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This location, situated at the coordinates of the former Hatsudai Bridge (35.6741897, 139.6870302), is a quiet corner that evokes the remnants of the old Hatsudai Bridge. The surrounding area features a landscape where the history of Hatsudai intersects with modern urban life.
It is said that the name “Hatsudai” originates from the fact that one of the eight fortresses (the first fortress, a signal fire platform) built by Dokan Ota in Yoyogi Village was located here. There is also a theory that the area was the territory of Hatsudai-no-Tsubone, the wet nurse of Hidetada Tokugawa. Such historical backgrounds add depth to the current scenery of Hatsudai.
The former Hatsudai Bridge is believed to have spanned the old waterway of the Tamagawa Aqueduct, and its site has now been developed as the Hatsudai Greenway. The greenway is planted with seasonal vegetation, providing tranquility to those who stroll through it. In spring, cherry blossoms are in full bloom; in summer, the shade of green trees offers a pleasant coolness. In autumn, the changing leaves add color, and in winter, a dignified air drifts in the quiet.
In the surrounding area, public facilities such as Shibuya Ward Hatagaya Elementary School, Yoyogi Police Station, and Shibuya Fire Station are scattered, supporting local safety and education. In addition, the Hatsudai Station on the Keio New Line is nearby, offering convenient access to the city center. Around the station, office buildings and commercial facilities stand side by side, and people come and go at all hours.
Walking around the site of the former Hatsudai Bridge, one encounters a landscape where history and the present are harmoniously blended. In this place, where old place names and legends are still alive, quiet moments flow even amid the bustle of the city. As you walk along the Hatsudai Greenway, you can imagine the old bridge and reflect on the traces of history.
This place is a valuable spot where you can feel the history and culture of Hatsudai. Amid the ever-changing scenery brought by urban development, the site of the former Hatsudai Bridge serves as a bridge connecting the past and present, offering quiet inspiration to those who visit.