The One about Inokashira Park in Kichijoji Part 1
In part 1, we talked about arriving at Inokashira Park, walking up Nanaibashi Bridge towards the Boat Pier and eventually getting to Komaebashi Bridge which will take you to the opposite side of the park.
One thing that you notice on the other side are the many descriptions for plants and plant varieties, but also many people who are jogging or walking their dogs on this side of the park.
There is also a rest area and Pepa Cafe Forest for those who are hungry and from the loud sounds of many people emanating outside of the area, it must be a lively area.
And many bench areas to enjoy the tranquility of the park.
You will see a piano memorial for Nakada Yoshinao, a memorial dedicated to the popular children’s music composer. In fact, his songs are sung today in elementary and junior high schools all over Japan.
Nakada was honored with a Japanese Composers Association achievement award at the 42nd Japan Record Awards in 2000, and would die of cancer on May 3rd of that year.
But as you walk, you will see another bridge that takes you to Inarijinja Shrine. This bridge is known as Bentenbashi Bridge.
The current Bentenbashi bridge is a humanitarian bridge built in concrete during the early Showa era and while it is a bridge that is used a lot by people, it is a bridge that is getting older and so there are plans to construct a new bridge but also a bridge that would accommodate the handicapped, so a less of an incline and much wider. The side rails will be a little larger and much safer in the proposed plans.
In part 3, I will post about Benzaiten Shrine located inside the park.
