Sightseeing
Amazing tourist attractions that are a must-see when visiting Minato Ward.
Nishikubo Hachiman Shrine
It is a venerable Hachiman-like, founded in the eleventh century. Jiang was also a drama saga, when the Battle of Sekigahara, I prayed to this Nishikubo Hachiman shrine victory and safety.
Seizaka
It is called because the monk in Koyasan which also serves as a merchant opens and there was a place in the passage of ancient ages. There is a theory that it is called the slope of Takeshiba, too.
The Bodhisattva of St. Kansera
On February 8, 1982, the Hotel "Hotel New Japan", located in Nagatacho, Chiyoda-ku, is a statue of Kannon that was erected for the memorial of 33 people who were killed and died in the fire.
St. Orban church
St. Olban's Church is a building designed by the renowned Czech-American architect Antonin Raymond in 1956, the only church in which all of the worship is conducted in English. The American, British, Canada, Australia, and African countries have gathered from all over the world, including a priest, William Harget, a pastor. In addition to the regular service, various groups such as Women's Association, Youth Association, Reading Society, and Bible Study Group are actively active.
St. Andrew's Cathedral
St. Andrew's Cathedral was built in 1879 in Shibasakaecho (modern day Shiba Park) as a chapel and began being used for missionary work. Its first generation pastor was Alexander Croft Shaw. He was also famous as a pastor in the development of Karuizawa. It has been over 100 years since the cathedral's establishment.
Seishoko Kakurinji
Kiyomasa Kato, known familiarly as "The Silver Official Kiyomasa" is enshrined here at Kakurinji. Every year on May 4th and 5th, the Kiyomasa Festival is held. Special "calamus leaf victory charms" that carry the wish to "conquer mental anguish" are awarded, bestowing Kiyomasa's good fortune in war. Many people come, hoping to get these charms, which are only available on these two days. During the Kiyomasa Festival, the stalls lined up on top of Tenjin Hill are bustling with activity. In the shopping arcade, a market fair called Noren no Ichi is also held. At the Kiyomasa Hall, the hall of worship, hall of offerings, and inner sanctuary are built in the "gongen-dzukuri" style, where they share a single roof and are connected by a passageway. Along with the temple gate, they are all designated as tangible cultural properties by Minato Ward.
Tadashi Yamadera
In the temple, sending troops the Boshin War, the tomb of the Nika-ho-ya Genzo (Honko and the emperor), the stone Buddha of the elder sister of Nigaho Hyogo Unsuke (Nikaho), and Oishi Yoriko assistant Yoshishige (the one of the thing), Oishi Uchikura Assistant Qin There is a tomb of Yoshiaki Oishi (GON), the monument of the martial artist Chen Yuan Yun (chin) of the Ming country which was a deep edge of the country Chang-ji temple which was the temple, and the statue Ming Dynasty the Raven in the mountain Kadowaki is enshrined.
Zuishoji Temple
During the Edo period, when new religions were strictly forbidden, the only exception was the Obaku school of Buddhism, brought by the Ming monk Ingen, who was invited to come to Japan. In the 10th year of the Kanbun era (1670), the temple was founded by Mokuan, Ingen's disciple. Mokuan's calligraphy is so famous that he is called one of the "Three Calligraphists of Obaku," along with Ingen. The main hall is thought to have been built after the mid-Edo period, and is an Important Cultural Property. There are tombs of famous people, including the parents of Hirobumi Ito, but you must obtain permission from the temple before visiting them.
Mizuno Kemmotsu House Ruins
Nine people were entrusted to the Mizuno Aizawa Residence and Seppuku. Currently, there is a stone lantern left, but it was in the place where the nakashiki of Mizuno Aiko at that time approached about 50m to the north from here.
Waterboard House
It is a part of the mausoleum, and the one that escaped the air raid of the Meiji period dismantling and the Showa era was relocated to the current location. It is one of the precious remains that conveys the Tokugawa Shogun mausoleum architecture.
God Meisaka
It was called Shinmei Slope from the place called the Tenzu shrine from former Shinmei. There is a theory called Baba slope, but there seems to be confusion with the guide slope of the rope.
Komyoji, Kamitanimachi
Komyoji has been known as "Temple of the Plum" since ancient times. The reason is that Tokugawa Ieyasu was pleased with the plum of the Komyoji, and was given the mountain issue of "Umeuyama" from the third generation Shogun and the house light. In the Edo period, the first of the New Year's temples to the shogunate was made to be Komyoji plum.
Jingu Gaien Ginkgo Avenue
The Ginkgo Avenue is about 300 meters long. In that span, 146 ginkgo trees are planted about 9 meters apart, creating unique scenery when walking through this tunnel steeped in yellow. The expert in early modern landscape architecture who managed this, Yoshinobu Orishimo, was called a master in the field. The ginkgo trees were placed based on perspective, calculating the gradient of the gently sloping ground and the height of the trees as seen when facing the gallery. This view is like a masterpiece; the beautiful sight of the interwoven trees is exceptional.
Shin-Fujimisaka
Fuji Misaka (Blue Kisaka) which was from the Edo period was called this because it was seen well in the slope opened in the Taisho period of the Meiji Edo era.
Shin-Shiba Bridge
A concrete bridge with a length of 28.1 m and 13.5 m in width in 1957. The bridge name is the bridge that was put on Shinshiba town. It was rebuilt in April, 1987.
Shinshiba Canal along green space
The ten gas lamps installed on the promenade which continues from Takeshiba Bridge to the Katori Bridge automatically lights up when the twilight is approaching, and the light of lemon color makes the atmosphere lively. The gas light which drifts the fragrance of the civilization enlightenment is a symbol of Shibaura. In addition, the monument "Riverside Trio" by Akihiko Kurokawa is a statue of three people blowing trumpets, flutes and saxophone.
Along the Shinshiba canal
The stylish gas light is very nice on the promenade which is neatly maintained. In the evening, you can enjoy a romantic walk with a gas light automatically lit. Walking for a while, I found a man sitting on a bench and blowing instruments. But it was a bronze statue of a trio playing an instrument. It is a work of Mr. Akihiko Kurokawa named "Riverside Trio" (1992). When I actually sat next to him, I was surprised at the strong of the two men. When you listen quietly, you can hear the sound of jazz.
Niizaka
At that time, it was the meaning of the new slope, but it was opened Genroku 12 years old. It is called the shin.
Niizaka
The meaning of the newly opened slope is estimated to be opened in the Meiji 20 's.
Shiｍbashi Red Brick Street
The street continues from Shimbashi 2-chome to 6-chome. As the name implies, the road is paved with brick tiles. In the fire that originated from the outside of the Meiji 5, the Ginza and Tsukiji area were burnt down, and the Meiji government decided to use bricks to escape fire against the Tokyo prefecture. After that, it is said that it was the origin of the name that the Kanga factory called ' Kiyotaka kan ' of red brick was able to be done in Shimbashi red Brick Street.
Under Shimbashi Guard
It is a restaurant town which spreads under the JR overpass between Shimbashi Station and Yurakucho.
Shimbashi SL Plaza
Shimbashi Station west exit plaza, a place you're used to seeing on TV with on-the-street interviews. Shimbashi Station, where this steam locomotive stands, is where railways in Japan were established. Even now it is known and loved by people for this from its steam locomotives, to the subway, and the new transit system Yurikamome, too. Restaurants line the streets all the way from Ginza, Chuo City, but this is an area for the common man. It's always bustling with people going to and from work. From December to January, you will find the steam locomotive illuminated, too.
Shinenasaka
It was called to the name from the place where the southern part of the slope was a lower residence of the Sendai clan date House.
Ueki Saka
There is a plant shop in this vicinity, and it is said that the Chrysanthemum doll started. There is a theory that it is a branch from Gaien-Higashi Street.
Sanuki Inari Shrine/Koshiro Inari Shrine
There are two Inari shrines in Sanuki Inari and Koshiro Inari Shrine in one place. Sanuki Inari was originally located in this place, and the small white Inari was moved to this place because of the readjustment of the surrounding area in 1948, and two Inari's have been enshrinement since.