The 3rd Hosono Highlands Mountain Grilling Experience

🏔 What is 🏔 Hosono Highlands?
Hosono Highlands is a magnificent Highlands with an area of about 125 hectares (26 times the size of Tokyo Dome) on the slopes of Mt. Amagi, which erupted 800,000 ~ 200,000 years ago. It is also said to be a treasure trove of flora and fauna embraced by volcanoes.
In Spring, you can pick wild vegetables such as bracken in the fresh greenery, and in autumn, you can enjoy a large group of golden pampas grass. From the top, you can overlook Sagami Bay and the Izu Islands, creating a unique view of the grassland and the Sea Field.

Inatori Hosono Highlands has been recognized as one of the "100 grassland villages to leave for the future" in recognition of the value of knowledge, awareness, and technology accumulated in the region through many years of interaction between people and nature.
The Hosono Highlands is "mountain burning" to maintain the grassland. Scenes of grass being cut in preparation for mountain burning during the walk.
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🔥⛰ What is ⛰🔥 "Yamayaki"?

It is an annual task necessary to keep the Hosono Highlands "as it is".
By burning off the overgrown vegetation, it is prevented from becoming a forest, and the burned vegetation becomes a nutrient and is maintained as a rich grassland.

This mountain grilling has been going on every year in the Hosono Highlands since the Edo period.

In addition, since it is adjacent to the neighboring Kawazu Town, it is not possible to spread the fire, and it is necessary to burn off the Elevation difference and steep slopes.

A high level of burning know-how is required.
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●Events Overview

"Yamayaki" is a necessary activity to maintain the Hosono Highlands "as a grassland" and has been continued every year since the Edo period.
In February 2023, as our first initiative, we opened "Yamayaki" on a very limited basis and asked people to Visiting the site as a tour.
In order to let more people know about it more deeply, we will Held in the "Mountain Grilling Experience Meeting" again in 2025
Please experience the overwhelming scenery burning up.

●Events Schedule Saturday, February 8, 2025
Date & Time: 2/8 (Sat) 10:30~15:30 (tentative)
10:30 : Inatori Hosono Highlands No. 2 Car Parking Lot Meet and Reception
11:00 a.m.: Viewing of mountain grilling (with an explanation guide on mountain grilling, lunch included)
14:00 : Walk after mountain burning (with guide)
15:30 : End of the entire process, dismissal (*Please note that the order of the program may change depending on the progress of the mountain burning.) ）
Meeting / reception location: Inatori Hosono Highlands No. 2 Car Car (parking space available)
➡ On the day of the mountain burning, it is prohibited to enter the first parking lot of the general Car car Car. Please park your Car at the 2nd parking lot of Hosono Highlands Car foothills.
There is no public transportation to the venue. Please Use your own transportation to Access.

【Conditions of Participation】
・Capacity is limited to 30 people.
・Junior high school students and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
・Please be sure to understand the precautions and dangers at the site before applying.

【Participation Fee】
1 person / 3,500 yen Includes entrance fee, goods and service tax, local guide, lunch, insurance, grassland management Fee (1,000 yen)
* Fee will be paid on-site on the day of the event.
* We will contact you in advance and contact you by e-mail on the day of the Implementation. Please note that if you do not have an e-mail address, you will not be able to apply.

[How to participate]
Please enter the required Information from the Events page of the Higashiizu Town Tourism Association and apply.
https://www.e-izu.org/?p=we-page-entry&spot=568220&cat=23649&pageno=3&type=spot
Or please apply by Phone to the Higashi-Izu Tourism Association (TEL: 0557-95-0700).

●Precautions
[About the work]
This Events will be the Visiting the site of the Scene of Yamayaki. It is not possible to participate in the burning work.
[Cancellation decision]
There is a risk that the mountain grilling will be canceled early in the morning of the day due to the weather (wind, humidity, rain, etc.). If the mountain grilling is canceled, this Events will also be canceled. Events are not available. Please accept the conditions of cancellation before applying.
[About the appearance of the day]
Thereare burning is a very dangerous process and there may be sparks and embers.
Prepare to wear clothes made of flame retardant ingredients so that your skin is not exposed.
In addition, all local itineraries are outdoors, so please take measures to protect yourself from the cold.
[About Kaido]
Only Japanese is available. Thank you for your understanding.

●Cancellation
In the event that the Events is canceled or canceled for this Events, the Events Fee will be charged as follows.

[In the case of cancellation of the mountain burning itself due to stormy weather (strong wind, dryness, rainy weather, etc.)]
No payment will be incurred if the mountain grilling is canceled.
[In case of cancellation due to customer's convenience]
・ Cancellations on the day before and on the day → will charge a Fee of 100% of the Events amount. Cancellations made up to 2 days in advance
→ Cancellation fee is 0% Cancellation → if you do not contact us, we will charge a Fee of 100% of the Events amount.
* In addition, we may make a claim for damages, such as related communication costs and actual expenses.
For unavoidable events due to disasters, etc., please contact the organizer

[In case of cancellation due to the organizer's convenience]
Events canceled due to circumstances other than weather, etc., the equivalent amount will be refunded after consultation with the customer.

●Bring your own
・Flame retardant (flameproof) measures and cold protection measures
・ Looks good even if it gets dirty with sparks and soot
・Comfortable shoes
https://www.e-izu.org/?p=we-page-entry&spot=568220&cat=23649&pageno=3&type=spot

I took a picture of my son and wife playing in the snow at the Saiko Healing Village in Kawaguchiko Towns.

【Katsura Ginji Rakugokai】

Today, December 15th, a rakugo party was held in 🪭✨ by Ginji Katsura, a native of Nobeoka who is also active in Tokyo

This year's rakugo event was held 🤗 in the morning session and the afternoon session at Kuraokakura

It was the first time for the posted himself to see live rakugo properly, and he was 🤩✨ very much looking forward to it

Rakugo uses almost no props!
They don't even stand and move, but use only a washcloth and a fan to skillfully express 😯 their body language, facial expressions, eye contact, and other parts of their body that can be used
It is a 🤭 trick that makes this side of the listener "imagine" and makes you laugh involuntarily

It was really interesting, and I enjoyed listening to it while being excited to see what would happen to the 🤣💫 fall

In particular, the scene of eating Soba noodles is a masterpiece. It's really amazing. I'm really eating. It looked 🤤💕 delicious lol.

In the afternoon, students from Gokase Secondary School also came to watch, and the venue was filled with ✨ many laughter

A boy of about 5 years old was also laughing out loud, and I felt 😳 that rakugo is a wonderful content regardless of gender or age

They were willing to take commemorative photos, and provided us with a fun time from beginning to end in the 🥹👏 morning and afternoon

I would like you to 🤗✨ hold a rakugo party in Gokase again
Mr. Ginji Katsura, thank you very much for your time 👏👏👏 today

[Opening ceremony of the main regional road Takeda Gokase Line Dosei Construction District]

Today, Friday, December 13, we and 🤩👏 the opening ceremony of the "Takeda Gokase Line Dosei Construction Zone" in the Mulberry Nouchi area

The Takeda-Gokase Line is a very important road that starts in Takeda City in Oita Prefecture, passes through Takamori Town and Takachiho Towns, and ends in Gokase Towns 💡

Held in today's opening ceremony as the construction of the "Dosei Construction Zone", which is part of it, has 👏 been completed

First, a Shinto ritual was held by the priests of Mulberry Nouchi Shrine and Furutono Shrine to celebrate the opening of the road and pray 😌🙏 for future safety

After that, the ribbon 🎊 was cut by the guests and the Kusudama Jade was opened by all the students of Kamigumi Elementary School

After that, as the "beginning of the street", Mulberry Nouchi Kagura was performedIt 👹✨ is a 😳 special kagura that is danced only at the time of the ceremony

In the middle of Kagura, a Roux release was also held by the participants, and many balloons colored the large blue sky 🎈👋 in Mulberry Nouchi

By the end of the Shinto ritual, the cold wind that had been blowing since the morning had stopped, and the opening ceremony was calm with ☀️ warm sunlight

In the future, I hope ☺️ that the rest of the construction will be completed safely and that life and distribution will become more convenient

[Celebration of the registration of "Gokase no Araodori" as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage]

Today, Sunday, December 1st, a celebration was Held in 👏✨ at the Araodori Museum in the Sakamoto district to commemorate the registration of "Gokase no Araodori" as a "UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage" in February of 2021 (Reiwa 3)

When 2021 (Reiwa 3) was registered, it was difficult to hold a celebration There is a Coronavirus pandemic, so today's celebration 🥹 was finally realized

After the opening, the ceremony proceeded without a hitch, with greetings from the Araodori Preservation Society and congratulatory speeches from guests.
The opening of the mirror was 🍶🔨 carried out by the sound of Drums and bells of the Arashi dance, and the very impressive gunfire of the arquebus

After that, a toast was made with a toast by Mr. Fujimoto, the dancer, and the feast began 👏

Not only the members of the Araodori Preservation Society, but also the dancers and their families... I think 😌 it was a wonderful meeting where everyone talked about their various thoughts on Araodori

In the middle of the banquet, an interview was conducted by the emcee, and everyone was ashamed to talk 🤭✨ about their passion for Araodori

Sake and conversation were satisfied, and at the end, the three chants were 🙌🙌🙌 sung

In Miyazaki, where many traditional performing arts such as Kagura remain, I feel 😳 that it was truly a great thing that Gokase no Araodori was registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage

In the future, I would like to ✨ continue to cherish the traditional performing arts that are protected and connected in each district

⛩ Gion Shrine Shinji Festival, Kagura Dance 👹

11/23 was the Shinji Festival and Kagura Dance at ⛩ Gion Shrine in the Kuraoka area

First, a Shinto ritual was performed, and then Kagura was dedication 👹 at the Kagura Hall

Today, we had 😮 visitors from overseas and people from Tokyo

The Ginkgo of Gion Shrine was colored and a yellow carpet was 😆✨ made
Gokase Towns is getting colder and colder, and it looks like ⛄ we are finally entering winter

On this day, the gluttonous Kasai visited a Japanese confectionery shop that I had been interested in for a long time!
It is "Koshido" in Suehiro, Suwa City.
We interviewed President Kurita about his story. It is a long-established Japanese confectionery store that has been in business for 99 years since 1925 (Taisho 14)!! The current president seems to be the third generation. It just so happened that five days before I visited, a Local newspaper published an article saying that the hanging paper and stickers of Koshido's Standard products were designed by students of the Local Suwa Industrial High School. Even in the midst of history, I was fascinated by such a flexible place, and I made an appointment.
According to the president, there used to be 60~70 stores in the Suwa City Confectionery Association, and there were Member stores stores in the city alone, but now there are only 17 stores. I wanted to pass on to future generations the culture of Japanese sweets that my ancestors left behind. I myself love bean paste, and I have always liked Japanese sweets. On this day, you can enjoy Japanese sweets in all four seasons
I was able to learn anew!! Sakura mochi and Kashiwa mochi in Spring, peony mochi and hagi in Ohigan, pig mochi and tsutsugayu in autumn... I would like to introduce you to very delicate and delicious Japanese sweets!

◎ Koshido
📍 Suwa City Nagano Prefecture Suwa City Suehiro 12-12-9
☎0266-52-0920
◎ Business hours: 9:00 ~ 18:00
◎Regular holiday : Closed on Wednesdays
◎ Online shop : www.okashi-net.com/mall/koshido/

This day, I went to Koushi-dou. It is traditional Japanese dessert shop in Suwa city. Mr. Kurita is president and craftsman at the shop. His shop started 99 years ago. He is a third-generation. In Nov, 9th, I saw article at newspaper about his shop. Suwa jitsugyou high school students designed for his product’s sticker.
He told me, long time ago was 60 – 70 traditional Japanese sweets shop was here in Suwa city. But now are only 17 shops… I think I need to such great tradition to pass down to future generations!!! I didn’t know we can enjoy traditional Japanese sweets each four seasons!!! Can you believe it? It is true!!! In this autumn Dango, Inoko-mochi, Tsutsugayu. In spring, Sakura-mochi, Kashiwa-mochi and so on. I still need study about Japanese traditional sweet. I will write about each season’s Japanese traditional sweet continue from now!
◎ KOSHIDO
📍 Suehiro12-12-9, Suwa city, Nagano Pref, Japan
◎ Tel: 0266-52-0920
◎ Business hours: 9:00 ~ 18:00
◎ Regular holiday: Closed on Wednesdays
◎ Online shop: www.okashi-net.com/mall/koshido/

Sankei Garden in Autumn
Looking at the three-storied pagoda of the old Kanmyoji Temple from the back of the Kanshu Pavilion.

[Gion Shrine Autumn Festival "Okunchi"]

Today, October 9 (Wednesday), the autumn festival "Okunchi" was held in 🤗 at Gion Shrine in the Kuraoka area

As if yesterday's rain was a lie, the power of a pleasant autumn sunny ☀️ day is still amazing 👏✨

Held in on Weekdays this year, people from outside the prefecture and local children gathered from the 😊 ceremony

I was allowed to enter the Main Shrine and was able to see the "Urayasu Dance", which is 🥹 a beautiful dance that feels traditional ✨

I was able 🤩 to enjoy Gion Kagura more with careful explanations such as the differences from other Kagura

The Usu Drum Dance was also fun with the participation of everyone including the general public, and the exchange of questions and answers between the Yamahoshi was comical and soothing 🤣

When it comes to traditional events, it There are have a somewhat rigid image, but that's not the case at all ... It was 💫 an interesting festival

After the Usu Drum dance, there was also a mochi sprinkling, and it was a lively kunchi from beginning to end, with 🤗🎉 a dedication of Gion Kagura

Night Drum (Niihama Drum Festival)
It is a type of festival float that is offered to the portable shrine at the time of the festival portable shrine and at the time of the passing, it participates in the procession and solemnly offers, and is Dedication to the Ujigami（clan deity） in gratitude for the autumn of the Harvest Festival. It is often found in shipping hubs along the coast of the Seto Inland Sea. Among the Drum Stands, they are said to be nearly 3 tons in size, and the appearance of the Niihama Drum Stand, which is presented by more than 150 men and dances in the clear autumn sky, is nicknamed the "Oto's Festival" because of its gorgeousness and grandeur. The photo is not of a blue sky, but of a drum stand illuminated by lights in the pitch black darkness. The gold and silver threads shine and the tassels sway violently, which is truly gorgeous and magnificent.

[9/29 (Sun) UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage "Araodori"]

9/29 (Sun) Araodori was held in 🐵💫

It was a hot sunny day, and it was photogenic, but I think 💦 👏 it was really hard for everyone who wore costumes and danced all day long

I thought 😳✨ it was really amazing that so many many people were doing one dance, remembering their roles, dances, and songs

Elementary school students also danced together on the way, and I was impression 🥹 that the tradition has been passed down to men and women of all ages

I heard that Araodori used to be forbidden to women, but I felt 💪✨ the spirit of the entire community to protect the tradition while changing the form according to the times

And today, in fact, I want to let more people know about the charm and traditions of Gokase Town and make Gokase Town a lively Town! A student from Gokase junior high school who had this in mind took video pictures 📸💡 of the Scene of the ara dance all day long

I think I will be able to open to the public that videos in the near future, so please Fun 🤗💕

【Kiso Living Crafts Museum】
On August 2, 2024, "Usage Crafts" opened at the Kiso Living Crafts Museum Art Gallery. A permanent exhibition hall where traditional Shinshu crafts are exhibited.
You can see the local climate and culture, as well as a number of Shinshu traditional crafts that have been born and nurtured in daily life.
Also, this permanent exhibition is the only place where you can see all the traditional crafts of Shinshu! !!
Admission is free, so please try 😊 the traditional crafts of Shinshu

"Kiso Living Crafts Museum"
Address: 2272-7 Kiso Hirasawa, Shiojiri-shi, Nagano
TEL：TEL. 0264-34-3888

Sendai Tanabata Festival taken at night
The decoration in the photo is decorated with 78,000 origami cranes made by children from elementary and junior high schools in the city with the hope of reconstruction from the Great East Japan Earthquake
This year, it is said that it also contains a wish for the reconstruction of the Noto Peninsula earthquake

Yamaguchi Prefecture Shimonoseki Mayor's Office
One piece of the moon on the summer strange festival of the historic towns mayor's office.

The Suphorbia Garden Festival, 1800 years ago, the history of Emperor Nakama.
From August 7 to 13 every year.

It's been almost 10 years since I graduated from high school
We thought we could be something special, but we reunited and vowed to each other that we would become something again

When I was transferred to Tokyo, I happened to reconnect with my high school friends.
Even at this age, I want to cherish my friends who can travel regularly for the rest of my life.
I smelled mosquito coils for the first time in a long time yellowtail at the Suwa Lake where I was traveling.
For those of us who were born and raised in the countryside of Shizuoka, it was a very nostalgic summer.

【Miyazaki Prefecture Gokase Towns Experience】Tea kettle roasting experience

Nowadays, the production of kama-roasted tea is small nationwide. It has a clear golden color and is less astringent and bitter than steamed green tea.

You can experience making such kama-roasted tea.

<Fee> kettle roasting experience 2,000 yen * Reservation required / depending on Period

< application> Miyazaki Chabo Co., Ltd.
〒882-1202 4966 Mulberry Nouchi, Gokase Towns, Nishiusuki-gun, Miyazaki Prefecture
・Business hours: 9:00~16:00
Phone: 0982-82-0211
Fax: 0982-82-0316

【Miyazaki Prefecture Gokase Town Experience】Tea tasting experience

"Miyazaki (Standing Saki) Tea House" that produces rare "Kama-roasted tea"
Tea tasting experience is available here.
Even with the same kama-roasted tea, different types of tea leaves will have different flavors and tastes.
Tea you like can be purchased on the spot.

<Fee> tasting experience 1,000 yen~ * Reservation required

< application> Miyazaki Chabo Co., Ltd.
〒882-1202 4966 Mulberry Nouchi, Gokase Towns, Nishiusuki-gun, Miyazaki Prefecture
・Business hours: 9:00~16:00
・Phone number: 0982-82-0211
Fax: 0982-82-0316

【Miyazaki Prefecture 五ヶ瀬Town Specialty Products・Souvenirs】釜炒り茶

Tea produced by roasting tea leaves in a kettle without steaming them.

This manufacturing method is similar to oolong tea, and can highlight the original aroma of Tea. Compared to general steamed tea, it boasts a refreshing taste and aroma that can be drunk as many times as you want.

7/15 Mon Gion Shrine Summer Annual Grand Festival ⛩️✨

On Monday, July 15th, a summer Annual Grand Festival called "Gion Mr./Ms." was 🎉 Held in at Gion Shrine in the Kuraoka area

Starting with the Morimaki Shinto ritual, ceremonies, Kagura Dedication, Shinko Festival, performance ... It was 😊🎶 a lot of Mr./Ms.

Unfortunately, the weather was rainy, Mr./Ms.😳but by the end of the Shinko Festival, it was ☀️ clear

However, despite the rain, many people from inside and outside the town, inside and outside the prefecture, and even from outside the country enjoyed 🌍✨ the festivals from the morning

It's 😌👏 wonderful that the festival that the local people have cherished are now known and enjoyed by people in the many like this

I would like to continue to carefully pass on this tradition to the future.

[July 2024 Kiso Festival]
Kiso will be the festival Information of July, which will be held in various places.
Starting with the famous Mikoshi portable shrine roll in Fukushima, Kiso Town, you can enjoy colorful festivals in various places.
Please come and visit us!

♦July 12 Fri, 13 Sat Yabuhara Shrine Annual Grand Festival Kiso Village Yabuhara
A powerful festival in which two lions, male and female, perform a dance of two lions, male and female, on the stalls of making << total Cypress trees. >>

♦July 13 Sat, 14 Sun Higashiyama Shrine Summer Annual Grand Festival Nagiso Town Midono
<portable shrine parade carrying a portable shrine while singing a song. >

♦July 14 Sun, 15 Mon Susao Shrine Festival Okuwa Village Nojiri
<< they carry their portable shrine and Parade Town, and at the end, they are led by the flame of torches to enter the mountain. >>

♦July 22 Tue, 23 Wed Mizunashi Shrine Festival Mikoshi portable shrine roll Kiso Town Fukushima
<< "Sosuke! Kiso's strange festival that excitingly sprees Mikoshi horizontally and vertically with a shout. fireworks will also Gari on the 22nd. >>

♦July 23 Wed, 24 Thu Wachipo Shrine Summer Annual Grand Festival Tsumago juku
<<, with a shout of "goodbye to Gemo", the portable shrine parade the Shukuba. >>

♦July 26 Fri, 27 Sat Deer Shrine Festival Okuwa Village Suhara
<<, the fierce pushing of the portable shrine with the shout of "Let's give it to you, let's put it back" is a sight to behold. >>

♦July 27 Sat Cypress trees summer festival Agematsu town
<< in preparation for next year's Sacred Tree Festival, we will hold a fireworks festival with Mikihiki. >>

♦July 27 Sat, 28 Sun Ontake Shrine Annual Grand Festival Otaki village
<< "Three Swords Dance" and dances by priestesses are Dedication. >>

Information about the Festival is also Publication on the Home Page "Kiso Valley Torippu"!

【Miyazaki Prefecture Gokase Towns Traditional Performing Arts】Usu Drum Dance

The Usu Drum Dance, which is danced during the Great Autumn Festival of Gion Shrine, was Dedication on the 9th day of the 9th month of the lunar calendar in ancient times, so it is also called "Kunchi Odori" and has been danced for more than 400 years. It is said that it began when the Heike clan, who had been driven out of Kyoto and continued to wander in exile, danced in the village of Kuraoka on their way to the unexplored mountain village of Shiiba, while surviving the glamorous capital of Kyoto.

The dance, which shows a dignified demeanor in elegance, remembers the hearts of the people of the capital and is Dedication to the annual autumn festival of Gion Shrine every year.

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In the first year of Bunji 1185, at the end of the Minamoto War, the remnants of the Taira family, who were defeated in the battle of Dannoura, escaped the pursuit of the Minamoto clan and continued to flee to the hinterland, reaching the village of Kuraoka, and on the way to Mt. Shiiba, they left the weak, women and children in the mountains near Kuraokanami due to the bad road in the deep mountains.

In the second year of Genkyu, the Kamakura shogunate did not relent in its pursuit of the remnants of the Heike family, and ordered Nasu Daihachiro Munehisa to hunt down the clan that had fled to the Kyushu Mountains.

It is said that Nasu Daihachiro's party, which entered the village of Kuraoka to go to Shiiba after receiving the order, realized that the Heike villagers who remained in Kuraoka had no will to fight, and held a dance of the Kuretsu Doshu to comfort them on the long journey, abandon the luxury of the winners, and take pity on the losers.
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It is said that the dance at the time described above became the basis of Kuraoka's Usu Drum Dance, and it remains in its current form after rising and falling with the times and moving several times.

Dancing to the Drums and Hooks shows a dignified demeanor in elegance.

In recent years, the Gion Shrine Usu Drum Dance Preservation Society has inherited the dance with the cooperation of children and Ujiko shrine parishioners of Gokase Nature School.

Usu Drum Dance Date... October 9 of each year

【Gokase Towns, Miyazaki Prefecture Traditional Performing Arts】Kuraoka Bar Jutsu

The school of Kuraoka Bar Jutsu is "Daisha-ryu", which is said to be a military method opened by Marume Kurato Higo Sagara Domain, one of the four heavenly kings of Shinin-ryu, and is also called Shinkage Daisha Mujo-ryu, and there is a first look at Kuraoka in the early Edo period, but after that, it passed through Umamihara and Shiiba Village Omae, and was taught to the people of Kuraoka again at the end of the field.

There are two types of sticks used in the Kuraoka stick technique: a long rod of 6 shaku 2 inches about 188 cm and a half stick of 3 shaku about 91 cm.

As a general rule, there are more than 30 types of katas, such as a long stick and a half-stick strike, a stick and a sword, and the type that uses a sword is usually called a "white blade".

The Kuraoka Bar Art Preservation Society Dedication the "White Blade" at the Annual Grand Festival of Gion Shrine in the summer and provides Tradition guidance to students of Kuraoka Junior High School.

【Miyazaki Prefecture Gokase Towns Traditional Performing Arts】Murono Yoi Kagura

The Murono Yoi Kagura of Sankasho Shrine is said to have been transmitted from the Mulberry Uchi Shrine Kagura and Furutono Shrine Kagura of the Iwato Kagura lineage during the Meiji period. The dance of the sake strainer has become a merry dance of a peasant couple.

In the mid-Meiji period, in order to dedication Kagura to the festival of Mt. Mt. Konpira in the center of the Murono and Akaya districts, Mr. Suke, the first Kaimin of the Murono district, Tradition Kagura was handed down from Furutono, and it continues to this day.

After a Period hiatus, they were reunited and the request of Kagura Dedication for the penetration ceremony of the Tsubana Tunnel in 1972 Showa 47.

Murono Yoi Kagura's schedule... 2nd Saturday of December

【Gokase Towns, Miyazaki Prefecture Traditional Performing Arts】Kuraoka Gion Kagura

Kuraoka Gion Kagura is a kagura Tradition that has been handed down to the Gion Shrine in Kuraoka, and it is said that it began with dancing in the wide garden of Koga Burei Shrine in the Enki ceremony.

In the 2nd year of the Lunar Calendar and the 4th year of Juei 1185, the Heike Ichimon, who had been defeated in the Battle of Dannoura, made a series of escapes to the Kyushu Mountains, reached the land of Kuraoka, and then explored deeper into the mountains and penetrated into Shiiba. At this time, Kyoto's Kagura, Gagaku, Ise Kagura, etc., which were handed down by the Heike clan, were infiltrated by the traditional Kagura, and with the progress of time, it became a Kagura with a unique appearance.

It is said that the tone of Kagura is made of Traditional Japanese straw raincoat trees growing in the unexplored area of Mt. Shiraiwa, stretched with Deer skins caught in Okuyama, Drums tightened at both ends with hemp ropes, flutes made by drilling holes in shinobamboo, and the elegant sound and strange investigation of the metropolitan tone by clapping hands became a unique Kagura rhythm and formed Kuraoka Kagura.

In July of 2023 Reiwa 5, the Kuraoka Gion Kagura Preservation Society restored this ancient Kagura Drum.

Kuraoka Gion Kagura Schedule... Mid-July Gion Shrine, Early October Gion Shrine, Mid-November Tianjin Shrine

【Gokase Towns, Miyazaki Prefecture Traditional Performing Arts】Mulberry Nouchi Shrine Kagura

Mulberry Nouchi Kagura began in 1870 Meiji 3 on the existing mai at the beginning of the Meiji era, and it is said that Kagura began in parallel because Mulberry Nouchi Shrine moved to Dobu in the same year.

The mask is "Hannya-men", which is used more often than other Kagura, and is characterized by a fast tempo.

Tradition activities are carried out throughout the community to pass on to future generations, and we are focusing on training successors.

In Spring and autumn, dedications are held at the Mulberry Nouchi Shrine Grand Festival, and in January, kagura dedications are held throughout the night to pray for a bountiful harvest of five grains and the safety of residents.

Mulberry Nouchi Shrine Night Kagura Schedule ... 2nd Saturday of January every year

【Gokase Towns, Miyazaki Prefecture Traditional Performing Arts】Kotono Shrine Kagura

During the Muro Town period, the local Kagura and Iwato Kagura were combined and Dedication and performed rituals, but in the process of being revived several times, Ise Kagura was mixed and became a slow-paced six-tone Kagura, which continues to this day.

The "opening of the rock door of heaven" was Restrooms available in this Kagura Origin, and it was danced to pray for a bountiful harvest and the safety of the family. Since the 6th year of Taisho 6 1917, prayers for extinguishing the fire have been combined, and today traffic safety has been included, and the Night Kagura Festival is held every January.

Furutono Shrine Night Kagura Schedule... Mid-January

【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

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.

The photo shows Rinnoji Temple located in Aoba-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture.
It is a historic temple that was founded in 1441 by the 11th generation of the Date clan in Yangkawa, Date County Date City, Fukushima Prefecture, and moved to its current location in the 7th year of Keicho 1602 after the opening of Sendai by Date Masamune in the Edo period.

Kannon-do at Ninna-ji Temple
The construction of Ninna-ji Temple began at the request of Emperor Mitsutaka, and was founded by Emperor Uta in the 4th year of Ninwa (888). It has been revered by successive emperors as a private temple of the Imperial Family.
The photograph is a high-resolution image of 33 enshrinement Buddha statues and murals Reproduction the normally non-Open to the public Kannondo at the Tokyo National Museum. There were so many visitors that it was difficult to take pictures so as not to let people in, but this was the only one that looked like Kannondo.
It's really beautiful.