浅草寺歳の市
Sensoji Temple New Year's Market
東京都台東区にある浅草寺（せんそうじ）は、日本の歴史ある寺院の一つで、多くの人々が訪れる観光名所です。その浅草寺で毎年12月17日～19日に開催される「歳の市（としのいち）」は、江戸時代から続く伝統的な年末行事。新年を迎える準備として、縁起の羽子板や熊手を購入する人々で賑わいます。
浅草寺の歳の市は、当初境内で行われていた「納め観音」の法要に合わせて言われた市が始まりとされています。 江戸時代には、年末に行われる市が生活に必要な物品や縁起物を購入する場として定着し、今日でもその伝統が続いています。特に浅草寺の歳の市で有名な羽子板市。 羽子板は、魔除けや厄払いの縁起物とされ、子供の健やかな成長を祈るために贈られてきました。 また、江戸時代には「押絵羽子板」が流行し、芝居の役者や美人をモチーフにしたカラフルなデザインが人気を博しました。現在もその伝統が受け継がれ、華やかな羽子板が所狭しと並ぶ景色は圧巻です。
観光のポイント
1.可愛い羽子板
歳の市で最も注目されるのは、多彩なデザインの羽子板です。伝統的な押絵羽子板だけでなく、映画では有名人やアニメキャラクターを描いた現代風の羽子板も登場しています。アートの世界です。
2.縁起物の熊手
羽子板だけでなく、熊手も販売されています。熊手は福を「かき呼び」縁起物とされており、新しい一年に商売繁盛や家庭円満を願って多くの人々が手に取ります。
3.浅草の年末風情
歳の市が開催される浅草は、年末ならではの賑やかさと温かみが魅力。雷門から仲見世通りを抜けると、色とりどりの屋台が並び、甘酒やおでんといった冬ならではの味覚も楽しめます。
まとめ
浅草は冬もイベントがたくさんあります。少し寒い中で着物を着て温かい食事をするのは風情があって良いですね。当店は冬メニューとして梅酒のお湯割りを提供しています。美味しい巻き寿司と温かい梅酒で観光を楽しんでくださいね。
Sensoji Temple, located in Taito Ward, Tokyo, is one of Japan’s historic temples and a popular tourist spot. The Toshinoichi Market, held at Sensoji Temple every year from December 17th to 19th, is a traditional end-of-year event that has continued since the Edo period. The market is crowded with people buying lucky shuttlecocks and rakes in preparation for the new year.
The Sensoji Temple Toshi-ichi Market is said to have started as a market held in conjunction with the memorial service for the “Osame Kannon” that was originally held within the temple grounds. During the Edo period, the market held at the end of the year was established as a place to purchase daily necessities and lucky items, and this tradition continues to this day. The famous Hagoita Market at Sensoji Temple Toshi-ichi Market is particularly famous. Hagoita are considered lucky items that ward off evil and bad luck, and have been given as gifts to pray for the healthy growth of children. Also, “Oshie Hagoita” became popular during the Edo period, and colorful designs featuring actors and beautiful women became popular. This tradition is still carried on today, and the sight of gorgeous Hagoita lined up in a small space is a spectacular sight.
Sightseeing Points
1. Cute Hagoita
The most popular items at the Toshi-no-ichi market are the Hagoita with their various designs. In addition to the traditional Oshie Hagoita, modern Hagoita with famous people and anime characters are also featured in the movie. It’s a world of art.
2. Lucky Rake
Not only Hagoita, but also Rakes are sold. Rakes are considered lucky charms that “call out” good fortune, and many people pick them up in hopes of prosperity in business and family harmony in the new year.
3. Asakusa’s Year-End Atmosphere
Asakusa, where the Toshi-no-ichi market is held, is attractive for its lively atmosphere and warmth that is unique to the end of the year. If you go through Nakamise-dori from Kaminarimon, you will see a row of colorful food stalls, and you can enjoy winter flavors such as amazake and oden.
Summary
Asakusa has many events in the winter as well. It’s nice to wear a kimono and enjoy a warm meal in the slightly cold. Our restaurant offers plum wine mixed with hot water as a winter menu. Enjoy sightseeing with delicious sushi rolls and warm plum wine.
