Maintenance of signage

Another new attraction is created.

Nishi Ward Historic Highway Symbol

(Left) Yokohama picture "Yokohama Hiranuma Bridge Yori Tokaido, Kanagawa Dai-Karuisawa Tea Shop Mata-enku Daishi Kawarano Urara" (collected by Municipal Central Library) and (bottom)Aratama Bridge

Nishi Ward with two faces

Nishi Ward is an old-fashioned area that has developed history as a place that has a deep relationship with the opening and civilization of Japan. In the ward, three ancient roads, the old Tokaido, Yokohama way, and Hodogaya Road run in a triangle. And there are many historical and cultural resources in the surrounding area. Until now, there have been voices saying that they should pay attention to them and rediscover tourism and statistics.

Let's build a historic road in Nishi Ward

Therefore, in 2002, the “Town Development Promotion Committee Utilizing History and Culture” was launched, consisting of representatives from the City Tourism Association, Neighborhood Associations / Neighborhood Association, Shopping Street, and the Ward Local History Study Group. And we raised opinions from inhabitants of a ward and examined plan to maintain guidance signs along three ancient roads.
(Left) Hitoshi Ichidate Hiroshige painting "Kaminagawa Yokohama Port Shinkei"
(In Municipal Central Library)

Based on the plan, information sign maintenance work was carried out from February 2004 to March 2005. It is managed by the West Public Works Office and the ward office.
Please watch the signs forever, including Neighborhood Associations and Neighborhood Association, shopping streets and local residents.

The mark was designed with the motif of the triangularity of the old road. In addition, the symbol color of each old road was decided and expressed. I also use it for signatures.

Former Tokaido The most famous Japanese arterial ancient roads are expressed in shrimp-brown color.
The road to the port of Yokohama way, the world, and the road leading to the future is expressed in a sense of the sea and youthfulness.
Hodogaya Road In the past, green roads such as Kamonyama　Park and Nogeyama Park are expressed in fresh grass colors.

Komagatake Fudoson (former Tokaido) introduced by residents as a recommended spot.

There are many ways to enjoy it.

For example, how about walking along the stepping stone sign for a walk, or looking around the historical resources of Nishi Ward? Life while feeling the history will enrich your mind.
It's not just about history. There is also a pleasure to notice that you have passed by without knowing it, such as shops and parks along the highway. By cleaning the area around the sign installation area in the area or holding local events, you can also strengthen local connections. By feeling close at all times, you can attach attachment and protect against mischief and dirt.
Historic highway sign becomes "everyone's property" only if rooted in your life. Let's cherish it forever.

Tenman-gu Shrine (Hodogaya Road) stands quietly in a corner of a residential area

Ganjoji (Hodogaya Road) greeted by Thai Samboku designated as Nagi Furuki welcomes

Sugiyama Shrine (Hodogaya Road) where a fortune mouse fulfills their wishes

Iwagame Inari (Yokohama way) sits in the back of a tasteful path

A sign will be installed at the location of the number on the map.
Stepping stone signs are provided on the road surface at intervals of about 50 to 75 meters, indicating the path of the highway.

History highway guide sign

Number	Contents	Number	Contents
	Kusumachi Ward border direction sign		Asama Shimo Intersection General Information Sign
	Asama 1-chome direction sign		Aratama Bridge commentary sign
	Ookano Intersection General Information Sign		Signal near Hiranuma Railroad Crossing
	Commentary sign near Hiranuma Railroad Crossing		Hiranuma 1-chome direction sign
	Tobe 7-chome intersection direction sign		Iwakame Yokocho entrance commentary sign
	Tobe 1-chome intersection direction sign		Nogezaka Intersection General Information Sign
	Direction sign near Isecho bus stop		Ward office square general information sign
	Fujidanacho Intersection General Information Sign		Sign for Kubocho Intersection
	Signature sign below Asama Shrine	None	None

General information sign
Height: About 2 meters
Width: About 1 meter
Indicates the location of ancient roads and historical and cultural resources in the ward are indicated at the nodes of the old road.

Explanation sign
Height: 1.5 meters
A commentary on the history and cultural resources along the old road is described in the direction sign.

Direction sign
Height: 1.5 meters
Indicates the path so that you can take a walk along the old road.

Stepping stone sign (for sidewalk)
10 centimeters in diameter
It is installed on the road surface to indicate the path of the highway. In addition, there is a square (approximately 30 cm) stepping stone sign with the same design.

Nishi Ward History Walkway