#007 【Sightseeing spot Special Feature Part 1 ✨】 Introducing the Sightseeing spot "Hyuga Province Ichinomiya Tono Shrine" that represents Tono Town! I will do my best to make you want to go! Adored by the Town residents as "Ichinomiya Shrine", Tono Shrine is also indispensable for talking about Miyazaki mythology. #I touched on it a little in 001, but I couldn't introduce it yet, and I explained it in a nutshell, so here I will explain it in an easy-to-understand manner and make you want to go. ◆ Origin of the name of the shrine The origin of the name of the Ichinomiya Tono Shrine in Hyuga Province is said to have been enshrined in the hope of national peace during the Transportation to the East six years before Emperor Jimmu ascended the throne. Hence Ichinomiya. In addition, it comes from the fact that Tonomachi at that time was revered as Ichinomiya of Hyuga Province because it was Hyuga Country. This shrine is known as the most prestigious shrine in Hyuga Country. And from the town where this shrine sits, it became the Ichinomiya Miyano Shrine in Hyuga Province. ◆ Emperor Jimmu's transition to the east It is said that six years before Emperor Jimmu ascended to the throne as the first emperor, he stopped by this area during his relocation to the east to pray for national peace, Ocean tranquility, and martial luck Nagahisa, and sharpened arrows and other items at the Yaken Waterfall on Mt. Osuzu. #As we covered in 003, that's where the name of Yaken Falls comes from. ◆ Origin of the founding According to the old records, it was the first major shrine in Hyuga Province, but during the Shimazu-Otomo conflict that occurred during the Tensho period, the Shrine, treasures, and ancient documents were all burned down by the fire of the Otomo clan. It is said that the Shintai was evacuated to the foothills of Mt. Osuzu and escaped the disaster. After the war, there was no revival of Shrine for many years, and there was only a small Shrine. In the 5th year of Genroku, the Akizuki Tanemasa was revived, and in the 6th year of Ansei, a donation of Shrine was and by the benevolent family. After that, due to the aging of the Shrine, the "Gozoei Worship Association" was established in 2002 (Heisei 14), and the current Shrine was completed on July 7, 2007 (Heisei 19). ◆ Goshintoku Ooanamuchinomikoto is the divine virtue. Ooanamuchinomikoto had many wives and had many children with them. Because of this, he came to be called the god of Marriage and the god of offspring prosperity (child-giving). In addition, he is said to be the god of medical care (peace of illness) because he established the law of medical care and helped many people, and he is also said to be the god of business development (Prosperity in business) because he worked together with Sukunabi no Mikoto to build one nation after another. ◆ To make a good tour of the Miyano Shrine First of all, when visiting sightseeing spots and public facilities, let's observe good manners. ・ There are Torii (shrine gate) facing east and south There are at the shrine. Most people enter from the south-facing Torii (shrine gate) gate near the Roadside Station, but be sure to bow before passing through the Torii (shrine gate). ・ The center of the approach to the temple is the path of the gods, so try to walk on the edge. ・At Temizuya, cleanse your hands and mouth. Some people wonder why they do this, but this is a preparation for stepping into a sacred space. It is a simplified version of an ancient ritual called misogi. Next is the worship hall. It will be done in the manner of two bows, two claps, and one bow. After that, it is common to enjoy it by drawing fortunes or buying amulets. ・Recently, more and more people are visiting the Shuin stamps. I also carry the Shuin stamp books in my Car. At Tono Shrine, the limited shuin stamps change every month. For example, in March, there is a peach festival, a hinamatsuri (doll festival), so there are illustrations of Ouchiura-sama and Mihina-sama, and more specifically, there are limited to three days. When the illustrations change from month to month, you'll want to collect them all! ・ In Other and Precincts, there are There are beliefs that have Benefit when petted, such as the divine elephant of "Marriage and child treasure", the great country of "Prosperity in business and child-giving", and the rabbit of "peace of illness". When you come, please stroke it. ・ In addition, the Car parking lot set up in the Tsuno Shrine Shokudo Ichinomiya and, Udon noodles and Soba are Famous. Prayer, it is common to eat Udon noodles and go to the next sightseeing spot. Even on weekdays, it may be full. ◆ Main events held at Tono Shrine ・Miyano Shrine Summer Festival (August 1 and 2) ・Annual Grand Festival (early December) ・New Year's Day Festival (January 1) ・Setsubun memorial ceremony (February 3) ・Knotting Festival (early February) There are many Famous Sightseeing spot in Tonomachi to Sightseeing spot that only Local people know. This time, we introduced "Hyuga Province Ichinomiya Tono Shrine", which represents Tono Town, but the next place is "Tono Winery"! Stay tuned for the next posts.

Chiba Shrine The main shrine of the North Star god "Myomi-sama". The star of man = Evil removal that controls fate, removes bad stars and leads to good stars, and eight directions that avoid disasters related to the azimuth. Prayer is a lot of worship in search of two powers. Although it is located in the city, it is also famous as a Power Spot where you can feel a mysterious atmosphere when you step inside. According to the legend of Chiba Shrine, when Chiba Tsuneshige moved his residence from Oshii Castle to Inohana Castle, he brought the Myomi-son, which had been handed down from his ancestors, to this place and built the Myomi-sha. After that, it was revered as the guardian deity of the Chiba clan until Chiba Shigetsu was destroyed by Toyotomi Hideyoshi in the 18th year of Tensho 1590, and the temple was abolished by the Meiji era separation decree and became the Chiba Shrine to enshrine the main life of Tengochu. The annual summer festival "Myōken Taisai" has been held without interruption since the first festival began in the second year of Taiji 1127 and has become a tradition in Chiba. ■ Access: ・ 10 minutes walk from JR Chiba Station Central Ticket Gate East Exit ・10 minutes by car from Anagawa IC in Keiyo Province ■Address: 1-16-1 Hospital, Chuo-ku, Chiba City

Yuzen Shrine Founded in 749 the first year of Tenpei Katsuho God of hot water in Atami The gods told us that there was a hot spring that had the effect of eliminating diseases, and a shrine was erected to enshrine the god, and it is a shrine that protects the hot springs of Atami. In order to be grateful for the hot springs of Atami and to ensure that the veins of the springs do not cease, an annual festival is held every spring and autumn. The names of the inns dedicated to the shrine are engraved in a row, and the names of the inns that no longer exist are also lined up, and you can feel the history of modern hot spring inns. In front of the shrine, there is a large hot spring that is said to be the source of Atami Onsen, and the intermittent spring is also a famous place. Address: 〒413-0018 Shizuoka Prefecture Atami City Kami Lodging Town 4-12 Phone number: 0557-81-9817 Parking/None

Imamiya Shrine Imamiya Shrine, located in the western district of Atami, has been revered since ancient times as a shrine of wish fulfillment. The gods of the festival are the chief god of things and the chief god of the great country. It was founded very old, more than 1700 years ago, and is said to have been the reign of Emperor Hitoku. The legend of Minamoto no Yoritomo is also well known. When Minamoto no Yoritomo was exiled to Izu, when he wandered into the mountains of Atami, he prayed to the shrine under the camphor tree and was able to escape from his pursuers safely. Every year on October 19th and 20th, we hold a grand festival. Address: 〒413-0028 Shizuoka Prefecture Atami City Sakuracho 3-29 Phone number: 0557-81-4232 Access: About 15 minutes by bus bound for Momijigaoka from JR Atami Station→ get off at Koarashi → 3 minutes on foot Parking lot / Nearby paid P available

Kinomiya Shrine Kunomiya Shrine has been worshipped for a long time as a god of good fortune and good luck. Next to the main shrine is a sacred tree of a large camphor tree that is 2,100 years old and has a trunk thickness of 24 meters, which has been designated as a national natural monument, and is also famous as a power spot. It is said that if you go around the trunk, the lifespan will be extended by one year, and many worshippers visit to pray for longevity, healing of illness, and health in order to appreciate the vitality of this tree. It is also said that people who have wishes will be able to make their wishes if they go around without telling anyone what they think. It is lit up at night, and you can enjoy each expression in the morning, noon, and night. The annual festival is held on July 14~16 every year. Address: 〒413-0034 Shizuoka Prefecture Atami City Nishiyama-cho 43-1 Phone number: 0557-82-2241 Access: From JR Atami Station, take a bus bound for Motohakone or Nishiyama for about 15 minutes and get off in front of Miya Shrine →. Parking lot / 15 cars + 25 cars charged * Discount is available for those who receive prayers and gifts * Use public transportation as it will be crowded.

How to visit shrines and temples/神社参拝の作法 Samurai were born with a sense of honor. Honor was the highest good. The goal that a young man who wanted to become a samurai had to pursue was not wealth or knowledge, but honor. Honor was a goal to be pursued "within oneself," without regard to profit or loss. Therefore, "honor" that is concerned with public reputation is not real honor. 侍は生まれながらにして「名誉」を自覚していた。 「名誉」は最高の善であった。 侍を目指す若者が追求しなければならない目標は、富や知識ではなく、名誉であった。 「名誉」は損得勘定なく、“自らのなかで”追い求め続ける目標なのだ。 ゆえに世間の評判を気にするような「名誉」は本当の名誉ではない。