EDO - Monzen nakacho district Koto

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Monzennakachoo, Monzen-Nakachō 門前仲町 Monzen-Nakacho district
江東区 Koto ward, 門前仲町一丁目 . 門前仲町二丁目 first and second sub-district
lit. a town at the gate of a temple or shrine.
This was usually a very busy street with many pilgrims and visitors.



. Fukagawa 深川 Fukagawa district .
富岡八幡宮 Fukagawa Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine

. 深川不動堂 Fukagawa Fudo Do Hall .
Temple Eitai-Ji 永代寺, abolished in 1868, but later rebuilt - Now 深川公園 Fukagawa Koen Park

. Eitaibashi 永代橋 Eitai-bashi bridge . - Chuo ward


The most important festival, 深川祭り Fukagawa Matsuri, takes place in the streets of Monzen-Nakacho in the middle of August.

. Hamagurichoo　蛤町 Hamaguri Cho district .
former 深川蛤町 一・二丁目 Fukagawa Hamaguri cho first and second district until 1911
now 江東区永代二丁目、門前仲町一・二丁目 Koto ward, Eitai second district, Monzennaka cho first and second district.

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Guide to Monzen-Nakacho - Mon-Naka
Part of Tokyo's old downtown area, come here for izakaya, grilled mutton, fresh sushi, seafood ramen, cocktails and more
Located just one station away from hipster epicentre Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, known as Tokyo's coffee central and home of the capital's first Blue Bottle location, Monzen-Nakacho is considerably more down to earth than its lofty neighbour. An integral part of the capital's 'shitamachi' (old downtown), it retains an Edo-era (1603-1868) atmosphere thanks to the storied Tomioka Hachiman Shrine and Fukagawa Fudoson Temple and the plethora of eateries and shops that have been around since the olden days. Monzen-Nakacho (locals call it 門仲'Mon-Naka') really comes into its own when night falls and the countless izakayas and small restaurants open, filling the air with tipsy chatter and smoke from charcoal grills. This is heaven for the budget-conscious drinker – if you know where to head, that is. Here are our picks.
- Tomioka Hachimangu ...
- Tatsumi Shindo
Only a quick stroll from Tomioka Hachiman is Tatsumi Shindo, a nostalgic entertainment district which retains a Showa period (1926-1989) feel. It centres on a narrow 50-metre-long street packed with tiny bars, including New Motsuyoshi, a stand bar with a meal ticket system. ...
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Bridge 黒船橋 Kurufunebashi
2 Chome-19-13 Eitai, Koto City,

Upstream is 古石場川 the river Furuishibagawa and merges on the left riverside with 大横川 the river Oyokogawa.

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Furuishibagawa 古石場川
flows in Koto ward.
It was a canal to transport lumber connecting the rivers Oyokogawa and the river 平久川 Heikyugawa.
The lumberyards were later moved and the canal is now part of the park.


古石場川親水公園 Furuishibagawa Shinsui Koen Park
To walk along the canal and enjoy seasonal flowers.


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Ooyokogawa 大横川 Oyokogawa

. 大横川親水公園 Oyokogawa Shinsui Koen Park . - Sumida


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Koto-ku Shitamachi rivers and canals 下町河川の概要

There are eleven rivers that together form the Koto Interior River 江東内部河川 ; they are:
旧中川 Old Nakagawa River (Kyu-Nakagawa)
大島川西支川 Ooshimagawa Nishi-Shisengawa
大横川 Ooyokogawa
大横川南支川 oyokogawa Minami-Shisengawa
北十間川 Kitajikkengawa
横十間川 Yokojikkengawa
仙台堀川 Sendaiborigawa (Sendai Horikawa)
平久川 Heikyugawa
小名木川 Onagigawa
竪川 Tatekawa
越中島川 Etchūjimagawa
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. kawa 江戸の川 / 江戸の河 the rivers of Edo .
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「門前仲町」collection by 吉田はる Yoshida Haru

伊那節は父のおはこや洗鯉
Inabushi wa chichi no ohako ya arai koi

. WKD : arai koi 洗鯉（あらいこい） .
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. Kootoo ku, Kōtō 江東区 Koto ward, "East River" .


. Famous Places and Powerspots of Edo　江戸の名所 .

. Edo bakufu 江戸幕府 The Edo Government .

. Doing Business in Edo - 商売　- Introduction .

. shokunin 職人 craftsman, craftsmen, artisan, Handwerker .

. senryu, senryū 川柳　Senryu poems in Edo .

. Japanese Architecture - The Japanese Home .

. Interior Design - The Japanese Home .

. Legends and Tales from Japan　伝説 - Introduction .


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