30 Views of Konan City, 1999 Memory of Town

This is the "town" of Konan Ward at that time was solicited for "30 views of Konan" in June 1998 and decided in September.
In the fall of 1999, we photographed these 30 views and published a photo book "Keishu Denjo" commemorating the 30th anniversary of the constituency system.
(This photo book is out of print. I'm sorry, but I can't show you because there is no storage. )
Now that 20 years have passed, what kind of place will you choose?

"Public information Yokohama Konan Ward September 1998 issue" (PDF: 1,281KB) which announced decision of 30 scenery

※[Konan Ward version] in the commentary text is a link to related articles in the "Public Information Yokohama Konan Ward Version" at that time.
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The commentary is as of the time of 1998.

1. Kamiooka Office Tower as seen from Kamakura Highway
   The area around Kami-Ooka Station is developing as a subcenter of Yokohama City. The redevelopment building with department stores, specialty store districts, Kumin Cultural Center Himawari no Sato, and office tower, is a base for commerce, business, and cultural bases. [Konan Ward Version] （PDF：459KB）
2. Konan Himawari Tunnel
   This is the only tunnel on Route 2. The name of the tunnel is openly recruited from the residents. From many applications, the combination of the ward name "Konan" and the flower "Himawari" of the ward was selected. [Konan Ward Version] （PDF：411KB）
3. Fences of Yokohama Prison and Mountain Peach
   A pink flower path that blooms near the wall. Due to rebuilding work such as Yokohama Prison, a part of the site will be a site for residents' use facilities. Maintenance begins when the old wall is demolished. [Konan Ward Version] （PDF：494KB）
4. Cherry blossoms in Sakuramichi
   The cherry blossoms of Sakuramichi, which are the most popular among the residents, were planted by local volunteers in 1933, and have been protected and raised locally. Every year, the cherry blossom festival is held and it is crowded with many people. [Konan Ward Version] （PDF：457KB）
5. A memorial service for the war dead
   The lanterns that color the summer lanterns create fantastic light and space.
6. Hinochuuo's old tree
   Hino's fresh tree designated as a historic site designated as a scenic natural monument, about 370 years old. Every year in May, a blue-bazuku comes to nest.
7. MM21 district seen from Hino Park Cemetery
   Hino Park Cemetery where many celebrities such as the South Pole Expeditionary Corps Shirose, poet Tokujiro Oyama, and Western painter Yoshimatsu Goseda sleep. Yokohama's new famous MM21 district can be seen in the distance.
8. Ookagawa Intake Garden Park
   To prevent flooding in the Okagawa River, a diversion channel connecting Hino to Isogo Ward was completed in 1981. A park is set up in front of the intake yard where the diversion channel and Sasa Shimokawa meet, making it a place for local relaxation.
9. Bairin in Kuraki Park
   If you climb the slope east of Kami-Ooka Station, you will find Kuraki Park, which is about 230,000 square meters, where the green nature is different from the area around the station. Umebayashi in the park is popular as a place for residents to relax. [Konan Ward Version] （PDF：508KB）
10. Azalea of Route 2
    Around the Route 2 Kaminagaya Station, azaleas are in full bloom all at once in May, delighting pedestrians.
11. Ookagawa Promenade
    A promenade where you can easily take a walk while getting close to the water. In summer, you can hear the cheers of many children playing in Okagawa.
12. Signpost of Seri is Tani Takeo Country
    A signpost built in 1789 (Kansei 1). At that time, the Tokaido and Tosando were divided into roads on the border of the Buso Koku border, and played a role in spreading many cultures. [Konan Ward Version] （PDF：424KB）
13. Shimonagaya Shimin-no-Mori
    Established in 1972 as the only Shimin-no-Mori in the city. On sunny days, you can see Mount Fuji and Tanzawa far away from Goyamami-tei.
14. Nabetani Fureai Pedestrian Bridge
    Located in front of Nagatani Elementary School, the bright and cheerful voices of the children going to school are echoing. It was completed in 1994.
15. Fresh green area around Hibarigaoka Gakuen
    On the hill of Serigaya, there is the prefectural Hibarigaoka Gakuen. In the school surrounded by beautiful fresh greenery, children with intellectual disabilities acquire knowledge and skills for independent self-support.
16. Shimonagaya Shinmei Co., Ltd.
    There are various stone structures such as Shichikannon and Dosojin when you pass through trees such as Mochinoki and Inushide of the city's designated famous tree Furuki, Furuki, and climb the stone steps.
17. Ginkgo from Nagatani Tenman-gu Shrine
    Nagatani Tenman-gu Shrine celebrates Michizane Sugawara, the god of learning. The wooden statue that is enshrined is said to be one of the three body wooden statues the following year after arriving in Dazaifu, and many examinees come to pray for success every year.
18. Fujidana in front of Kaminagaya Station
    The station square bus terminal was opened in 1982. The wisteria flowers that bloom from spring to early summer will rest the eyes of those waiting for the bus.
19. Ma Nagarekawa Seseragi Green Road
    Born in 1992 as an oasis for inhabitants of a ward where you can easily take a walk. The river has become a great playground for children.
20. Night view of Yokohama Yokosuka Road (Miyahisa Tamotsu Bridge)
    This highway runs north-south through Konan Ward from Hodogaya Ward's hunting ground to Yokosuka City. On weekends, the red tail lamp of the car on the way home from vacation is fantastic.
21. Noba housing complex
    A large-scale residential area that was developed around 1965. There is also a promenade on the premises, and the greenery of the overgrown trees give you peace of mind. At the time of the Kamakura Shogunate, there was a castle called Seki.
22. Noba Agriculture Area
    It is the only precious agricultural district left in the city. Here, vegetables and seasonal flowers that color the inhabitants' dining table are grown. [Konan Ward Version] （PDF：495KB）
23. The fair of Jizo-son
    In Jizo-son, one of the "Japan's Three Body Jizo", the day with "four" is regarded as the anniversary of death (festival) every month, and it is said that if you pray on this day, it will surely fulfill.
24. Sunflower at Maioka Park
    Approx. 30. On the 60,000-square-meter site, rich greenery and spring water create a traditional rural landscape. In one corner of the park, the flower "sunflower" of the ward are in full bloom, and you can participate in farming experiences such as paddy fields and field creation. [Konan Ward Version] （PDF：452KB）
25. Nagaya gate of Tokuonji Temple
    Tokuonji Temple, built in 1860 (the first year of Mannobu), has a rare Nagaya gate in the temple. The Ryuzetsuran in front of the gate has blossomed for the first time in half a century. Nearby is Kasuga Shrine, which was built in 1099 (the first year of Kowa).
26. Azalea in front of the Konan Plant Environmental Center
    In 1974, an incineration plant and a facility for using residual heat (elderly welfare center and heated pool) were opened. In May, azaleas in front of Konan Plant will delight users visiting.
27. Sunflower at Hinochuuo Park
    In summer, you can see the cheerful sunflowers blooming on the slopes from the park square. The sound of water flowing beside the plaza from the arbor and waterfall reflected in the pond creates a moist space for residents.
28. Sculpture Street in front of Konandai Station
    In 1992, eight works selected by the Yokohama Sculpture Exhibition were exhibited at the Konandai Station Promenade, forming a rich walking space. [Konan Ward Version] （PDF：438KB）
29. The streets of Konandai seen from Mt. Enkai
    Enkai Mountain, which is said to be the roof of Yokohama, is popular with many inhabitants of the city as a treasure trove of wild birds and a great hiking course. From here you can see the streets of Konandai and the distant MM21 district.
30. Railroad vehicles in the city
    Municipal Subways, Keikyu, and JR Negishi Line operate in the ward and are used as foot for inhabitants of a ward. [Konan Ward Version] （PDF：466KB）