Tsunocho is located in the eastern part of Miyazaki Prefecture in the Kyushu region of Japan, surrounded by beautiful nature such as the Osuzu mountain range, and is characterized by a warm climate.
One of the most Famous Sightseeing spot is the Miyano Shrine, and the harmony between the historic building and the Nature. Other, it is also known as a famous landmarks for cherry blossoms in Spring.
Tonomachi is also known as the "capital of agriculture" and you can enjoy an abundance of ingredients such as vegetables, fruits, livestock products, and marine products. "Tono Wine" made from 100% Local grapes has received high praise both in Japan and abroad.
We would be happy if you could come and visit us!
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#012
There are about 50 restaurants and confectionery shops in Tonomachi.
This is the third installment of the Gourmet series! Introducing a long-established Japanese and Western confectionery shop loved outside In the town!
~Opened in 1950, a taste that reminds me of Tonomachi~
Confectionery shop Kikuya
Kikuya, a long-established Japanese and Western confectionery shop that has been run by my childhood friend's family since Showa 25, is a shop that continues to be loved by both Town residents and people from outside the town. Many Famous sweets are made in this kikuya.
First of all, Kikuya's Japanese sweets "Ichinomiya", the origin of the name is the name given to Ichinomiya in Hyuga Province, a sightseeing spot that represents Tonomachi, as the name suggests. The moist dough contains white bean paste and cream, making it a sweet that combines the best of Japanese and Western flavors. Other, there are many Japanese and Western sweets that remind you of Tonomachi when you get them, such as "Tono Station", "Toyahime", and "Kinfugu Monaka".
It is said that the reason why the name of the confectionery is derived from such a town is that the person who receives this candy thinks that it is "a town" or "nostalgic". Certainly, I think that people who have moved out of the prefecture will feel nostalgic if they receive this candy in yellowtail few years. There are such sweets in Tono.
Nowadays, it seems that there are customers from outside the town and prefecture who come to buy this sweet, regardless of whether they are Town residents. Kikuya, a Japanese and Western confectionery shop that continues to be loved so much, also sells birthday cakes with custom-made character designs.
That's one of the reasons why it's loved.
Such Kikuya's sweets are also sold at the station café in the tourism association office. Squid why not buy it as a gift for your loved ones or those who have taken care of you?
business hours
9:00~18:00
Sunday 14:00~17:00
Closed
Irregularly
parking lot
Approx. 10 cars
telephone number
0983-25-0127
address
〒889-1201
4939 Kawakita, Tono-cho, Koyu-gun, Miyazaki Prefecture (in front of Akagi family residence)
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#011
【Sightseeing spot Special Feature Vol.3 ✨】
Introducing the Sightseeing spot "Fudo Park" known only to those in the know of Tonomachi! !!
Fudo Park on the left side of the slope leading to Tono Winery is a park in the Precincts of Fudoson, and is a Spot where you can enjoy cherry blossoms and azaleas in Spring. In particular, from mid-March to early April, the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, and there are even people who come from outside the In the town to see the cherry blossoms, and in the past, flower festivals were Held in. It's a minor place, but it's It is also one of Spot hidden gem known to those in the know!
When I was a kindergarten student, it was a large place where sports days were held in the park, and there was a Car parking lot nearby that could accommodate about 50 cars, and the park and Car parking lot were free of charge 24 hours a day.
There are stairs and the park, and as you climb up, you There are Taki Shrine, which is the last shrine of the Ichinomiya Miyano Shrine in Hyuga Province. The God of worship is the god of water (Takaoka Japanese straw raincoat kami) and is said to have the Benefit of peace of ear diseases.
When you come to Tonomachi, it is Squid to visit once!
Access: About 10 minutes by Car from Tono Station
Nearby buildings: Retirement Home Aijuen
Tono Winery
Address: 11592-1 Kawakita, Tsunomachi, Koyu-gun, Miyazaki Prefecture (Address of Aijuen)
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#010
It's been a long time since I've yellowtail post! Today, we would like to introduce the fireworks festival and river festival in Tonomachi that will be held on Friday, August 22.
【Town residents fireworks festival】
This fireworks festival by the Town residents fireworks festival executive committee is launched from the Paddy Field after rice harvesting. There is no specific viewing location, but you can enjoy the fireworks that can be seen at the river festival venue at the same Held in, or that you can Appreciation from a distance because of the good view, so you can see different appearances depending on where you see it. About 3,000 fireworks color the night sky of Tonomachi.
The highlight is that you can look down on the fireworks from the Tono Winery Car parking lot, which is a hill. Squid why don't you come and experience fireworks that you can't usually do?
Date: Friday, August 22, 2025
Time: 20 o'clock ~
TEL: 0983-25-5501 (Tono Winery)
*In case of rain, the event will be postponed to Sunday, August 24.
【Tonomachi River Festival】
Held in at the same time as the Town residents' fireworks festival, this river festival is organized by the Youth Division of the Tonomachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The Stalls are lined up on the Tonogawa Fureai Street next to the Tsuno Shrine, and the fun stage for children is also a lot of Events.
Date: Friday, August 22, 2025
Time: 15:00~21:00
TEL: 0983-25-0200 (Tonomachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry)
Car parking: Please use one of the Roadside Stations.
* On the day of the event, about one hour before the fireworks launch, the Tono Winery and the vicinity of the Tono Shrine are expected to be crowded with Car and visitors. Please be careful when you come.
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#009
There are about 50 restaurants and confectionery shops in Tonomachi.
This is the second installment of the Gourmet series! We would like to introduce an Udon noodles restaurant that opened in May of the first year of Reiwa and is now popular outside Tonomachi.
~Now it's all "Specialties of Tono"~
Hidenoya Udon noodles (Hinoya Udon noodles)
Gari off the Tono Interchange, turn left at the first traffic light, and after a short distance, you will see a sign for "Udon noodles" on your left. That is the "Hidenoya Udon noodles" introduced this time.
In most cases, the Car parking lot at lunchtime is Car full.
We will introduce the recommended menu of Hidenoya Udon noodles, desserts that only those in the know know, and when you should go at the Time Slot / Time of Day.
◆ Recommended menu (including my recommendation)
〇Vegetable tempura bukkake Udon noodles
Vegetables are purchased at Roadside Stations or wholesale directly from farmers. Therefore, all of them are vegetables from Tonomachi. The vegetables are sweet and the batter is crispy!
It's addictive!!
〇Meat ball bukkake Udon noodles
The simmered beef goes well with the broth and hot balls, and it's delicious!!
I recommend this to students and meat Udon noodles lovers! By the way, it is my recommendation. (laughs)
In addition, there are also "Ume Plum Grated Bukkake Udon Noodles" and "Cold Zaru Udon Noodles" that you will want to eat this season, as well as a set menu of Udon noodles and tempura!
Here, we will also introduce a surprisingly unknown dessert after a aftermeal.
It is "homemade soy milk pudding". In fact, there are customers who come for this dessert and this pudding. I sometimes go there for this. But it's delicious because it's eaten after Udon noodles! Homemade looks delicious, doesn't it? Black honey and powder are sprinkled from the top of the pudding, and its smoothness and slight sweetness give you an Impression that you have never eaten before.
I lived in Kagawa for university, so I ate a lot of Chewy Udon noodles and delicious Udon noodles. However, the noodles at "Hidenoya Udon noodles" are chewy, and you can feel the Commitment in the broth and ingredients, and they are unique, so I personally think that "Hidenoya Udon noodles" is the most delicious.
I was surprised by the Commitment and delicacy of the manager of this shop.
When you stop by Tonomachi, be sure to come and eat the exquisite Udon noodles.
Finally, when is the best Time Slot / Time of Day? Weekdays, it is recommended to come at the same time as the store opens or after 1:30. It depends on the day, but this Time Slot / Time of Day is good!
On Vacation days, it is basically full!
◆ Outline of the store
Business hours 11:00~14:30
Regular holiday Tuesday (with temporary closure)
☎ 0983-32-8311
Instagram⇒@hinoyaudon
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#008
【Sightseeing spot Special Feature Part 2 ✨】
Introducing the Sightseeing spot "Tono Winery" where you can overlook Tono Town!
I will do my best to make you want to go!
Tono wine has won numerous awards both in Japan and abroad! The Tono Winery where the wine is produced is packed with various charms.
We will introduce such wines and Winery.
◆ About Tono Wine
Originally, Miyazaki Prefecture had a shochu culture, so wine had not penetrated easily, and it was said that the environment was unfavorable for grape cultivation. Nevertheless, Tono Wine is made with the idea of "making world-class wines" by inheriting the foundation built by "Eitomo Hyakuji", who continued to challenge Cultivation of grapes.
Speaking of Tono wine, it is a Rose wine from Campbell Early, but in fact, this wine was selected as one of the "100 Best Wines in the World" by the wine report in 2004, and this Rose has many repeat customers even now.
Many wines are awarded in domestic and international competitions and awards every year, so there are many people who come to buy Tono wine not only from within the prefecture but also from outside the prefecture and from outside the country, and order online.
There are wines that are easy to drink even for those who are not good at wine, and there are wines that use not only grapes but also Miyazaki's Specialties "Mango". What kind of place is Tono Winery where such Tono wine is made?
◆What kind of place is Tono Winery?
Tono Winery spreads out on the Makiuchi Plateau surrounded by the Hyuga-nada and Osuzu mountain range. Since you can overlook Tonomachi, it is also famous as a night view Spot and a superb view Spot for the town's fireworks festival.
Visiting the site is also available, as this place has shops with wine and bakeries, Brewery and vineyards.
Thereare is not usually allowed into the Brewery, so I don't know much about how it is made, but there is a place in the shop where you can see a little inside. You'll be surprised at how big the machine is!
Also, I have never been to and vineyard myself. However, there is a row of grapes planted next to the cars parking lot, so you can have a simulated experience.
And most of all, the shop! There are dozens of wines in this shop, and the descriptions are written in detail, making it easy to choose even if you don't know. Also, if you can't choose, it's a good idea to ask someone nearby who is familiar with wine.
In addition to wine, there are many "Snacks" that go well with the wine, so it will be a time of happiness for wine lovers.
In addition, this shop also has a bakery, so many people come for bread. There are many types of bread, and the type changes from day to day, so it is one of the Traditional Japanese straw raincoats.
Please stop by when you come to Tonomachi.
Now, the next Sightseeing spot Special Feature is "Roadside Station", the gateway to the road in Tonomachi.
Please look forward to!!
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#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.
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#006
This time, we will introduce the Osuzu campsite in the mountain "Osuzu Mountain" that represents Tono Town!
◆ Overview of Osuzu Campground
There are three locations at the Osuzu campsite.
❶ Osuzu Relaxation Forest Museum
Break room Use Fee
Adult (junior high school students and older) 1 person / night: 1.050 yen (tax included)
Child (elementary school student) 1 person / night: 520 yen (tax included)
Private 1 night: 10.480 yen (tax included)
* There is no bedding at all only between the boards, so please prepare your own.
●Shower room
1 coin shower: 100 yen / 3 minutes
* Showers are open Traditional Japanese straw raincoat only in July, August, and September.
●Toilet/washing area
Toilets and washing areas can be used all year round.
* Thank you for your cooperation in Water the Water section.
❷ Auto-free site
Carry-on tent 1 tent / night: 840 yen
1 camper van / night: 840 yen
❸ Mountain hut rest area
About 25 tatami mats: Free of charge
In this way, customers enjoy camping and three locations.
Personally, I think it's a good idea to come and camp in the hot summer months and swim in the nearby river! Thereare that Mt. Osuzu is surprisingly cool even in summer, so you can camp comfortably.
◆ Precautions
Next, I will explain the precautions at the campsite.
・Open flames on the ground are prohibited. Be sure to use a BBQ stove or fire pit.
・ It is prohibited to set up a tent other than the free site.
・Please take all trash, including charcoal and ash, home with you.
・ The Water Water of the campsite is not for drinking, so please Bring your own a beverage Water.
・ Lighting equipment will not be and except for the restroom and the forest hall with Cooking area, so please Bring your own flashlights, LED lanterns, etc. as necessary.
・ Use of coin showers is only available from July ~ September.
・ Around April ~ November (especially during the hot and humid season of June ~ September), the activity of mountain buildings becomes active and you need to be careful. Wear long sleeves, long pants, and thick socks to eliminate skin exposure, and insect repellent sprays and salt water are effective as countermeasures.
When the rainy season ends, summer is finally in full swing. Anyone who likes camping or is a beginner is welcome to come!
◆ How to make a reservation for a campsite
Basically, you can make a reservation on the Home page of the Tonomachi Tourism Association.
Reservations can also be made by Phone.
【For inquiries, please contact】
Tonomachi Tourism Association (Weekdays 8:30~17:00)
TEL 0983-25-5712
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#005
This time, we would like to introduce the soccer team "Velos Kronos Tono" in Tonomachi, which is aiming to join the J-League.
Currently based in Tonomachi, Koyu District, Miyazaki Prefecture, Velos is a member of the Kyushu Soccer League and is working hard to join the J-League.
In this post, I'd like to talk about the details of Velos, its history, its work, and one player I've worked with.
◆ Details of Velos
Their hometown is Tonomachi, and their home stadium is Tonomachi Fujimi Park Track and Field Stadium, and they practice for the Marker every day. The club's color is green onions, and the management corporation is "J.FC Miyazaki Co., Ltd.", which was founded in 2014.
◆ History of Velos
In 2019, J.FC MIYAZAKI (the original team of Velos) and the Tsuno Sports Commission, a general incorporated association in Tsunomachi, signed an agreement on two vocational education projects, and the following year, the hometown was moved from Miyazaki City to Tsunomachi, and the club color became the current onion. The following year, the club's name was changed to "Velos Kronos Tono" and the team logo and emblem were renewed. Thereare has a short history as Velos, but the truth is that it has a much longer history. This time, I will break it short.
By the way, the origin of Velos Kronos Tono is a combination of the Greek word "Velos" for "arrow" and the Greek god of agriculture "Kronos" named after the Yaken waterfall in Tonomachi.
◆ Recent Velos
I started working for the Tonomachi Tourism Association in April last year, and from there I learned about Velos and started supporting them because I sometimes worked with them.
In fact, there are many athletes at Velos who are professional soccer players and office workers. The source of this is the "Regional Revitalization Cooperation Volunteers". The Regional Revitalization Cooperation Volunteers are a system that contributes to regional revitalization by moving from urban areas to depopulated areas and disadvantaged areas and conducting community revitalization activities.
Velos has adopted this system, which means that you can concentrate on football in the morning and work in your own place in the afternoon.
The places of work are farmers, companies and organizations in Tonomachi, and are said to be digital teams and agricultural teams. Last year, there was only one player who came to this tourism association as a volunteer.
There is also a lot of attention on the underage generation of Velos.
As part of the Traditional Japanese straw raincoat initiative of the Tsuno Sports Academy, we are conducting a unique project involving the local community to nurture young people from childhood to adolescence through sports, life, education, vocational education, and local education. As a good member of society before being an athlete, the development of human resources who can be a role model for the local community and lead the community may be unique to this town.
In the first place, if you think about what it would be like to be a professional athlete, it's not very good, but I can't convince myself to work as a professional at the same time, and why would I be like this?
Thereare that question I asked the players.
◆ The story of a player who came to the tourism association as a volunteer
"Certainly, I think there are quite a few players who have doubts about farming and using a computer even though they are professionals. Some players are dissatisfied with the team's approach and policy. But it's a feature that few other teams have, and it's a valuable experience for those of us who haven't experienced society in the first place. It's rewarding, and my daily way of thinking has changed. The thing I feel most when I join this tourism association is that I am at an age where I can be called a veteran, so I have to be a role model for the team, and the results I have done here will also be a Gari connection with local residents. At this age, when I think about where to retire, I think there are people who go out into the world and people who are involved in soccer teams. When it comes to going out into the world in such a situation, it can be said that the career so far has not been effective at all. That's why joining Velos gave me an opportunity to think about what to do after retirement, and it also gave me an opportunity to think about myself when I went out into the world. All I want to say is that this experience will be a great asset in life. Because of that experience, or because I was in Velos, there will definitely be things in the future that I will feel. It may be something that young players don't understand right now, but if you work hard where you are, you will be recognized by your teammates, coaches, staff, and more specifically, local residents. I think it will be supported not only by myself but also by the team. It's a small town, so if we work together and help each other, we will become a team that is rooted in the community, and I think we will be able to aim higher."
He said. This person has now moved to Kanagawa Prefecture and is working as a secretary to a member of Congress. This is also surprising, isn't it? But I think it's definitely the result of what he's been building up for himself.
Next, I will talk about what I felt during the last year of working with him.
When I joined the Tourism Association in April 2024, he had been dispatched as the Tourism Association's first volunteer about two months earlier. That was my first impression. However, the men quickly became friends with each other and acted together more often. In the summer Festival, I carried the Mikoshi with the team under the scorching sun. I also went on a business trip to Saroma Town, Hokkaido, a friendly city, and Itoman City, Okinawa Prefecture, a sister city, and was in charge of grilling charcoal chicken at local Events. When I think about it now, I feel like I was a working person.
The one that we worked together the most was the Industrial Festival, which is one of the famous festivals in Tonomachi.
Stalls and Kitchen Car were arranged, venue previews were conducted, and new challenges were also taken on with him. I might have seen him more as a respected senior at work than as a footballer. I think that's why I didn't feel like a footballer at work.
Then, at the end of 2024, I retired from football, quit the volunteers, and became a secretary to a member of Congress.
Professional athletes are basically involved in sports after retirement. For example, there are managers, coaches, sports directors, team management, and so on. After retirement, he became a secretary, let alone a member of Congress! And I was surprised. No wonder, it was also a news article on the Internet.
It was a valuable experience for me, as I was able to work with such a person from my first year as a member of society.
The reason I write this is because I believe that the efforts of Velos Kronos are meaningful. I think this initiative will have a big impact on footballers' careers after retirement. There are also players who came to Velos and fell in love with Tonomachi and live there after retirement. I am convinced that by not only supporting the team, but also cooperating with local residents, both Tonomachi and Velos will develop.
This year, they have won 5 league matches and lost 1 in the league, defeated J3 Gainare Tottori in the Emperor's Cup, and will face J1 Nagoya Grampus in the second round on 11 June. I want you to cause a giant killing.
We will continue to pay attention to the trends of Velos Kronos Tono!
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#004
It's getting a little hotter!
I heard that the rainy season has started today in southern Kyushu, but I don't hate rain!
Now, as the rainy season ends, summer will come all at once. Since it is already summer on the calendar, we will introduce the "Tono Shrine Summer Grand Festival", which is a summer tradition in Tonomachi, Miyazaki Prefecture!
【Minamoto of the Tono Shrine Summer Grand Festival】
When you think of summer, you think of fireworks, stalls, and Bon Dancing. Depending on the region, various traditional events such as the Nebuta Festival in Aomori and the Gion Festival There are.
What is the traditional event in Tsunomachi, it is the "Tsuno Shrine Summer Festival".
In the first place, festivals are not held for no reason, but are almost always held for some purpose. For example, to protect against pests and Nature disasters, to ward off epidemics, and to interact with local residents.
So, what about the Miyano Shrine Summer Grand Festival? In fact, it There are Minamoto at the Miyano Shrine Summer Grand Festival. It is said that the origin of this Festival Minamoto was due to the fact that Empress Jingong invited a festival to Mifune during the Silla expedition.
The meaning of this Festival is that since Tonomachi is a town where the agriculture and livestock industry is thriving, the purpose There are is to ward off pests that hinder a good harvest, as well as typhoons in Miyazaki Prefecture, and to pray for the expulsion of epidemics.
However, in fact, Ooanamuchinomikoto, who is enshrined in the Tono Shrine, is also the god of water, so it rained on festival days, and a few years ago a typhoon hit directly.
Nevertheless, the Town residents continue to hold this festival without stopping.
【Charm of this Festival】
It is a summer festival that people who were born and raised in Tonomachi look forward to every year, so much so that they say, "I don't go home for Bon or New Year, but I only go home for the summer festival," or "It's not summer if I don't go to the summer festival." That much? You might think so, but I'm one of them. Born and raised in Tonomachi, I have loved this festival since I was a child, and whenever I am in the third year of junior high school, I carry the Float of the junior high school. When you experience this, you will feel the coolness and satisfaction of the Float Stand, and you will also feel that you want to carry the Float Stand somewhere someday. We would like to introduce the charm of the "Miyano Shrine Summer Grand Festival".
◆About the schedule of the Festival
August 1 and 2 of each year
◆Introduction of Float Stand
In addition to the golden Mikoshi of the shrine, there are several Float stands in this Festival. It is no exaggeration to say that this Float is the charm of this Festival.
・Hamawaka Float (Shimohama area)
・Shinmachi Float (Shinmachi District)
・Kitawaka Float (Kitamachi District)
・Village Pump Float (mainly in the pine grove area)
Float drums from these four towns Parade around the town for two days, and after entering the palace on the second day, they fight.
In addition, there are Ands of Tono Junior High School Float, Shimohama Children's Float, Shimachi Children's Float, Ichinomiya Nursery School Mikoshi, etc., which liven up the festival.
In addition, this is not the only thing that enlivens the festival, but there are also Tono Youth Drums, Djebe Drums, Pine Grove Lions, Yosakoi Maitreya Ren, and dances by each elementary school, and the sound of Drums echoes in various places over the two days.
◆ Contents of 2 days
First of all, on the first day, "beach descent" is held, and Sarutahiko and a lion lead the Mikoshi while dispelling evil spirits from the path. The good Saruta Hiko Taki a tree branch to the ground, and a lion bites the heads of the onlookers as they walk. Some children cry because it is so powerful. As I do so, a golden Mikoshi carrying a junior high school boy comes from behind. The next thing that appears is the Float stand of Tono Junior High School. Girls carry the Float stand until the beach descent. Next, Float stands from the four towns will be lined up while carrying shouts that are as good as junior high school students. That's how we go down the beach.
On the second day, a Float drum stand parades through the town, and in the evening, a Mikoshi departs along the shopping street, followed by other Float stands. Beyond that, the Finale place, "Hyuga Province Ichinomiya Tono Shrine" awaits. Thousands of onlookers gather in front of the Torii (shrine gate) gate on the east side of the Tono Shrine to catch a glimpse of the powerful scene, waiting for the sound of the Float to be heard. At 7 p.m., all the Mikoshi and Float drums pass through the Torii (shrine gate) gate to enter the shrine. In fact, the purpose of the visitors is after entering the palace.
As I mentioned above, what happens after entering the palace is a "fight between Float Stands". When you hear the word "fight", you think of many things that come to mind, such as fistfights! All right! There are no fistfights, and there are good police officers. It seems that in the old days there were accidents and real fights, but now there are no such things. Festival fights are fought by hitting each other with Float stands.
If you press a few meters, you win. There are also people who come from outside the prefecture and foreign countries just to see this. This festival is worth coming to.
◆Summary
One of the charms of Tsunomachi is the "Tsuno Shrine Summer Grand Festival", which contains the history and the thoughts of the people who have inherited it so far. There are many similar festivals all over the country. However, each festival has its own history, charm, and scenery.
Please come to the summer grand festival that the residents of Tono Town residents have created for decades.
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There are many places rich in Rich in nature in Tonomachi. Among them, Mt. Osuzu can be said to be a special place.
This time, I would like to introduce Osuzuyama, which represents Miyazaki Prefecture.
On the west side of Tonomachi is Mt. Osuzu, which has been selected as one of the Two Hundred Famous Mountains of Japan.
There are a place in Mt. Osuzu that was designated as a scenic Osuzuyama Waterfall Group on March 7, 1944 (Showa 19). There are many waterfalls there.
First of all, I would like to introduce the waterfalls in each valley.
◆ Keyakidani
・Autumn leaves waterfall
・Seoknan Flower Waterfall
・Sudori no Taki 100m
・Sagiri no Taki
・Sarasa Falls
・Yasuragi no Taki
・Hagakure Falls
・Shinokake Waterfall
・Shirataki 75m
・Akebono Falls
◆ Amachadani
・Iwami Falls
・Hydrangea Waterfall (Hydrangea Taki)
・Jiro and Shiro Waterfall
・Taro Falls
・Hachinosudaki
・Enoki-no-ha Falls
・Senjo Falls
・Amacha Waterfall
・Amacha Kotaki
・Pseudo-Hoju Waterfall
・Mankichi Falls
◆ Yatogidani
・Suzumi Falls
・Futami Falls
・Aoba Falls
・Wakaba Falls
・Shigure Waterfall
・ Ippo Waterfall (Ichimaidaki)
・Godan Waterfall
・Yaken Waterfall 73m
・Uodomedaki Falls
These will be the main waterfalls of the Osuzu Mountain Waterfall Group. There are so many waterfalls in the waterfall group alone. In the summer, a waterfall tour Events are held with Keyakiya as a course, and many mountain climbing enthusiasts, waterfall lovers, and even beginners come every year.
[2 waterfalls I recommend]
Next, I would like to introduce two waterfalls that I recommend.
◆ Shirataki
In the first place, the Osuzuyama Waterfall Group was also a place for Shugenja. In Shirataki, Teisuke Kongoin
It is said that in 1822, a man named (Vajra Inseiyu) stayed in Shirataki on the Kinya Valley and fasted for 7 days and 7 night Training s. There is also a story that the river Water swollen due to a storm, and driftwood and stones weighing 4 kg were stream, but they escaped by being hit by the conch shell they were wearing.
The amount of water itself is smaller than that of Yaken Falls, and it falls diagonally and in four steps, so it is not so impressive when viewed from directly below, but the view from the Mountain Trail (Shirataki Observation deck) on the south side is in harmony with the towering Quay and surrounding trees, and it looks like a wide mountain water painting.
In the summer, the "Osuzuyama Festival Waterfall Tour" Events is also held in.
◆ Yaken Falls
The waterfall that represents Mt. Osuzu is Yaken Falls. Until recently, the road was closed due to paving work, but since it opened, many tourists have come to see it. Surprisingly, foreigners are also coming. By the way, I have been there twice since the opening, and the waterfall at Yaken is still very spectacular. I felt that I could feel the goodness of Yaken Falls by experiencing for myself the smells and sounds, the size of the scenery, and the amount of light that cannot be conveyed by photographs.
The reason why it is called Yaken Falls is that it was named after the legend that Emperor Jimmu sharpened his arrows in the water of this water during his expedition to the East. There is an explanatory signboard near Yaken Falls.
By the way, if you look at Yaken Falls in front of you, on the Quay in the left foreground, there is a "Kamisakannari" (Kamisakannari)
The two characters are engraved. It is said that these two characters were carved on the Quay wall in 1940 (Showa 15) as one of the commemorative projects after a man named Akizuki Taneki Appreciation of Yaken Falls in the Meiji era and was impression by its heroic mystery.
【Name and Minamoto of Mt. Osuzu】
Why is Mt. Osuzu called Mt. Osuzu? Nowadays, the place name and the surrounding town are called Osuzu district, but what is the origin of the name?
Originally, the town of Tsunomachi and its surroundings were called Niiroin, and Mt. Osuzu was also called Mt. Shinna. Thereare various theories after that, but there is a story that is still being told.
Since ancient times, Tonomachi has been set up with horse farms and has been Production of good horses. Among them was a white horse, but only that white horse entered Mt. Osuzu without being caught, and became a Shinto horse there. It is said that the god of the mountain sometimes rode this white horse and flew directly over the Tsuno Shrine to visit the beach of Tsunomachi. It is said that the bell attached to the white horse resounded, and this god was called "Suzu-sama", and eventually the mountain came to be called "Mt. Osuzu".
However, in the village at the foothills of the mountain, some people call it Gozenjo.
Mt. Osuzu is also famous for having various plants.
【Plants of Mt. Osuzu】
In the Osuzu Mountains, there are several rare plants that can only be found here in the world, as well as plants that were born in Mt. Osuzu and are gradually expanding their distribution area.
◆ Kibana no Tsukinuke Hototogisu
It is a very valuable plant that can only be found in the Osuzu Mountains in the world. As the name suggests, this grass is characterized by a stem that extends through the leaves. It grows hanging down on damp, shady cliffs such as Yaken Falls and Shirataki. Best time to visit is from late September to early October with beautiful yellow flowers.
◆ Kan Orchid (Osuzu Kan Ran)
The main natural habitat of cold orchids is warm regions affected by the Kuroshio Current, such as Shikoku, the Kii Peninsula, and the Kyushu region. Among them, the Osuzu Mountains are said to be a treasure trove of cold orchids because of their wide natural habitat and excellent quality. The environment in which it grows is moist in twilight and in a well-Water wooded area.
However, this cold run has drastically decreased due to the fact that it began to be traded at abnormally high prices due to the cold run boom of the Showa era.
◆ Tsukushi Rhododendron
This flower, which bears pale pink flowers from May to early June, is open in the shape of a Japanese morning glories and is characterized by many at the tips of the branches. The flowering fluctuates depending on the year, but the sight of them blooming all at once is a masterpiece. There are many climbers who climb for the purpose of this flower.
Now, how was the introduction of Mt. Osuzu? Mt. Osuzu is still packed with many charms. Regardless of whether you like or dislike mountaineering, you can enjoy Mt. Osuzu. There are also campgrounds, so I would like to post such in the future.
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