DOCSLIB.ORG

Path of the Sun and Old Pilgrimage Road

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Path of the Sun and Old Pilgrimage Road PATH OF THE SUN AND OLD PILGRIMAGE ROAD https://enntourism.com facebook.com/enntourism twitter.com/enntourism instagram.com/enntourism East Nara Nabari Tourism Marketing Nabari City Hall 4th oor, 1-1 Konodai, Nabari-shi, Mie-ken 518-0492 Japan [email protected] +81-595-41-1057 Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM / Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays: Closed EAST NARA & NABARI, JAPAN OFF-THE-BEATEN TRACK WITH HIDDEN HISTORIES East Nara and Nabari is a region where two spiritual and religious paths coincide with each other. The “Path of the Sun” is an area which stretches from Nara in the west to Ise in the east at latitude 34°32’ north. Along the “Path of the Sun”, a major pilgrimage road runs. It is called“Ise-Honkaido”, which leads to Ise Grand Shrine, the most sacred place in the Shinto religion and the most important religious site in Japan. Many historically important temples and shrines are also scattered on “Path of the Sun”. They were designed taking direction into consideration, implying that the direction was regarded as a sacred path of sun worship. On the Ise-Honkaido [MAP-4] vernal and autumnal equinox days, the Morokino, Uda City, Nara Prefecture sun rises and sets exactly at this latitude, indicating its great signicance to ancient people. Five-storied Pagoda at Muro-ji Temple [MAP-2] The pagoda, built approximately 1,000 years ago, is known as the smallest outdoor ve-storied pagoda in Japan. It is designated a National Treasure. Muro-ji Temple [MAP-2] Located at Muro Mountain, Muro-ji is an isolated mountain temple, which has been an object of worship since the 8th century. Mitsue Shrine [MAP-6] There is a legend that Princess Yamatohime left her cane at this shrine on her way to Ise. The legendary cane is still enshrined today. PATH OF THE SUN ISE-HONKAIDO EAST NARA A SPIRITUAL RAY LINE RUNNING ACROSS EAST NARA NABARI NABARI A PILGRIMAGE ROAD FROM YAMATO TO ISE A ray line extends from west to east at latitude 34°32’ north, with the The Ise-Honkaido is one of the oldest and the steepest pilgrimage holy Mt. Miwa as the starting point. Many temples, shrines and 34°32’ roads that connect Yamato, part of Nara Prefecture, and Ise. It is For Ise landmarks are situated on the line such as Muro-ji Temple and Mount noted in the oldest ocial record of Japanese history “Nihon Shoki”, Ise-Honkaido Kuroso, as well as Hasedera Temple, one of the most famous temples a legendary princess Yamatohime, traveled along this path to seek in Nara City. Muro-ji is one of the best-known destinations in East Nara Nabari area. It is located in the the most appropriate place to permanently enshrine deep mountains and known as “Nyonin Koya” or “Women’s Koya”—it welcomed female worshipers, in Amaterasu-omikami, the goddess of the sun and the universal patron contrast to other Koyasan where only men were admitted for Buddhist training. deity to Japanese people. Since Amaterasu-omikami was enshrined in Ise, scores of the devout have taken this path to visit Ise Shrine. Buddha statues at Muro-ji Temple [MAP-2] Mount Kuroso [MAP-3] Soni Highland [MAP-3] Aburaya [MAP-1] Shisha Shrine [MAP-5] Himeshi Myojin Shrine [MAP-7] This temple has many Buddha statues. Mt. Kuroso rises to 1,037 meters and is des- A plateau called Soni Highland is spread out Located at the diverging point of two Pilgrims stopped by this shrine to pray for A deity of marriage and smooth childbirth is Some of them were made back in the 8th ignated as one of “Japan’ s 300 Famous over almost 40 hectares at the foot of Mt. pilgrimage roads—“Ise-Honkaido” and safety on their way to Ise in the Edo Period. enshrined. Legend has it that Princess Yam- century. Most of them are designated as Mountains”. The Kuroso Daigongen Shrine Kuroso. It is one of the most popular hiking “Hase-Kaido”—this 300-year-old historic It is also believed Princess Yamatohime atohime prayed to a female buttock-shaped national treasures or important cultural is on the mountainside. spots in Kansai, and also attracts many inn remains exactly as it used to be in the puried her hands using the well here when rock to cure a female disorder here. properties. photographers. Edo period. she traveled to Ise. Hyogo Kyoto Shiga Aichi Shizuoka FOUR SEASONS IN EAST NARA NABARI Chubu Centrair International Airport Osaka Kansai Mie International THE EAST NARA NABARI Airport The East Nara Nabari area is located in the east end of Nara Kansai region, and includes two cities and 4 villages; Nabari City in Mie Prefecture, Uda City, Soni Village, Wakayama Mitsue Village, Yamazoe Village, and Higashiyoshino Village in Nara Prefecture. Most destinations in the area are 1 to 1.5-hour drive from Osaka, Kyoto or Nara City, and a 2-hour drive from Nagoya City. 25 Yamazoe IC Nara City 368 Mt. Kono Kintetsu Railway To Tsu City 165 165 Konoguchi IC Japan National Route Meihan National Highway Ise-Honkaido NabariNabari LOCAL CUISINE Hari IC Akameguchi Matsubara IC Akame 48 Waterfalls Osaka 368 Muroguchi-Ono Ono-ji Temple 165 Muro-ji Temple Soni Highland AburayaAburaya 2 1 Haibara Mt. Kuroso Butsuryu-ji Temple 3 Sumisaka Himeshi Myojin Shrine 7 To Ise 370 MorokinoMorokino 166 Kasuga Anno-ji 4 Shrine Temple Izumisano IC 6 369 5 Kansai International 166 Mitsue Airport Shisha HOTELS & INNS Shrine Shrine 166 Mt. Miune Mt. Takami To Yoshino To Matsusaka City Please access the following URL or scan the QR code to check the accommodation list. https://enntourism.com/accommodations.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Historic Sites Experiences & Activities Nature
    Nature Transportation Information Limousine & Express Buses From Kansai International Airport Terminal 2: Bus stop 8 Terminal 1: Bus stop 7 Transfer to Kintetsu Uehommachi Kintetsu Railway Shorenji Lake & Kaochidani Valley Mt. Miune Mt. Takami Byobuiwa Sheer Cliffs KATE Official Website https://www.kate.co.jp/en/ 青蓮寺湖と香落渓 三峰山 高見山 屏風岩公苑 A popular scenic drive in Kansai. Shorenji lake is notable Mt. Miune rises to 1,235 meters (4,052 feet) and is located Located on the border between Nara Prefecture and Mie Prefecture, Byobuiwa is a unique rock formation that is 868 m (2,848 ft) for its picturesque scenery in the spring with surrounding within the Murō-Akame-Aoyama Quasi-National Park. The Mt. Takami is often referred to as the“Matterhorn of Kansai”. high and 2 km (1.25 ml) wide, and the sheer cliffs themselves cherry trees in full bloom. Kaochidani Valley, where sheer mountain is covered in white azaleas in the early summer, A beautiful, pyramid-shaped mountain has been an object of faith soar to 200 m (656 ft) in height. Amazing views can be From Osaka From Nagoya cliffs stretch 8 km (5 mi) along Shorenji River, attracts more colorful leaves in autumn, and rime ice in the winter since ancient times, and is popular with mountaineers especially in enjoyed at the base of the cliffs with mountain cherry blossoms Shin-Osaka Nagoya people in November to enjoy autumn foliage. between January and March. the winter due to the impressive appearance of rime ice. in the spring as well as with colored leaves in the fall.
    [Show full text]
  • Display Technologies in Japan
    NASA-CR-198566 Japanese Technology Evaluation Center JTEC JTEC Panel Report on Display Technologies In Japan Lawrence E. Tannas, Jr., Co-chair William E. Glenn, Co-chair Thomas Credelle J. William Doane Arthur H. Firester Malcolm Thompson June 1992 (NASA-CR-198564) JTEC PANEL ON N95-27863 DISPLAY TECHNOLOGIES IN JAPAN Final Report (Loyola Coil.) 295 p Unclas G3/35 0049776 Coordinated by Loyola College in Maryland 4501 North Charles Street Baltimore, Maryland 21210-2699 LOYOLA ('()_E ,IN MARYLAND JAP_ TECHNOI_)OY IFv'ALUATION CENTER SPONSOR The Japanese Technology Evaluation Center (JTEC) is operated for the Federal Government to provide assessments of Japanese research and development (R&D) in selected technologies. The National Science Foundation (NSF) is the lead support agency. Paul Herer, Senior Advisor for Planning and Technology Evaluation, is NSF Program Director for the project. Other sponsors of JTEC include the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the Department of Commerce (DOC), the Department of Energy (DOE), the Office of Naval Research (ONR), the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), and the U.S. Air Force. JTEC assessments contribute to more balanced technology transfer between Japan and the United States. The Japanese excel at acquisition and perfection of foreign technologies, whereas the U.S. has relatively little experience with this process. As the Japanese become leaders in research in targeted technologies, it is essential that the United States have access to the results. JTEC provides the important first step in this process by alerting U.S. researchers to Japanese accomplishments. JTEC findings can also be helpful in formulating governmental research and trade policies.
    [Show full text]
  • Cherry Blossoms
    MORE CHERRY BLOSSOM SPOTS in EAST NARA NABARI 桜 CHERRY BLOSSOMS Mikumari Zakura Cherry Blossoms at Shorenji Lake Takami no Sato in 100 Someiyoshino cherry trees along the riverbank near the The beautiful contrast between the blue lake and the pink 1,000 weeping cherry blossoms cover the entire hilltop. The Udano Mikumari Shrine or World Maple Park “Hirara”. cherry blossoms is something worth seeing. About 600 cherry site is open only during the peak season. EAST NARA NABARI trees decorate the 5km stretch along Shorenji Lake. Utano-Furuichiba, Uda City, Nara Map 298-1 Sugitani, Higashiyoshino Village, Yoshino-gun, Nara Peak: Early - mid April Shorenji, Nabari City, Mie Map Peak: Mid - late April Parking: not available Peak: Late March - early April Admission: Adult ¥1,000; ages 6-11: ¥500; age 5 and under free Parking: Free Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm, Apr 1-30, 2021* Parking: Free. You will be taking the shuttle NABARI • UDA • SONI • MITSUE • YAMAZOE • HIGASHIYOSHINO bus from the parking lot to the hilltop. Map Homepage *The open period and hours may be subject to change, or the venue may be closed Please note that bloom times may dier from those listed depending on weather conditions depending on the COVID-19 situation. For more information, please contact us. Accommodations Car Rentals near Nabari Station Access the URL below for the accommodation list. TOYOTA Rent a Car 5-13 Kiodai, Nabari City, Mie Phone: 0595-62-0100 Website: https://rent.toyota.co.jp Budget Rent a Car 3403 Higashi-machi, Nabari City, Mie https://enntourism.com/stay/ Phone: 0595-62-5866 Website: https://www.budgetrentacar.co.jp Orix Rent a Car 3214-1 Hirao, Nabari City, Mie Phone: 0595-64-6202 Website: https://car.orix.co.jp Get o at Nabari Station of Kintetsu Osaka Line to rent a car.
    [Show full text]
  • 西国三十三所観音霊場第八番 January1 February: Christmas Camellia, Japanese Allspice, Adonis, Japanese Plum, Praying for the World Peace and the Happiness and Welfare of People
    Events throughout the year Florilegium (Flower album) Honzon Kaichō Hōyō Opening the exhibition of the main religious statue January: Chinese primrose, tree peony, Christmas camellia, Japanese allspice 西国三十三所観音霊場第八番 January1 February: Christmas camellia, Japanese allspice, adonis, Japanese plum, Praying for the world peace and the happiness and welfare of people. Ninnōe camellia, mealy primrose Jan. Shushōe Reflecting on the past year and praying for peace and thriving in the new year. January 1 to 7 March: Japanese plum, camellia, narcissus, Japanese cornel, weeping forsyth- 真言宗豊山派総本山 Butsumyōe Reciting the many names of Buddha January 8 to 10 ia, Taiwan cherry, Oshima cherry, Kawazu cherry Hoshi Matsuri Praying to the star of destiny January 28 to February 3 April: Weeping forsythia, Japanese quince, winter daphne, blossom peach, Setsubune Bean-Throwing Festival weeping cherry, wild cherry, Yoshino cherry, Nara double cherry, red Daikokutensai Festival to the patron god of wealth and commerce February 3 weeping cherry, Prunus lannesiana Wils. 'Grandiflora’, Cerasus lannesiana ‘Gioiko', Thunberg's meadowsweet, white magnolia, kobus Shunie The same as Shushōe February 8 to 14 Feb. magnolia, Japanese cornel, Japanese rose, Japanese tree peony, Dadaoshi Hōyō Fire ceremony February 14 Enkianthus perulatus, Japanese rhododendron, Chinese Redbud, Sansha Gongen Tsunakake Sai Three-Shrine Avatar Roping Festival flowering dogwood, Spiraea cantoniensis. Early February (formerly January 11) May: Japanese rose, Japanese tree peony, Japanese azalea,
    [Show full text]
  • Nara Prefecture
    Coor din ates: 3 4 °3 4 ′N 1 3 5 °4 6 ′E Nara Prefecture 奈良県 Nara Prefecture ( Nara-ken) is a prefecture in Nara Prefecture the Kansai region of Japan.[2] The capital is the city of 奈良県 Nara.[3] Nara Prefecture has the distinction of having more UNESCO World Heritage Listings than any other Prefecture [4] prefecture. Japanese transcription(s) • Japanese 奈良県 • Rōmaji Nara-ken Contents History Up to Nara Period Nara in the Heian period Medieval Nara Flag Symbol The Sengoku and Edo periods to present Geography Climate Cities Towns and villages Mergers Demographics Politics Economy Culture Dialect Food culture Traditional arts Museums Education Country Japan Universities Region Kansai Sports Island Honshu Tourism World Heritage sites Capital Nara (city) Transportation Government Railroad • Governor Shōgo Arai Bus from Nara and Tenri Area from Yamato Yagi and Gose • Total 3,691.09 km2 Road (1,425.14 sq mi) Expressways and toll roads Area rank 40th National highways Population (September 1, 2017) Notes • Total 1,348,930 References • Rank 29th External links • Density 365.46/km2 (946.5/sq mi) ISO 3166 JP-29 code Districts 7 History Municipalities 39 Nara Prefecture region is considered one of the oldest Flower Nara yae zakura regions in Japan, having been in existence for thousands (Prunus verecunda cultivar) of years. The current form of Nara Prefecture was Tree Sugi (Cryptomeria japonica) officially created in 1887 when it became independent Bird Japanese robin (Erithacus akahige) of Osaka Prefecture. Fish Goldfish ( Carassius auratus [1] Historically, Nara Prefecture was also known as auratus ) Ayu (Plecoglossus altivelis Y amato-no-kuni or Y amato Province.[5] altivelis)[1] Amago (Oncorhynchus masou ishikawae)[1] Up to Nara Period Website www.pref.nara.jp/english (ht From the third century to the fourth century, a poorly tp://www.pref.nara.jp/englis documented political force existed at the foot of Mount h) Miwa, east of Nara Basin.
    [Show full text]