Living in Hakusan, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo

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Toyo University

History of Hakusan

The history of Hakusan dates back to the Edo period. The site was once the residence of Tokumatsu (later Tsunayoshi), the fourth son of the Edo shogun Iemitsu, and was known as “Hakusan Goten. Later, the site was transformed into a medicinal garden with free medical facilities known as “Goyakuen. After Tsunayoshi’s death, the palace was abandoned and the area took on a new appearance as “Koishikawa Goyakuen. The area was known as “Hakusan Gotenmachi,” and the remains of the former Hakusan Goten garden can still be seen today in the Koishikawa Botanical Garden.
There were many samurai residences in the Hakusan area, including those of the Mito, Kaga, and Fukuyama clans. The garden of the Mito clan’s mansion still remains as “Koishikawa Korakuen Garden,” and the gate of the Kaga clan remains as the Gomodenmon (red gate) at the Hongo Campus of the University of Tokyo, conveying the atmosphere of those days. The former site of the Abe family’s residence in the Fukuyama domain is now Nishikata, Bunkyo-ku, where the Seino Elementary School and other buildings are located.
In addition, the area around Toyo University was once called “Chikko-gakubo” and commercial activities thrived there. The old Hakusan Street was part of Nakasendo, and its bustle is still carried on in the Hakusan Station shopping street.
The name “Hakusan” comes from Hakusan Shrine. Hakusan Shrine has existed for a long time, and was recommended by the Hakusan Hime Shrine in Ishikawa Prefecture and moved to its current location. Because of its historical background, Hakusan is an area with many historical buildings and shrines.

Hakusan is an educational city

Hakusan is also known as an educational city. Many schools, including Toyo University, are concentrated in the area, and as a result, the area around Hakusan Station is always crowded with students. Toyo University is actively promoting evening classes, and its efforts are having a great impact on the surrounding area.
Many other schools, including Toyo University, also gather in the Hakusan area. In addition, there are facilities related to education and research, such as the Koishikawa Botanical Garden and the Koishikawa Branch of the University of Tokyo’s Museum of General Research. The Koishikawa Botanical Garden is one of the oldest botanical gardens in Japan, where visitors can enjoy learning and refreshment in a rich natural environment. In addition, the annual Hydrangea Festival is held at Hakusan Shrine, where a wide variety of hydrangeas create a beautiful scene.
Hakusan is also a student town, and there are many common and reasonably priced restaurants. There are also many supermarkets and stores for daily necessities, creating a convenient environment. In addition, there is an old shopping street where one can experience the history and culture of the area through shopping and socializing.
Transportation is also convenient, with the Toei bus and subway providing easy access to the neighborhood and central Tokyo. Its neutral location makes it easy to access various places, expanding your range of activities and horizons.

The quiet charm of Hakusan

 Despite its lack of flamboyance and few tourist attractions, Hakusan is a place where locals feel a sense of stability and calm.
Hakusan Shrine and Hakusan Park are among the city’s most attractive features because of their quiet, unassuming atmosphere. The shrine’s precincts are almost entirely devoid of vermilion, giving the area a subdued atmosphere. There are also historical notes and historic sites on the grounds that remind one of the history of the area, and a careful visit will allow one to experience the charm of the area. In addition, Hakusan Park, the oldest park in Bunkyo Ward, was opened in 1894. Although it is a small park surrounded by trees, its quiet atmosphere provides peace and tranquility to locals and visitors alike.
Thus, Hakusan is not a town of glitz and glamor or a plethora of tourist attractions, but a quiet and peaceful atmosphere.
Hakusan did not exist as a place name during the Edo period (1603-1867), and the area was reorganized in the modern era, giving rise to the name Hakusan. after the great fire of Meireki in 1657, when feudal lords and temples moved into the area, the government purchased the sites of large mansions in the Meiji era and used them for educational facilities and factories. In the modern era, the area developed into an upscale residential area with company housing for major corporations.
Geographically, the area is located at the foot of the Musashino Plateau and is characterized by steep elevation differences and many slopes. However, the area’s strong ground and good drainage make it a favorable living environment.
In terms of public safety, the Hakusan area has a relatively low crime rate, especially in 4-chome, a residential area spread out on higher ground. Bunkyo Ward as a whole is known as a safe area with many educational facilities, and the Hakusan area in particular is considered to provide a safe environment in which to live.

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