【Gokase Towns, Miyazaki Prefecture Traditional Performing Arts】Araodori UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Gokase no Araodori is a style dance that was designated as an important Intangible folk cultural assets designated by the government on January 8, Showa 62. The prefectural designation was 1962 Showa 37 May 15 2021 Reiwa 3 2021 In February 2021, 41 "Furyu Odori" from all over Japan, including Gokase no Araodori, were selected as candidates for proposal for UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, and in March of the same year, a proposal was submitted to UNESCO, which was 2022 Reiwa 4 registered on November 30. "Furyu Odori" is a folk performing arts that embodies the spirit of "Furyu" that is glamorous and eye-catching, and dances to songs, flutes, Drums, and kane, etc., with a lot of attention to costumes and belongings. This Furyu Odori has been designated as a nationally designated Important Intangible Folk Cultural Asset in 42 locations nationwide 25 prefectures, 43 cities and towns, and is the only one in Miyazaki Prefecture to be designated as "Gokase no Araodori". It contains the prayers of people who wish for a peaceful life, such as disaster removal, memorial services for the dead, prayers for a good harvest, and begging for rain, and local people of all ages participate in festivals and annual events. It reflects the history and climate of each region and plays a major role as a Minamoto of regional vitality. Gokase no Araodori is said to have been started by Sakamoto Iga Mori Masayuki, the castle owner of Sakamoto Castle upper reaches of the Mikasho River, to raise the morale of the warriors when they went to war during the Tensho year 1573~92. Later, in the Keicho year 1596~1615, his grandson Sakamoto Yamashiro Mori Irido Kyukaku decreed the Dedication to the guardian god Nikami Daimyojin now Sankasho Shrine. At that time, it is said that the successor of the temple called "Shinbochi" was held at the funeral, and the monkeys kept in the temple were also sent to dance with him. One theory is that the dance was introduced from Sakamoto in Omi Province present-day Shiga Prefecture, but according to the "Nichishu Takachiho Kokonbari Ranki" Hyuga Local Historical Sources, Vol. 4, "The descendants of Sasaki Rokkaku Takayori of Omi defected to Takachiho and served the Mitai clan, and their descendants called themselves the Saho clan, the Sakamoto clan, and the Mazaki clan." However, the Sakamoto clan here is not the Sakamoto clan of Sakamoto Castle, but the Sakamoto clan of Kanegase from Mukaiyama, Restrooms available this is a Minamoto surname, not the Ōkami surname or the Fujiwara surname, but a separate lineage. The date of the rough dance... The fourth Sunday of September every year

【Miyazaki Prefecture Gokase Town Sightseeing spot】妙見神社 About 1100 years ago, in the 11th year of Sadakan 870, it was built during the reign of Emperor Seiwa and is revered as a water god. The spring water that gushes out of the limestone cave of Mt. Gion in a corner of Myomi Shrine is called "400 million years of Shizuku Myomi Sacred Water" and has been said to be "the sacred water of breastfeeding" since ancient times, and has been selected as a Heisei one of the 100 best water sources. Autumn Festival: Early November

【Miyazaki Prefecture Gokase Town Sightseeing spot】Gion Shrine Gion Shrine was founded around the 16th year of the 29th Emperor Kinmei around 525 AD as a guardian deity of prayers for the elimination of this evil disease and misfortune in the land of Kuraoka, which is located in the center of the area, due to the epidemic of a plague in the "Chiho-go" area in central Kyushu. He is affectionately known as "Gion Mr./Ms." by the local people. A persimmon tree that is said to have been Prayer and planted by Nasu Daihachiro and Munemasa in the 2nd year of Genkyu Precincts Located in. It is designated as a Towns Natural Monument and is a huge tree with a height of 37 m with an estimated age of about 800 years. God of worship: Susanoo no Mikoto, Traditional Japanese straw raincoat Mikoto, Oonamuchi no Mikoto, Kushinada Hime no Mikoto, Itsuse no Mikoto, Su Min Mirai, Kyodan Mirai, Tenma Tenjin, Ashina Shiijin, Tenna Shiijin, Inari Daimyojin

【Miyazaki Prefecture Gokase Town Sightseeing spot】Furutono Shrine The date of its construction is unknown. According to the company legend, when the Yoshino Dynasty's loyal retainer Shibahara Matasaburo Irido Tiger moved from Oshikata Village Shibahara to Mulberry Uchi Yokodori, it is said that he first solicited the Kumano Sansha Gongen, which was enshrined in Shibahara, to this area. Since ancient times, as the "god of fire", it is said that when a Ujiko shrine parishioners's house was affected by a fire, a mysterious sound occurred in the shrine to announce this, so the Ujiko shrine parishioners stayed in the shrine hall and held a fire protection ceremony. There are three Large cedar trees in the Precincts that are about 580 years old and Restrooms available more than 30 meters tall, and they are designated as Town natural monuments. Kaya, which has been designated as a Town natural monument in the Same as above, is also Restrooms available, and is a huge tree that is about 600 years old and 34 meters high. Spring Festival: Early April Annual Grand Festival: September 23 Night Kagura: Early January God of worship: Izanagi no Mikoto, Traditional Japanese straw raincoat Mikoto, Kakutsuchi no Mikoto, Fujiwara no Michishinko

【Miyazaki Prefecture Gokase Town Sightseeing spot】Sankasho Shrine The Sankasho Shrine was built by lowering the shrine of Mt. Mt. Nijo, which is said to be the place of the advent of the Heavenly Son, at the foothills of the mountain. It was built around the latter half of 900 AD, and the stream structure is made of Japanese cypress, and the architectural style and sculpture are said to be masterpieces of the early modern period. This Main Shrine is designated as a tangible cultural property of Miyazaki Prefecture. In addition, there is Thereare the "Stone Carved Gate Guardian God Statue Two Sides", which is designated as a tangible cultural property of the prefecture. At the Annual Grand Festival in autumn, "Ara Odori," which has been designated as an important Intangible folk cultural asset of the country Tradition in the Sakamoto area, is Dedication. 2022 Reiwa 4 on November 30, 41 "Furyu Odori" from all over Japan, including Gokase's Ara Odori, were registered as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. In the Precincts and other parks, Chikushi Shakunage and Western Shakunage, as well as Shidarezakura weeping cherry blossoms and camellias, are planted. Best time to visit around mid-April every year, and you can enjoy the flowers until mid-May. Held in the Sankasho Shrine Spring Festival in April. God of worship: Izanagi no Mikoto, Traditional Japanese straw raincoat Mikoto, Saruta Hikono Mikoto, Fujiwara no Michishinko

Photographed on July 2, 24. It is the Tanabata Festival of Tokyo Daijingu Shrine. 🎋 Due to the shooting time, the light came in.

Photographed on July 2, 24. It is the Precincts of Tokyo Daijingu Shrine. It's Tanabata. 🎋

7/3Wed This time, I posted 🌱✨ the cool "Gion Set" of Gion Shrine and Gion's large Cypress trees First of all, I saw ⛩👀 the Kaya no Rinokuguri at Gion Shrine With the exorcism of Xia Yue as a symbol, we pray for 🙏✨ the dissipation of plagues and disease-free disasters by passing through the circle of thatch I could hear the chorus of cicadas in the Precincts, and dragonflies were already flying around the surrounding rice fields, so it was 🌞 a summer atmosphere Suddenly, the Ume Plum rain is over, and the strong sunlight and hot and humid weather seem to make you tired, but the scenery unique to summer is also wonderful 😊💕 Next, I went 🌳✨ to see the large Cypress trees in Gion Around the large Cypress trees, the background music of small birds chirping and the sunlight shining through the trees are pleasant, and summer is still to come... It was 😌🌿 a climate like that In such a situation, the large Cypress trees stood quietly and mysteriously ✨ During the shooting, I found a chubby shadow around the waist of a large Cypress trees ... When I looked at it from a distance, I was surprised to think that it was a beehive, but it seems that 😓 a bump has formed While I was relieved that it was not a beehive, I was a little worried 💦 about the physical condition of the large Cypress trees Anyway, I wanted to somehow convey the mystery and power of Cypress trees, so I did my best to shoot while rubbing my face on the ground ... To shoot with a normal lens, there was a limit to my technique ands 😂... Everyone is busy every day and is worried about summer heat and heat stroke, but why not cool off in the Nature once in a while and get some power How do you like it? 😌✨

Photographed on July 2, 24. This is Hanachozu from Tokyo Daijingu Shrine. Limited until July 7th.

【Nyaichi Prince Shrine Summer Exorcism / Ten Thousand Lantern Festival 🏮】 Today, on 6/30 and 7/1, the Great Exorcism and Manlantern Festival were held at Nyaichi Prince Shrine. Natsukoshi is a Shinto ritual that exorcises the filth that has accumulated during the six months and wishes for the safety of the remaining six months. Precincts of the shrine at night lit with lanterns donated by local companies are fantastic 🏮

This is the Kazaguruma of the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Direct Meeting. When I Prayer on July 1st, it was still Restrooms available.

This is the Kazaguruma of the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Direct Meeting. When I Prayer on July 1st, I was still Restrooms available.

It is the mauve color of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine and the light mauve wind chime. At the Prayer on July 1, it had already been removed.

Shinko Festival of the Gion Festival. Hoyt while carrying a Mikoshi portable shrine! Hoyt!! Scene of shouting was like a symbol of summer in Kyoto.

Inside the venue of the Gion Festival Gari smoke from the stalls rises into the sky The smoke is illuminated by the lights. It was like Yamaboko was standing on the stage of Gion. Combined with the overflowing enthusiasm of people An indescribable live feeling is created The whole venue became a fantastic view.

Today, I attended the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Monthly Festival. Kazaguruma was taken on June 29. The kazaguruma had been removed.

"Beyond Time" Itsukushima Shrine in Miyajima, Hatsukaichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture Photograph of the 9th generation of Otorii Gate near the end of repairs A historical building called Otorii Gate that has been passed down through the ages

"Itsukushima Shrine / Five-story pagoda" in Hatsukaichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture I love the staircase in the foreground because it is tasteful

As a valedictorian, I visit nearby shrines many times. I often hear about the First Pilgrimage to the Shrine, It looks like summer has begun. Ume plum rain, Mr./Ms. also has a camera in hand How about Prayer while Oyster a good sweat ~

Today is the Great Exorcism of Xia Yue. It is a thatched circle of Kawagoe Hachimangu.

Photographed 6/13/24. It is a sunflower on the approach to Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine. 🌻

Photographed 6/14/24. It is a hydrangea of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine. This year, we often see heart hydrangeas.

Photographed 6/10/24. It is a hydrangea of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine. 💙Are.

Naminoue Shrine standing on a cliff / Ryukyu Hachisha It is one of the eight Ryukyu shrines in Wakasa, Naha City, "Naminoue Shrine" Traditional Japanese straw raincoat Uegu. I introduced the worship hall from the Precincts before, but this time I took a picture of the Main Shrine from the back waterfront road. It is said that it was founded during the Ryukyu Kingdom period, but it is not clear that Naha during the Kingdom period was a floating island, and Naminou Shrine was a remote island. That has led us to this day. Restrooms available is the only beach in Naha called "Naminoue Beach", and on a sunny summer day, the sea turns emerald green like this, and the blue sky and the vermilion Main Shrine sitting on the cliff shine with a superb view. Naminoue Shrine was damaged during the Battle of Okinawa, but the Main Shrine was rebuilt in Showa 28 Showa 28 and the worship hall in 1961 Showa 36. In Okinawa, the Ume plum rain has ended and summer has begun. On this day, there were quite a few tourists enjoying the SUP, and I was envious while taking pictures ^^

◆Suwa Shrine and History of the Mikata Stone◆ On the large stone enshrined in Suwa Shrine, there is a large hand mark on it, which is the origin of the hand-shaped stone. A long time ago, a messenger came to Izumo from Takamagahara, where eight million gods gathered, and urged him to return to the Great Kingdom. The Great Lord's order immediately agreed and surrendered, but his young son, Tateminakata Mikoto, did not accept it, and the judgment was broken, and finally the battle was fought against the Takemikazuchi of Takatengahara. Squid was defeated and fled, but Takemitsuchi pursued him endlessly and finally caught up with him in the land of Sawara. He surrendered, put a handprint on a stone beside him, and made a vow of return, and peace was established between the two gods. This place is called "Chase Pit". It is said that it is a stone that was made because Wu Yan Hammer came after the life of Ken Gomeikata.

Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa Shrine in Omiya in Saitama Jade. It is customary to make the First Pilgrimage to the Shrine here every year. There is a long line for fortune telling and prayer. Fortune tellers who were unlucky will improve their luck by tying them.

[Nakasendo Narai juku] It is called "Narai Senken" because of the difficult Torii shrine gate pass in the Nakasendo one of the best, and it is the busiest Shukuba among the Kiso 11 inn. The towns has been selected as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings, and the appearance of the past remains strong, and the townscape of about 1 km along the Narai River is the longest Shukuba in Japan. In addition to preservation, the fact that it is a town where people still live is also an attraction of Narai juku. This award-winning Shukuba was also the setting for the 2011 TV series "Ohi-sama" and is Fascination to this historic Shukuba every year by many visit people from Japan and abroad as a place where you can feel the beauty of the Restrooms available of Japan.Mr./Ms. ◇Basic Information ・ Parking lot: Nearest Roadside Station "Kiso Ohashi" parking lot free, 　Alternatively, please use the Gonbei parking lot charged ・Inquiries: Narai Juku Tourist Information Center TEL 0264-34-3160

[The cityscape of the Edo period continues for 1 km! ] Special Feature on the Charm of Narai Juku] Introducing Narai Juku, located in the northernmost part of Kisoji! Narai Juku is a place of great historical value, as it was designated as a national Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings in Showa 53, and Kisoji including Narai Juku was registered as a Japan Heritage Site in 2016 Heisei 28. Narai juku is a cityscape of the Edo period that stretches for about 1 km. You can enjoy sightseeing just by walking while looking at the cityscape. Restrooms available show completely different expressions in each season, so no matter how many times you go in one year, you won't get tired of seeing them! Inside Narai Juku, you can enjoy Nagano Prefecture's specialties such as Soba buckwheat noodles, Gohei Mochi, Oyaki, and Japan sake. You can also buy local crafts such as Kiso lacquerware and curved objects as Souvenirs! By the way, the production area of Kiso lacquerware is a place called "Kiso Hirasawa" right next to Narai Juku, and this Kiso Hirasawa is also designated as a national Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings! It's fun to come to Narai juku! !! There are also shops where you can dress in kimonos and yukatas, so you can dress up and walk through the streets of the Edo period, which is truly a time slip! In the past, it has been a filming location for Morning Drama and is also popular as a sacred place. Please come to Narai juku!

◆Mibusawa Fudo Falls◆ It is a beautiful waterfall with a drop of about 17 meters and falls in a straight line. Since ancient times, it has been revered as sacred water, and has been used as a place for practitioners to practice and purify. Fudo Myo, who stands on the left facing the waterfall, is said to have been solicited from Mt. Narita in Shimousa Province in the eighteenth year of Kyoho 1733, and it is said that the waterfall attracted people's worship, and the festival was crowded with many Worshippers from nearby towns. Tradition of begging for rain also remains. The two stone Buddhas standing in front of the statue of Fudo Myō are Kongara Doji left and Seitaka Doji right, which were erected to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the solicitation in 1934. At this time, the Silkworm Jade God Golden Princess, the Matsuo Taseko Song Monument, and the Monument Kitahara Shinzan Shosho were also erected at the same time. Gift 5th Place: Matsuo Taseko Sword Self-Chanting 　Mansei Mao Never Lost Kana Renya Mifusawa Noh Taki no Shirai Nobori Guuri Kaheshi Miyako 　Yorozuyomo Constant Nagareya Mibusawa no Taki no Shirai and Repeating ●Details of Mibusawa Fudo Falls ・Parking lot 　Several cars can be parked on the side of the road. ・Toilet 　without ・Other 　From the parking lot, walk along the Promenade for about 5 minutes. ・Inquiries 　Toyooka Travel Time 0265-49-3395

Tajiya Shrine - Tower of Forgetfulness During the Greater East Asia War, a preparatory training Navy boy aviator stationed in the former Kamo Village could not forget the kindness of the residents at that time, and it was built in the 1975 Showa 50 with the prayer that this village would be in peace forever. ■Address Arasato, Nishi-Izu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka