Same Road (Commuter Road 1)

Winning the battle for survival against the weeds that take up residence in front of the front door
When it's time to go to work, they open their petals beautifully to see me off.
A single flower.
Better than any flowers displayed in a flower shop
This flower blooms in this spot in the garden every year at this time of the year.
Calm your mind before you leave
It gives me a little happiness.

Even on rainy days, strong wind days, and snowy days
Unless the weather is really bad
While checking the situation
I commute to work by motorcycle almost every day.
From the Fuchu area to Kawasaki area
Driving warm up on the Fuchu Kaido road
Take National Route 246 to Tokyo.
Passing through Sangenjaya, Shibuya, and Ginza
Enter Nikko Highway (National Route 4) towards Ueno. . .
That is,
It's a quick commute route.
The distance from my home to Asakusa, where my company is, is
Approximately 30km.
It's about an hour or so.
Depending on the mood and weather conditions of the day
There are 3 patterns of courses.
① Rainy day course Shortest distance and covered course under the Shuto Expressway viaduct
② Normal course Smooth course via No. 246 Roppongi Dori
③ Detour course A daily course that makes you feel good
Today we will be going on course ③.

There are several spots lined with cherry blossom trees before joining National Route 246.
This row of cherry blossom trees has been planted endlessly along the narrow Seseragi River that connects to the Tama River.
I feel at ease because I have been familiar with it since I was a child.

On days when you have a little free time and a clear mood,
Rather than passing through National Route 246 from Ikejiri to Aoyama Dori all at once,
Turn left at the Shibuya intersection and head down Meiji Dori towards Shinjuku.
This is a detour, Michikusa course!
This magnificent large tree is worth seeing.
This is a street tree planted along Miyashita Park.

Turn right at Meiji Dori Jingumae intersection.
Omotesando Hills is a slope that gently stretches in a straight line.
To the Omotesando intersection where it joins Aoyama Street
Street trees planted on the sidewalks of both lanes.
This is Namiki Zelkova.
This street is bustling with shopping, dining, and walking.
Early in the morning before 7am, there are few cars and people.
I have the luxury of having most of the zelkova trees to myself.
Feeling the torque,
open the accelerator slowly
turn your gaze upward
Enjoy the young zelkova leaves shining in the morning sun. .
Wow, I'm so happy.
Go straight on Aoyama Street towards Akasaka Mitsuke.
On the way, I braked again at the Aoyama 2-chome intersection! !
Amazing scenery. . .

Planted on the grounds of Meiji Jingu Gaien
This is a row of ginkgo trees.

In the first place, Japanese ginkgo is a tree species that was brought over from China.
Nowadays, it is widely planted as a street tree, fire protection tree, and garden tree.
It is also known as the ``Tree of Tokyo.''

There are a total of 146 ginkgo trees here (44 male trees and 102 female trees).
Trees with a maximum height of 28 meters and a minimum height of 17 meters in order of height
From the direction of Aoyama-dori towards the picture gallery (Important Cultural Property Seitoku Memorial Picture Gallery)
It seems that the trees are planted according to the descending slope, taking advantage of perspective.

Adjacent to museums, cafes, tennis courts, rugby fields, baseball fields, etc.
Various cultures create a comfortable and relaxing place for interaction between people.
The beauty of artificial nature created by four large trees in a row
It just seems to captivate your heart, forget the time, and suck you in. . . but!
Hmmm~ Let’s leave! !
Leaving behind the row of ginkgo trees,
While taking a pleasant ride along the tree-lined path along the fence of the Togu Palace,
After passing through Nagatacho, the road reaches the Imperial Palace Garden.
It extends from Shinjuku and Yotsuya along the Imperial Palace Gaien.
It merges with National Route 20.

Statue in front of the Supreme Court
Next door is the National Theater.

The intersection name is Miyakezaka
"Falcon"
An unfamiliar address is great! !

On the sidewalk along the pond in the outer garden
Lines of lily trees (Magnoliaceae) are planted.
Walking, running, people taking pictures, etc.
I feel full of energy from early morning.
This lily tree has hanten-shaped leaves.
In spring, flowers that look like tulips bloom with lots of honey.
It seems to.

At the root of the lily tree
Small pale purple flowers are peeking out among the weeds.

This is the intersection in front of the Diet.
The street in front of you is towards Roppongi.
The street diagonally to the right leads to the National Diet Building.
My motorcycle is facing forward.
Head towards Ginza and Harumi Pier.

After passing the intersection of Sakuradamon and Shukuta Bridge
You will soon see a nice park on your right.
Hibiya Park.
From Miyakezaka, which we passed earlier
Straddling a wide road with 6 lanes on both sides
The line of lily trees continued all the way to Hibiya.
The rectangular Hibiya Park has many gates.
Ikuta-mon, Sakura-mon, Yuraku-mon, Hibiya-mon, Yuki-mon, Naka-Sai-mon, Nishi-Sai-mon, Kasumi-mon, Pedestrian bridge gate, etc.
The photo is Sakuramon.
The density and variety of trees and flowers in the park are incredible! !
Please excuse me for not commenting here!

Hibiya intersection.
Even though we are on the same path, this place is the border
Will the national highway numbers change?
Even if you look at it in a moment as it passes by
A confusing nameplate that is difficult to distinguish.
It's colorful and fun to look at.
Well, this is getting a little long, so
I will continue next time!
The sequel is also a detour, on the Michikusa course! !
[Harada]