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Culture in the OKITAMA area of YAMAGATA Ken
"Ken" in Japanese means "Prefecture" |
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| MATSUGASAKI Park |
located at the site of Yonezawa Castle |
63N001 |
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Matsugasaki Park is located at the site of Yonezawa Castle. It is also
a famous cherry blossom viewing spot, and 200 cherry trees bloom along
the water moat every year in mid-to-late of April. The cherry blossoms
reflected on the surface of the moat and the contrast between the cherry
blossoms and the red bridge over the moat are very picturesque, and these
cherry blossoms turn vibrant red in late October to early November. Yonezawa
Castle was completely demolished in 1873, and the castle ruins were opened
to the public as Matsugasaki Park in the following year. The remains of
the main citadel are now the grounds of Uesugi Shrine, which enshrines
UESUGI Kenshin, the hero of the Sengoku period and the founder of the clan.
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YONEZAWA(City) |
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| SASANO ITTOBORI Carving |
one-stroke carving by a sword |
63C003 |
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SASANO ITTOBORI is a famous local toy that has been handed down for over
a thousand years. It is made by carving a log of koshiabura wood (Scientific
name : hengiopanax sciadophylloides) with a blade called a Sarukiri and
then applying simple coloring, and a typical subject is a carved hawk called
"Otaka Poppo." These rustic works, full of rustic charm, have
a certain dignity and are beloved by many enthusiasts. At the local Sasano
Folk Crafts Museum, you can observe the Sasano Ittobori process and take
a class to try painting an Otaka Poppo (reservations required).
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YONEZAWA(City) |
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| INARIMORI Ancient Burial Mound |
built in the latter half of the 4th century |
63C005 |
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INARIMORI ancient burial mound is located about 100m south of the current
Akayu Elementary School grounds in Nanyo City.. It is thought to have been
built during the Kofun period in the latter half of the 4th century. It
is a 96m long tomb in the shape of a keyhole-shaped tumulus. It is believed
to be the tomb of the chief who ruled over the Okitama region (the general
name for this area) at the time. It has been made into a historic site
park where you can climb up and view the tomb (free admission, closed during
winter).
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NANYO(City) |
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| Shrine for Dogs and Cats |
shrines enshrining dogs and cats |
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These shrines are rare even in Japan, as they enshrine dogs and cats. These
two shrines have legends from the 8th century about a dog and a cat who
each saved the villagers from misfortune. The dog defeated a giant raccoon
dog and lost his life in the process. The cat killed a large snake hiding
in the attic while dying. As a result the village prospered. Many worshippers
come to offer photographs and collars as a memorial for their beloved dogs
and cats, and to pray for their health. Every year on the fourth Saturday
of July, a National Pet Memorial Festival is held in front of Shrine for
dog. During winter, the shrines may be closed due to snowfall.
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| Mt. IIDE |
famous for pretty alpine plants |
63N007 |
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Mt. IIDE is located in Bandai-Asahi National Park and is counted among
100 famous mountains in Japan. It is famous for its pretty alpine plants.
Iidesan Shrine is enshrined at the summit of Mt. Ide, and it has been visited
by many people since ancient times as a mountain of faith. There are hiking
trails on all sides, but it is difficult to climb Mt. Ide alone, so it
is common to reach the summit by traversing it. Because the mountain is
so large, all the trails are long, the difference in altitude from the
trailhead to the summit is about 1,500 meters, and there is permanent snow,
so it is considered a mountain for advanced climbers, and sufficient equipment
is required to reach the summit.
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IIDE(Town) |
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ACCOMMODATION - HOTEL, RYOKAN (Traditional Japanese Inn)
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