A Walk around Tsukiji (Final) Other Points of Interest / 築地の散歩 （ラスト） 築地地点情報いろいろ

Tsukiji and its surroundings are full of interesting bits of history.  I'm sure other neighborhoods in Tokyo are as well but it seems like Tsukiji or rather Chuo Ward takes its history seriously and has established signs for points of interest throughout the area.

築地がある中央区にある地点情報はあちこちに設置してある。結構中央区が歴史に力をいれてる感じがする。

First point of interest that fans of Japanese literature will appreciate.  This is where Ryunosuke Akutagawa was born, who is regarded as "The Father of the Japanese short story".  Japan's top literary prize - the Akutagawa Award is also named for him.

St. Luke's International Hospital / 聖路加国際病院

Why the hospital?  Because there are quite a few points of interest surrounding this area as well.

なぜこの病院？この周りにも地点情報がいっぱいある。


First, there are these American Legation Stones.

最初に見つかったのはアメリカ大使館記念石。 聖路加国際病院は昔外国人居留地で公使館があった場所。

There was also a monument to Dr. Rudolf Bolling Teusler, founder of St. Luke's International Hospital.

And a memorial to the founder as well:

聖路加国際病院トイスラー記念館もある：

Birthplace of Rikkyo University

Monument to St. Margaret's School / 立教女学院記念碑


Next, I found myself along the Sumida River.

次は隅田川沿いに歩いた。

Wall decor along the river

Kachidoki Bridge / 勝鬨橋

And so concludes my walk around Tsukiji.

これで築地の散歩が終了します。