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鈴ヶ森死刑所・Killing Floor of Suzugamori Execution Grounds
鈴ヶ森死刑場 (Suzugamori Shikeijō) Suzugamori Execution Grounds is probably the most famous and most accessible execution grounds of Edo (the name of Tōkyō before 1868). It’s located on the old Tōkaidō highway, near the old post town of Shinagawa. In the Edo Period, it was located next to the sea at Edo Bay. Today the former killing floor is the only bit of land that is still preserved and it is designated as one of the 100 Historic Spots of Shinagawa.
The usual access point is here and is marked by a white sign with black writing and a copper roof. This is the intended entrance because it is closest to 大森海岸駅 (Ōmori Kaigan) Ōmori Beach Station. Ironically, there has been no beach here since the 1950's, as the land was extended out quite far into Edo/Tōkyō Bay.That said, the local families who have been here from the 50's and earlier still take pride in the seaside connection.
My article is here: markystar.wordpress.com/2013/07/23/suzugamori-execution-g...
鈴ヶ森死刑所・Killing Floor of Suzugamori Execution Grounds
鈴ヶ森死刑場 (Suzugamori Shikeijō) Suzugamori Execution Grounds is probably the most famous and most accessible execution grounds of Edo (the name of Tōkyō before 1868). It’s located on the old Tōkaidō highway, near the old post town of Shinagawa. In the Edo Period, it was located next to the sea at Edo Bay. Today the former killing floor is the only bit of land that is still preserved and it is designated as one of the 100 Historic Spots of Shinagawa.
The usual access point is here and is marked by a white sign with black writing and a copper roof. This is the intended entrance because it is closest to 大森海岸駅 (Ōmori Kaigan) Ōmori Beach Station. Ironically, there has been no beach here since the 1950's, as the land was extended out quite far into Edo/Tōkyō Bay.That said, the local families who have been here from the 50's and earlier still take pride in the seaside connection.
My article is here: markystar.wordpress.com/2013/07/23/suzugamori-execution-g...