Statues of Kirin

Kirina Statue

Original Text

The statue decorates the Nihonbashi Bridge. I read that it is the character of a novel and a film taken on this novel. Made by a Japanese sculptor.

The spiritual beast and the lion are both full of creativity.

Original Text

We will disseminate information about "Nihonbashi Kirin Statue and Lion Statue" in Chuo Ward. I visited "Nihonbashi Kirin Statue and Lion Statue" on January 23, 2023. Access to "Nihonbashi" is very close to you as soon as you exit the B6 exit of "Mitsukoshi-mae Station" on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line and Hanzomon Line. I have crossed "Nihonbashi" many times so far, but I didn't notice its splendor at all. Looking at it again this time, it's not just a concept of a bridge, especially the decoration on the bridge is art ...

and they were in novels.

Original Text

It became the title of the novel with a police officer as the main character. I suddenly remembered the contents of the novel. It is a very large and impressive monument.

Nihonbashi's cherry blossoms have wings.

Original Text

The statue of Kirin in Nihonbashi learned about its existence in the movie "Kirin no Tsubasa". In the first place, the legendary Kirin should not have wings, but this Nihonbashi Kirin has wings. It seems that there was an intention to develop from Nihonbashi, which is also the starting point of transportation, to Japan or all over the world.

Symbol of Nihonbashi

Original Text

It is a Kirin statue displayed on the railing of Nihonbashi. It is set to protect the street lights in the center of the bridge. It is a symbol of Nihonbashi.