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Town with a feeling of luck and prosperity. Fukuchiyama You can imagine how it was before settlement and see how it has grown Fukuchiyama City, Kyoto pref. “Dokkoise” – sound of Fukuchiyama Dokkoise is a phrase chanted during the traditional dance of the region called Fukuchiyama Odori. This phrase is said to have originated from the calls of people working to build Fukuchiyama Castle when they carried heavy stones and other building materials. The people of the town started out singing and dancing with the calls. And now the slow relaxing sound of Dokkoise brings Japanese people nostalgic feelings. From the castle tower, you can see most of the castle town and part of Yuragawa River. There was nothing but that river when Akechi Mitsuhide started developing the town. That is why we think it is a very special view of Fukuchiyama. Free to Join! Some stylish cafes and Guided Walking <Only in Japanese> You can take a walk in the historic bakeries are along this street, Tour of the Town castle town developed by once the main street of the town. It’s nice for taking a rest. Visiting historical Fukuchiyama Castle Akechi Mitsuhide and Goryo-jinja Shrine ●Every Sunday, 13:00– You can have a ●Tour starts at Tourist Information Office in different view of the Fukuchiyama Sta. castle from the bridge. Fukuchiyama 2 min. Fukuchiyama – A castle town built by Akechi Mitsuhide. Castle on foot Akechi-Yabu ⇒ 5 min. The town started out from nothing next to a river. (a bamboo Yuragawa River on foot grove) ⇒ and Otonase ⇒ Hirokoji St. 2 min. Bridge 3 min. ⇒ Akechi Mitsuhide – a military commander in the age of the warring states of Japanese on foot on foot history – attacked his lord Oda Nobunaga just before he unified the country. Most Japanese people think he was a rebel. But in Fukuchiyama, a different perspective Goryo-jinja Shrine is sometimes told. There used to be a riverbank Fukuchiyama Castle – The heart of Tamba built by Akechi Mitsuhide built by Mitsuhide to protect the town from floods. You can Goryo-jinja Shrine Fukuchiyama Castle was built in around 1579 when Akechi Mitsuhide pacified the Tamba region by order see the remnants of it. Among the stonewalls, – where Akechi Mitsuhide is enshrined of Nobunaga. It was constructed as a forefront base to take the Chugoku region. The fortress was located there is a heart-shaped one. Akechi Mitsuhide is enshrined with the god of at the center of Fukuchiyama Basin surrounded by the Tamba Mountains, and behind, the Yuragawa and If you find it, something trade who was originally enshrined here. Some lucky might happen to you! Hokawa Rivers served as natural moats, which were skillfully used to take advantage of the hills in the The “Kanae-ishi” stone is said important historical goods such as the Kachu- region. Mitsuhide developed the castle town on the riverside where prolonged war and floods devastated the to make your wishes come Gumpo, which are the rules for samurai warriors region, and named it Fukuchiyama. He implemented the freer economic policy, and commited himself to the true if you pray to it. established by Mitsuhide are also stored here. control of Yuragawa River. The good governance of Mitsuhide built the foundations for the Fukuchiyama you [Address] 238 Nakano, Fukuchiyama City see today. Because of his contribution, he is still respected by the people in Fukuchiyama to this day. [Inquiry] 0773-22-2255 During the Edo period (1600–1867), this area flourished as a place with the castle town and the hub port of Yuragawa River. Portrait of Akechi Mitsuhide In the Meiji era, Fukuchiyama Castle was ruined leaving only the stonewalls and some structures. In 1986, (Owned by Hontokuji Temple) the castle tower was restored with the contribution of the city community. Since then, the castle tower has overlooked Fukuchiyama and has stood as a symbol for the city. Akechi Mitsuhide The castle tower is open to the public as a museum, exhibiting the history of Fukuchiyama and Akechi (1528? –1582) Mitsuhide. A Japanese military commander, who worked as an important subordinate of Oda Nobunaga. As a lord, he is known for his good governance, also as a highly intelligent, wise person. He Sato Taisei Memorial Museum of Art Tamba Fabric Museum Chisui (flood control) Museum attacked and killed his lord, Art works by the Japanese-style painter Sato Old clothing styles of ordinary Tamba people A historical Machiya house was turned into Oda Nobunaga in the rebellion Taisei, who was awarded the Order of Culture, are collected and exhibited here. You can see a museum to introduce the history of flood at Honnoji Temple, and why are exhibited in here in his hometown of the change of lifestyle brought about by the control and the traditional methods to prepare he betrayed Nobunaga is one Fukuchiyama. His works reflect the natural modernization of Japan. for floods. Machiya has a structure that is less Fukuchiyama Castle (Fukuchiyama Folk Museum) of the biggest mysteries in beauty of Japan. vulnerable to floods. [Admission] Adult ¥320, Child ¥100 [Closed] Tuesdays (Wed. if national holiday falls on Tues.) [Hours] 9:00–17:00 Japanese history. [Address] 10 Aza-Naiki, Fukuchiyama City [Address] 5 Naiki, Fukuchiyama City [Inquiry] 0773-23-9564 [Address] 32-64 Aza-Okano, Fukuchiyama City [Admission] Free [Hours] 9:00–17:00 [Address] 39 Shimoyanagi, Fukuchiyama City [Admission] Adult ¥210, Child ¥100 [Closed] Tuesdays (Wed. if national holiday falls on Tues.) [Admission] Free [Hours] 9:00–17:00 [Hours] 9:00–17:00 [Inquiry] 0773-23-6070 [Closed] Tuesdays (Wed. if national holiday falls on a Tues.) [Closed] Tuesdays (Wed. if national holiday falls on Tues.) [Inquiry] 0773-22-4200 [Inquiry] 0773-23-2316 2 3 The Vast Sea of Clouds An Ocean in the Sky Mt.Oe [Photograph by Hitoshi Nakajima] Sea of Clouds Scenic View: Mt.Oe has been awed since ancient times, and there are many legends about Oni (Japanese A perfect Onitake-inari Jinja Shrine at the 8th station ogre) as the mountain area is believed to be their home. The mountain range is located place to hike! of Mt.Oe is highly recommended. between Tango and Tamba. The road connecting Kyoto and Tango runs through it, and it You will be able to see the breathtaking used to be a most difficult journey. scenery of a sea of clouds from autumn to Mt.Oe consists of Mt.Senjogatake (832m) as its highest, Mt.Nabezuka (763m), Mt.Hatogamine early winter. [Address] Kitabara, Oe-cho, (746m) and Mt.Akaishi (736m). From spring to summer, you can enjoy a panoramic view Fukuchiyama City from the mountain; you may even see Wakasa Bay and the Tango Peninsula. In autumn, you can enjoy seeing the trees with leaves that have changed color and the beautiful sea of Best times for a good view of the sea of clouds clouds, made from the mist from Yuragawa River and the mountains of Tamba. 1. Early morning from late October to Mt.Oe is also home to various plants from the north and south, designated December as Tango-Amanohashidate-Mt.Oe Quasi-National Park in 2007. Onis are all around Mt.Oe 2. Morning after the day with clear weather during day time, which tends The Three Legends of Try and find to result in radioactive cooling Defeating the Oni in Mt.Oe as many as you can! Spectacular view Oni (Japanese ogre) Exchange Museum from Shindoji Bridge Futasegawa-Keiryu You can learn about Oni in Japan and ogres around the world. Shuten Doji Slaying (a mountain stream) The main exhibits include Onigawara (Japanese roof gargoyle), Oni masks, local performances about Oni. We can help you by samurai Minamoto no Yorimitsu The beautiful clear water and uniquely shaped rocks create dynamic breathtaking answer the question: What is an Oni? In the mid-Heian period, Shuten Doji (the Oni leader of Mt.Oe) was acting so badly in Kyoto. Minamoto no scenery season to season. The colored [Admission] Adult ¥320, High school students ¥210, Yorimitsu and his retainers deceived the Oni by making leaves of autumn are especially gorgeous. Junior high and elementary school students ¥160 him drunk and killed him. It was made into a Japanese folk There are walking paths around, and from [Hours] 9:00–17:00 (Enter before 16:30) story. Oni designed by Toru the suspension bridge, you can see the [Closed] Mondays (Tue. if a holiday falls on Mon.) Narita, who created valley below you. [Address] 909 Busshoji , Oe-cho, Fukuchiyama City Prince Maroko and the Three Onis the famous Japanese [Inquiry] 0773-56-1996 5m. in height, 10t. In the era of Emperor Yomei, Prince Maroko (brother-in- [Address] Busshoji, Oe-cho, Fukuchiyama City law of Shotoku Taishi) attacked and killed the three Onis TV character, in weight! The huge terrorizing Mt.Oe. The signs of relics related to the legend Onigawara welcomes you! exist in and around this region. Ultraman. Hikoimasu no Kimi and Kugamimi no Mikasa This is the very first story of defeating Oni written in an ancient book. It is a story from the era of Emperor Sujin about how Hikoimasu no Kimi killed Kugamimi no Mikasa. It is considered that the story describes the conquest of the Tango region by the Yamato government. Oni’s footprint 4 5 Yakuno Plateau brings a range of spectacular blessings from nature A Journey of Four Seasons Walking on the Plateau The Color of Four Seasons in Fukuchiyama Colorful flowers and leaves in each season give you a sense of peace. Kyoto Tree-planting Center In every mid-April, Yae-beni-weeping cherry blossoms are full in bloom.