Tsukuba-bayashi. It used to beimmersed in the sea, but in recent years it stayson the surface on a boat called a sorabune.TSUKUDA \/ TSUKISHIMA Event GuideThe dates and details of the events described in this Event Guide may change, so please check the websites of the various event organizers to get the most up-to-date information.From early October (approx. one month)Chuo City Tourism and Market FairAn event at which you can enjoy thedelights of Chuo City in the autumn.Duringthe period of the festival, various events areheld at department stores, shoppingdistricts, and “antenna shops” (shops sellinggoods from provincial regions of Japan).Late October – early NovemberFlower Carpet HarumiA n e v e n t h e l d i n l a t eOctober to early Novemberat Harumi Island TritonSquare that was inspired byt h e G e n z a n o d i R o m aflower festival in Italy anda d a p t e d w i t h a u n i q u eHarumi flavor. Visitors canenjoy flower art created bysprinkling petals on theground.Early November (late October)Chuo City\u201c Marugoto\u201d MuseumThe whole of Chuo City is turned into amuseum, and you can travel aroundthe city by bus or boat for free, enjoyingthe city’s rich cultural attractions, whichinclude famous sites, historical ruins, artgalleries, and the waterfront scenery.Early November (held every other year)Chuo City Industrial CultureExhibition\u201c Heso-ten\u201dTHeld to contribute to the developmentand growth of Chuo Ward\u2019s industrialactivities and help teach young peopleabout local industry. There will bespecial stages and workshops inaddition to booths run by variousorganizations.Brings history of Ishikawajima, the birthplace of modern heavy industry, to lifeA museum focusing on the history of Ishikawaima established by IHI (formerly ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries)Ishikawajima MuseumC-1MAP\u25cfAddress\u30001F Pier West Square, 1-11-8 Tsukuda, Chuo-ku\u25cfTel\u300003-5548-2571\u25cfHP\u3000http:\/\/www.ihi.co.jp\/shiryoukan\/\u25cfOpen days\u3000 Wednesday and Saturday(Closed on the year-end through the New Year’s Holidays)\u25cfOpen hours\u300010:00-12:00\u300113:00-17:00(last entry16\uff1a30\uff09\u25cfAccess\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000 Six-minute walk from Tsukishima Sta. Exit 6Administrator:IHI Inc. (certified in 2012)Y EMikoshi and matoi that bring the beauty of form of Edoites to todayMikoshi and dashi (festival cars) of various sizes produced by Shukei Asako the professional name of a mikoshi maker that dates back to Muromachi PeriodKachidoki\u30fbToyomi historical archive museumB-2MAP\u25cfAddress\u3000 1-9-8 Kachidoki, Chuo-ku(inTsukishima 2nd Children’s Park)\u25cfTel\u300003-3531-0092(11:00-16:00)090-3529-3712(11:00-16:00)\u25cfOpen days\u3000 Second Saturday and Sunday of every month\u25cfOpen hours\u300010:00-16:00\u25cfAccess\u3000\u3000 One-minute walk from Kachidoki Sta. Exit A4Administrator: Kachidoki\u30fbToyomi Rengo Chokai (certified in 2013)EA new symbol of a district that continues to growConstructed in 2011, the museum contains large and small mikoshi and taiko drums.Harumi Community MuseumC-3MAP\u25cfAddress\u30002-4 Harumi, Chuo-ku(in Harumi Seaside Park)\u25cfTel\u3000080-7723-3158 (11:00-16:00)\u25cfOpen days\u3000 Every day\u25cfOpen hours\u3000Always open\u25cfAccess\u3000\u3000 Ten-minute walk from Kachidoki Sta. Exit A2aAdministrator: Harumi Rengo Chokai (certified in 2012)EMikoshi (portable shrines) and lion masks that serve as remnants of the past as well as photographs that allow one to step back in timeThe largest portable shrine in Tokyo, historic lion masks, and old maps from the Edo Period.Tsukuda Machikado MuseumC-1MAP\u25cfAddress\u30001-2-10Saki, Tsukuda, Chuo-ku\u25cfTel\u300003-3546-5346(Located inside the Cultural and Lifelong Learning Section,Chuo City Citizens’ Dept., open 9:00-17:00)\u25cfOpen days\u3000 Every day\u25cfOpen hours\u300024hours, year-round\u25cfAccess\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000Five-minute walk from Tsukishima Sta. Exit 6Administrator: Tsukuda Itchome Chokai (certified in 2011)Y EThe bridges of TSUKUDA\/TSUKISHIMA\u4f43\u30fb\u6708\u5cf6\u306e\u6a4bBuilt in 1964, the 39th year of Showa, toreplace the\u201c Tsukuda no Watashi\u201d ferryport, which had been in operation formore than 300 years, beginning in the EdoPeriod. In conjunction with theconstruction of the bridge, the TsukudaRiver, which flowed between Tsukudajimaand Tsukishima, was filled in, resulting inthe two islands being joined together.Tsukuda-ohashi BridgeB-1MAPA bascule bridge completed in1940, the 15th year of Showa.W hen i t s c ons t r uc tion w a sfi n i s h e d , i t w a s c a l l e d t h eMovable bridge of best in theEast.Initially, it was opened fivetimes a day, but in 1970, the 45thyear of Showa, the bridge openedand closed for the last time.Kachidoki Bridge (Nationally-Designated Important Cultural Property)B-2MAPThese bridges will serve the 2nd. Circular Expressway, which is currently under construction.Thy comprise the Tsukiji-ohashi Bridge, which crosses the Sumida River, the Reimei-ohashiBridge, which crosses the Asashio Canal, and the Toyosu-ohashi Bridge, which crosses theHarumi Canal. (As of February 2017, it is unclear when they wil start carrying traffic.)Tsukiji-ohashi Bridge\/Reimei-ohashi Bridge\/Toyosu-ohashi BridgeA-2MAPB-3MAPB-4MAPConstructed in 1994, the 6th year of Heisei,as part of the redevelopment of Tsukudadistrict. A s culpture called “Statue of aMessenger” stands on bridge pier in thecenter of the bridge on the upstream side.This sculpture, which was produced by OssipZadkine, was presented by the city of Paris tocommemorate the Sumida River becomingan official sister river of the River Seine.Chuo-ohashi BridgeC-1MAP\u4f43\u30fb\u6708\u5cf6\u306e\u898b\u3069\u3053\u308d\u25cfSumiyoshi-jinja ShrineHouses a guardian deity for the entire Tsukuda\/Tsukishima area. Part of the spirit of the deity wasmoved here from Sumiyoshi jinja Shrine in Osaka. The suibansha, a place to purify the body forprayer, and the toseihengaku, theframework made of porcelain, areboth Chuo City Citizens’ TangibleFolk Cultural Properties. Inaddition to the regular festivalheld each year, the Grand Festivalthat takes place once every threeyears features the appearance oflion mask miyadashi (Chuo CityCitizens’ Intangible Folk CulturalProperty) and the hakkakumikoshi(Chuo City Citizens’ Tangible FolkCultural Property), as well a sevents such as funatogyo (thecarrying of spirits on boats).mapC-1\u25cfHarumi WharfAn international trading port that serves as a gateway to the sea, with shipsfrom countries all over the world coming in and out. The Harumi passengerterminal features a viewing platform from which you can look out onto theTokyo Bay area, and the Tokyo Port Festival is held here each year.mapA-4Highlights of TSUKUDA\/TSUKISHIMAWalking course\u2460Ishikawajima MuseumContains valuable materials relating to the historyand culture of Ishikawajima and Tsukudajima, whichhave had a close connection with each other eversince the shipyard was established. There is also ageoramic model of the area as it used to look.mapC-1Recommended sightseeingspots in Tsukuda\/TsukishimaIshikawajima mapC-1lighthouse remainsThe Ishikawajima lighthouse was installed in1886, the 2nd year of Keio, by Junki Shimizu,magistrate of the Ishikawajima labor campfor drifters, criminals, etc. for ships passingthe mouth of the Sumida River and the coastof Shinagawa. The lighthouse, which waspaid for with proceeds from the sale of fatproduced at the camp, stood on the oppositeside of the river from Sumiyoshi-jinja Shrinesluice gate. It was a magnificent hexagonalbilaminar structure.Paris SquareParis Square is located within Ishikawajima Park,a hydrophilic space situated on top of the superembankment on the Sumida River. It was createdin 1999, the 11th year of Heisei in gratitude forthe construction of Tokyo Square in Paris, andthere is a monument to this in the square.mapC-1Tsukishima Nishi Naka-dori StreetNishinaka-dori Ave. is a shopping street with arcadescontaining traditional shops on both sides of the street.There are a lot of shops specializing in monjayaki(savory pancakes with various fillings), so it is commonlyreferred to as “Monja Street.” On one day in July, theTsukishima Kusaichi Market, which features open-airstalls, is held, and it is always bustling with people.mapB-2,C-2 Tsukuda-kobashi BridgeThis bridge was originally built in conjunction with thecompletion of Tsukudajima. The current bridge was constructedin 1984, the 59th year of Showa. The water level is adjusted withthe Sumiyoshi sluice gate, which is situated at the point of contactwith the Sumida River. Buried beneath the riverbed is the onobori(big s) pillar that is used at Sumiyoshi-jinja Shrine’s GrandFestival. It is buried there in order to protect it from corrosion.The strength stones of Tsukuda mapC-1Namiyoke Inari-jinja ShrineIt is said that until the Great Kanto Earthquake thefishermen of the Tsukuda district used to engagein strength competitions involving the lifting oflarge r ocks.To d a y, y o ucan see threeo f t h e s erocks besidethe torii gatea t T s u k u d aN a m i y o k eI n a r i – j i n j aShrine.mapC-1mapB-2Site of Tsukishima noWatashiTsukishima no Watashi was a privately-operated,for-profit ferry port established by Yoshisaburo Suzuki.It linked Tsukishima (now Tsukishima 3-chome) andMinamiidacho (now Tsukiji 7-chome). During the MeijiPeriod the ferries operated all night for a time to meetincreasing passenger demand as the area developedinto an industrial center, but with the completion ofthe Kachidoki Bridge, the service came to an end.Tsukudajimahomeof tsukudaniTsukuda-ni is preserved food boiled in soy sauce thatwas first eaten by fishermen who moved here fromhe village of Tsukuda in the province of Settsu (nowOsaka Prefecture) during the Edo Period. This culinarytradition is maintained by three Tsukuda-ni shopsthat have been in operation since the Edo Period.mapC-1You can also take astroll along the SumidaRiver terrace.mapC-1 Sumiyoshi-jinja ShrineH o u s e s a g u a r d i a n d e i t y f o r t h e e n t i r eTsukuda\/Tsukishima area. Both the suibansha, a placeto purify the body for prayer, and the toseihengaku, theframework made of porcelain, have been designated asChuo City Citizens’ Tangible Folk Cultural Properties.0.6km7 min. on Foot0.2km2 min. on Foot0.1km1 min. on Foot0.3km3 min. on Foot0.2km2 min. on Foot2km16 min. on Foot0.3km3 min. on Foot0.5km5 min. on Foot0.2km2 min. on FootWalking course\u2461Site of the Japan ExpoAdministrative OfficeThe Harumi district was planned site of the Japan Expo, which Japan wassupposed to hold before World War II. It was scheduled to run forapproximately six months beginning in March 1940, the 15th year of Showa.However, the Expo was cancelled as the war intensified and the number ofcountries that would be participating dwindled. The administrative officebuilding, which had already bee constructed, was turned over for use as amilitary hospital, but the ravages of war saw it eventually destroyed.Nowadays an explanatory sign standards near the former site of the building.mapB-3Recommended sightseeingspots in Kachidoki\/HarumimapB-2KachidokiBridgeHarumi IslandTriton SquareHarumi Island Triton Square, which is namedafter Triton, one of the gods of Greek mythology,is an integrated facility with numer ousattractions. It contains state-of-the-art businessspace, a lively shopping area, cultural facilities,as well as residential accommodation, and allthese elements are in harmony with each other.mapC-3Asashio-kobashi Bridge mapB-3This bridge for cyclists and pedestrians that spans theAsashio Canal was completed in 2003, the 15th year ofHeisei. There are benches installed along the walk overthe bridge, allowing walkers to stop for a rest and enjoythe local scenery. The night view, with its sparklingskyscrapers, is regarded as being particularly romantic.Triton Bridge mapB-3This 94-meter-long bridge, which links the Kachidokidistrict with Harumi Island Triton Square, is theworld’s first footbridge that spans a canal.Harumi Wharf(Harumi PassengerShip Terminal)mapA-4Grave of Ikku Jippensha(Toyoin Temple)Ippensha Ikku (1765-1831) was the author of Tokaidochuhizakurige, and his grave islocated within the Shinsensan Toyoin. Ikku, who was born in Sunpu, also wrote joruri (atype of dramatic recitation accompanied by a shamisen, associated with the Japanesepuppet theater) under the pen name Yoshichi Chikamatsu. In 1764, the 6th year of Kansei,he relocated to Edo to focus on his writing. Using materials he had picked up while walkingalong the Tokaido, he completed Tokaidochuhizakurige. The left side of the gravestone isinscribed with a famous poem he penned shortly before his death: “I am soon to departthis world. I will dissolve into ashes along with the scented incense sticks at my funeral.”mapB-3Hot Plaza HarumiThis is the Chuo City’s hot spring plaza,which was opened in 2001, the 13thyear of Heisei for the purposes ofimproving the health of local residentsand fostering a community spirit amongthem. The second floor houses arestaurant and a relaxation area. The sitealso features a monument to the HarumiExhibition Hall, the forerunner to TokyoBig Sight, which eventually replaced it.mapB-4Sun Marche mapB-2Tsukishima 2nd Children’s ParkAn open-air market is held everysecond Saturday and Sunday in theTsukishima 2nd Children’s Park.And if you walka little further0.5km6 min. on Foot0.6km7 min. on Foot0.9km11 min. on Foot0.5km5 min. on Foot0.4km5 min. on Foot0.7km9 min. on Foot0.3km4 min. on Foot0.7km9 min. on FootRound trip 1.7km18 min. on Foot3F Kyobashi Plaza, 1-25-3 Ginza, Chuo-ku, 104-0061TEL 03-6228-7907www.chuo-kanko.or.jpChuo City Tourism Association websiteIssued in March 2019An information center that tellstourists from Japan andoverseas about the attractionsof Chuo City, Tokyo. Please feelfree to drop in.\u4e2d\u592e\u533a\u89b3\u5149\u60c5\u5831\u30bb\u30f3\u30bf\u30fc\u25a0Address:2-2-1 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo(Located on 1BF and part of 1F in KYOBASHI EDOGRAND)\u25a0TEL:03\uff0d6262\uff0d6481\u25a0Opening hours: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.\u25a0Open:365 days a year\u25a0HP\u3000http:\/\/centraltokyo-tourism.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"