【浅草観光 人力車】人気ガイド 44歳 車夫 DAISUKE 30分コースを編集
[Photographer] Today I’m riding in DAISUKE’s rickshaw. [Photographer] It’s quite unusual for a friend to start driving a rickshaw at 44 years old. [Photographer] So I’m really looking forward to today. [Photographer] It was 36 degrees in Asakusa that day. I missed the date. Yeah, it’s like this. Okay, that’s fine. It’s fine. Okay, let’s go. Let’s go. Yes. Yes. Oh. Let’s go . [Photographer] It’s pretty fast. You ride for a while, you know. Feel the breeze. Yes. Thank you. That kind of thing attracts a lot of attention from overseas. [Photographer] Oh, this is fun! Okay? This is Kaminarimon. The view from here is about 2 meters high. To the left of the wind god is the thunder god. Protected by two gods, it’s a light vehicle, so it drives on the left side of the car . Kamiya BAR is Japan’s first bar. There are some slightly blackened burn marks on the top, but they say that’s the remains of the Great Tokyo Air Raid. This is a very old and quaint building that survived the fire and the Great East Japan Earthquake. Its famous drink is Denki Bran, a strong liquor similar to brandy . This is the birthplace of the drink. This is Kamiya BAR. The address is Asakusa 1-1-1, exactly First. Okay, let’s go straight. [Photographer] The view is great from a high vantage point. The ride is fluffy. Okay. This is Higashibashi Bridge. We usually stop here for a bit, but I’d like to guide you while we’re riding. A female rickshaw driver is driving along. The breeze is pleasant. As you can see, it’s very popular with rickshaw drivers. The Sumida River is famous for its fireworks festivals, but it’s also a famous cherry blossom viewing spot. All the trees in front of me are cherry trees, and it’s said that there are approximately 800 along the Sumida River . Although they’ve already withered a little, hydrangeas bloom beautifully in June, and you can often see women in kimonos taking photos here. [Photographer] It’s definitely worth checking out. Thank you. Please come in. Beyond this traffic light is Dempoin Street. It’s a recreation of an Edo street. The buildings are designed to resemble tenement houses, and the storefronts are shaped like them. There’s a balcony, and on the left wall, there ‘s a group of five men hiding, so try and find them. Yes. These are the famous Kabuki characters , the Shiranami Gonin Otoko . This is how the Edo streetscape is recreated. On the right is Sagawa Express, but the atmosphere is completely different from when it’s a regular company. It really does have an Edo-like feel. In a rickshaw, you can go into this narrow street. You can’t go in a car, but we’ll go down this street . Excuse me. There are various souvenir shops and famous stores on this narrow street. On the right, you’ll see the shrine dedicated to Toki no Kin and Bentendo Benzaiten. Yes. This is it. On the left. Oh, it’s on the right. Excuse me. Yes. A quick rundown. [Photographer] DAISUKE is energetic , demonstrating his quick communication skills . Next, on your left, you’ll see Nitenmon, the eastern gate of Sensoji Temple. Yes. As the sign says, it’s been designated an Important Cultural Property. You can also see the main road to Sensoji Temple in the background. This is the eastern gate. While Kaminarimon is famous, this Nitenmon is actually the entrance for visitors. Shall I attach it to the front and take a picture? It looks like this. Yes, this is Nitenmon. Sensoji Temple has burned down and been rebuilt many times, but this Nitenmon was built 400 years ago and has remained intact, making it a building of great historical value. [Photographer] I attached a camera to Daisuke’s body. It might be a little shaky. Is it okay? It does shake, doesn’t it? It shakes when attached to a rickshaw driver’s body. Yes. I’m currently on the back side of Sensoji Temple, on the north side. I’m passing by. There aren’t many sights to see, but I’d like to introduce some recommended shops. Right now, there’s a rickshaw parked by a green sign on your right. Suzukien is a very popular matcha gelato shop. Oh, a woman in a kimono just came out, and it looks like she bought some gelato. Yes. As the sign says, you can enjoy the world’s richest matcha gelato. Cars aren’t allowed here, but bicycles and rickshaws are, so let’s go this way. Rickshaws go in through here. This is the outfit I’m wearing. I bought the whole outfit here at Adachiya . They’re not here today. You can see the Skytree from here, too. So, you’ve been photographed a lot. Hello. Thank you for your hard work. It’s on the left. They’re currently collaborating with Jujutsu Kaisen. It goes a little round, just like the one on the roof of that department store . The “Can You Get It? ” roller coaster is Japan’s oldest roller coaster, made by Nippon Psycho. It’s still in operation. Many shop owners support rickshaw drivers. Yes. Amazing. So many photos. Here you go. Yes. Thank you. Where are you from ? If you’d like, why not try a rickshaw ride? It ‘s a common sight in Asakusa. [Photographer] A handsome rickshaw driver appears . I’m off. I’m off. Welcome. [Photographer] Rickshaw drivers look seriously cool. These are the five men with white waves on Denpoin Street . I’m off. This is a famous restaurant. Hello. These are giant octopus rice crackers bigger than your face. They’re super popular on social media. We’ll also walk past the famous Mizuguchi Shokudo restaurant a little later. The street we’re about to come out of is 6th Ward Broadway. This is the most prosperous street in the 6th Ward of Asakusa, numbered 6th Ward, 1st Ward, 2nd Ward, 3rd Ward, 4th Ward, 5th Ward, and 6th Ward . This is a place associated with Kanto entertainer Beat Takeshi. I’ll stop here for a moment and show you around. I’ll park here for a moment. Excuse me. I’ll step back the rickshaw. Excuse me. I’ll step back. Okay. So, this is the Engei Hall. It’s the entertainment center of Tokyo. Even now, when famous comedians come to the front, that ◎△$♪×￥ sign is displayed, and as this is the only entrance and exit, people can wait there to enter and exit. Yes. Also, on the right side is the building called Toyokan, and an episode from Beat Takeshi’s early days is depicted in the movie “Beat Takeshi Asakusa Kid, ” and the France-za that appeared in the movie is the current Toyokan. It just makes people smile. Yes. This is Kaminarimon Street, which we were talking about earlier. [Photographer] The tour is nearing the end. Hang in there, Orange Street. We’ve got some friends up ahead. There’s a Sanrio shop. Maekawa Inden, who has been very helpful to me personally. I highly recommend this wallet from Maekawa Inden. I highly recommend it. It ‘s extremely durable, even with sweat. I decided to buy this wallet when I made my debut, and I still treasure it to this day. Thank you. This is the area known as the Golden Triangle of Sweet Potatoes . Oh, let’s go over there. My friend happened to be there, so let’s go this way. There are so many of them. This is a really great shot. This is my friend. Thank you . Thank you. Have a nice day. I’m off. Well, I’ll make a U-turn here and finish in front of this public hall. This is an Edo street. This is where I said earlier that the Five Men of Shiranami were hiding. There’s also Nezumi Kozo. So, I’ll finish in front of Asakusa Public Hall. We’re handing them out as a special gift. This is our Emon mark. Same as the Tonbo mark. Yes. Sorry. Sweat and back. [Photographer] Apparently, two customers have given us a ride in a row since then. [Photographer] They’re coming. It’s pretty popular. I’ll be heading there again soon. I run around Asakusa every day with a smile. If you see me, feel free to say hello. DAISUKE
2025年8月29日 撮影
浅草で人力車を引いているDAISUKEです。
44歳で会社員を辞め、新しい挑戦として人力車の世界に飛び込みました。
まだ数ヶ月しか働いていませんが、人力車という仕事には人と触れ合い、笑顔を届けられる楽しさがあります。いろいろな国の方たちとの交流ができ毎日が刺激的です。
そして、歴史と文化が息づく浅草の町は、歩くだけでも魅力が溢れています。車夫を応援してくれる商店街の方たち、一緒に切磋琢磨する気持ちの良い仲間たち、私はこの町と仕事の両方に、心から惹かれています。休みの日にも浅草に訪れ、雷門のスターバックスで海外の方とコミュニケーションを取ることができるようになりました。
今回は、私の友人が初めて私の人力車に乗ってくれたときの様子を撮影した動画です。約30分コースを約半分にまとめた動画です。浅草の街並み、人力車の魅力、そして私が普段交わしている皆さんとのコミュニケーションや、楽しさや感動を少しでも皆さんにお届けできればと思います。
浅草を訪れたことがある方も、これから行ってみたい方も、ぜひ一緒に人力車の世界を体験してみてください！