I found the Meguro Sky Garden. It was early spring, there were many flowers, and the weather was beautiful, so it was a pleasant visit.
I found the confluence of the Meguro and Jakuzure Rivers!
Ebisu Station (West Exit)
Departs from Ebisu Station.
Shibuya River and Meguro River divide
It is an ordinary photo. But this is the dividing line between the Shibuya and Meguro Rivers! The photo doesn’t show it well, but if you walk carefully, you can see that it goes from uphill to downhill.
When it rains, the water probably splits into this way and that way.
Bessho Hill
It is a steep descent toward the Meguro River. This is Bessho Hill.
In the front is the Koushinto (Pagoda of the Sacred Heart).
There is a legend that if you fall asleep on the day of Kanoesaru every 60 days, an insect called Sanshi will escape from your body and report your evil deeds to the heavenly deities. Therefore, there was a folk belief (Koshin-ko) to stay awake on the day of Kanoesaru, and this pagoda was built based on this belief.
The sign on the left states that Kondo Shigezo, an explorer in the late Edo period, built a miniature Fuji in this vicinity. This is Fuji Ko.
Did people in the past sometimes belong to more than one ko by hanging out? Or were they religious and belonged to only one group?
Saikachi-bashi Bridge
I will start walking along the Meguro River from “Saikachi-bashi Bridge”. The characters are difficult to write in kanji, but I could read them today. Because there was also a main pillar with hiragana written on it.
Confluence of Meguro River and Jakuzure River
There was a confluence of rivers. I had walked there last week, but did not notice it.
The river flowing in from the left is the Jakuzure River. The river is mostly culverted, but according to a topographical map at 1/25,000, its source seems to be in the vicinity of Bajikouen.
At the confluence, there is a park called “Confluence Playground,” where people with their parents, children, and dogs were relaxing.
Cherry blossom branches as seen from Hinode Bridge
One bridge further on, I came to Hinode Bridge, last week’s destination. Looking at the cherry trees from the bridge, one or two may or may not be in bloom.
Ropes to restrict entry
However, ropes were already firmly attached to prevent people from getting too close to the river or into the plantings.
Electro-insecticidal machine for chironomid extermination
Also often seen in this vicinity are electric insecticides. The target of extermination is the chironomid. Chironomids do not sting people. But the chironomid column is certainly disgusting.
Monument for cherry tree planting
This monument was erected to commemorate the planting of cherry trees by local volunteers. There are many cherry trees planted along not only the Meguro River but also the Kanda River and the Shakujii River, but all of them were planted by someone, so we should appreciate them and appreciate them again.
Discover the Meguro Sky Garden Opus Dream Square!
Colosseum?
Suddenly, a large stone circular building appears! Is it the Colosseum?
Ohashi
I decided to take today’s Meguro River walk as far as this Ohashi bridge and visit the building I mentioned earlier.
But this bridge is not very long for Ohashi (a big bridge).
Loop from Metropolitan Expressway No.3 Shibuya line
Inside the strange building is a loop extending from the adjacent expressway (Metropolitan Expressway No. 3 Shibuya line), which seems to be a road.
Path leading under the road
If you follow the road down there…
Meguro Sky Garden, Opus Dream Plaza
I went out to Meguro Sky Garden and Opus Dream Square.
But why Opus? Wasn’t opus a musical work number? You don’t mean it’s a mistake for oval, do you? Well, it doesn’t matter.
Anyway, it is built inside the Ohashi Junction.
Early Blooming Cherry Blossoms
Since it was early spring, various flowers were in bloom. Early blooming cherry blossoms…
Daphne
Daphne? But I don’t think I smelled much …
Cornus fruit
Like cornus fruit…
View from the highest point
Mt. Fuji is visible if the air is clear, but today it is too hazy to see.
Adjacent to the plaza is the Meguro Ohashi Library, so you can enjoy this place whether it is sunny or raining.
National Route 246
Now, we are back on Route 246, which runs under the Metropolitan Expressway No. 3 Shibuya Line.
Until 1969, a streetcar called Tamaden ran here. It was laid down for the purpose of transporting gravel from the Tama River to Tokyo.
I see! It is a “big bridge” even if its length is short because it supports this wide road.
Higashiyama Shell Mound Park
Before returning from Ikejiri-Ohashi, I stopped by Higashiyama Shell Mound Park.
It is said to be one of the three largest shell mounds in Tokyo, along with Nishigahara Shell Mound in Kita Ward and Maruyama Shell Mound in Minato Ward.
The only thing that stood out was a reconstructed pit dwelling, and no shells or other artifacts were found.
Elevator-only ticket gates at Ikejiri-Ohashi Station
When I arrived at Ikejiri-Ohashi Station, I was surprised to see this ticket gate that leads only to the elevator.
Since it was so unusual, I of course went through here to get on the train.
Walking data
Course: Ebisu Station, JR Yamanote Line -> Meguro River (Hinode Bridge – Ohashi Bridge) -> Ikejiri-ohashi Station, Tokyu Denentoshi Line
Distance: 5.2 km
Time: 1h38m
