[Tome City, Miyagi Prefecture] A mysterious forest with a 1,000-year history and the belief in Hachiman to ward off evil | Kaminuma Hachiman Shrine

Uenuma Hachiman Shrine which is enshrined in Tome City, the northern part of Miyagi Prefecture , is a venerable shrine full of tranquility and a thousand years of history. The tranquil and mysterious precincts are exactly the right place to be called power spots.

This time, we will deeply explore the charm of Kaminuma Hachiman Shrine and introduce it to you.

History of Kaminuma Hachiman Shrine

Kaminuma Hachiman Shrine is a shrine where Minamoto no Yoriyoshi and his son Yoshiie founded Iwashimizu Hachiman Shrine in Kyoto in the mid-Heian period.

The shrine's origins date back to the time when they set up camp here twice during the wars of the previous nine years, and in gratitude for their victories, chose this area, donated the precincts, enshrined the ``Hachiman no kami principal image,'' enshrined armor, and founded the shrine.

It Yumiya Hachiman , and in modern times it is worshiped as an evil Hachiman, and it is visited by many people as a god of safe and child -rearing from the religion of the mother and child.

The grounds of Kaminuma Hachiman Shrine

The vast grounds have been carefully maintained by the chief priest, creating a divine space befitting a divine precinct that exudes tranquility and mystery.

Omiki "Ubesugi"

The two large trees, the male cedar and the female cedar, that stand on the left side of the shrine, separating the corridor connecting the shrine and the shrine, are the primary objects of worship at Kaminuma Hachiman Shrine.

Due to the old tree, withering began to be noticeable in branches and treetops, the treatment was provided by the assistance of the town and the "Uba Sugi Protection Association" , and the trees were able to be restored. 。

Otorii

When you visit Kaminuma Hachiman Shrine, the first thing that catches your eye is the magnificent torii gate that stands at the entrance to the shrine grounds.

This large iron torii gate is 12m high, has a width of 7.7m, and has a 16m long cap at the top, and was erected in 1991 to commemorate the shrine's 950th anniversary. For construction, many donations were received not only from parishioners but also from outside the town.

The shape is called "Myojin Torii"

Old tree forest (Tome City Nakata Town Cultural Property)

The entire area of ​​the precincts, which stretches over approximately 30,000 square meters, has been designated as a wildlife protection area, and is home to large, ancient trees such as pines, cedars, and firs that are hundreds of years old.

Each of these ancient giant trees has been considered a sacred tree since ancient times, forming a sacred forest. A sacred area like this is extremely rare in the prefecture, and its existence gives off a solemn and refreshing atmosphere.

On October 31, 1985, it was designated as a Nakata Town cultural property along with "Ubasugi".

Annual event

Kamo style Hoin Kagura

``Kamo-ryu Hoin Kagura'' originated in the northern part of the Sendai territory, but while Toeizan Gakushu Shugaku was staying at Kaminuma Village Myokaku-in, both Yoshinao and Jikai created various new styles of Kagura. It has been developed and taught.

This Kagura "Ryu Kagura" , which used to spread to the southern part of Iwate and the northern part of Miyagi prefecture, but it was almost interrupted in the Edo period, and now "Uenuma Uenuma -shi, Uenuma -shi". Kamo Ryuho Hojirura, and Hidaka Mikami Ryuasa Hojiru Raku, are only handed down.

Houin Kagura has many extremely complex styles based on the magic of Shugen Yamabushi, such as the foot stamping pattern and hand seal, which are the basis of Hoin Kagura, and requires rigorous training. The basic dance form is called Kagura procedure, and Kagura books with special names were handed down and handed down orally. On March 28, 1985, Nakata Town (currently Nakata Town, Tome City) was designated as a cultural property. it was done.

According to the chief priest, there is a shortage of people to take on the role, so they are recruiting widely. It doesn't matter if you live nearby as long as you can practice, so if you are interested, why not consider joining?

Uenuma Hachimanha <INFORMATION>

• Name: Uenuma Hachimanisha
• Address: 51 Kamiunuma Kami -Numaji, Nakata -cho, Nakata -cho, Miyagi Prefecture
• telephone number:0220-34-6747
• Official URL: Uenuma Hachiman Shrine Official Panorama Site

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