Place names containing "to" from 1 to 9 [Ichinohe and Ninohe edition] Ichinohe is the first town with Jomon ruins, but why is the ruins of Kunohe Castle located in Ninohe?

The vast region spanning from northern Iwate Prefecture to eastern Aomori PrefectureNukanobuwas calledplace names that included the character "戸" (towere

Its history is said to have begun with the Oshu Fujiwara clan, or even earlier, but place names with "to" in them remain in the names of cities, towns, and villages to this day

In the coming articles, we will be introducing stories about their origins, the history of "To," and the current state of each "To" town

First, we will introduce Ichinohe Town in Iwate Prefecture and the neighboring city of Ninohe in Iwate Prefecture

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What is the mystery behind the place names with "to" in them, from Ichinohe to Kunohe? Exploring the origins of the numerical place names scattered throughout the former Nanbu territory!

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The area stretching from the Sanpachi-Kamikita region of Aomori Prefecture to northern Iwate Prefecture was once the vast territory of the Nanbu domain, known as Nukanobu. Within this region, there are place names beginning with "To" (he), numbered from Ichinohe to Kunohe. These "To" characters, which are not found in other regions, remain in the names of cities, towns, and villages to this day, with the exception of Shinohe. However, there are various theories about their origin, and the truth is not fully understood. In this article, we will introduce various theories about the origin of place names beginning with "To." The "To" characters scattered throughout the former Nanbu domain...

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"Ichinohe" is the entrance to the vast Nukabe district

From Morioka,National Route 4head north onthe Jusanbongi Pass(Nakayama Pass or Okunakayama Pass). Beyond that, in the Nakayama Plateau, is the entrance to Ichinohe Town.

If you take the Tohoku Expressway, it takes about an hour from Morioka IC to Ichinohe IC. If you take the train,the IGR Iwate Galaxy Railwayit also takes about an hour from Morioka Station to Ichinohe Station on

In addition to the Jomon archaeological site, a World Heritage Site, the town alsoBandai-kan, preserving the charm of a bygone era.

In addition, milestones from the old Oshu Highway remain intact within the town, and part of the ruins of Ichinohe Castle, the residence of the Ichinohe Nanbu clan, has been preserved as a park along the Route 4 bypass

Goshono Ruins, a World Heritage Site

in July 2021 as part of the "Jomon Archaeological Sites in Hokkaido and Northern Tohokuwas registered as a World Heritage Site

The ruins, located on a wide plateau, have been opened to the public as a historical park, and pit dwellings have been recreated as a settlement that can be entered. Free guided tours are available without a reservation from the end of April to the end of October

The park is surrounded by nature and you can enjoy it like a picnic, and there is also a museum, so it is a historic park where you can spend a relaxing day with the family

There is also a museum shop inside the museum where you can purchase souvenirs such as Jomon culture related goods, sweets and crafts from Ichinohe Town

There are many famous places and historical sites between Ichinohe and Ninohe

connects the two townsThe Mabuchi"Basenkyo, is calledOtokogami-" (male god rock) and "Megami-iwa" (female god rockthe giant pair of rocks known asMyojingafuchiis dotted with famous spots such as

"Ōhōgake" (大崩垣), a massive exposed sandstonecliff, can be viewed from the windows of the national highway and IGR train, as well as from hilltops and observation decks within Ninohe City.

In addition, there are other valuable historical sites, such as the "Namiuchi Pass Cross-Layer," a natural monument where striped geological strata can be observed, the Torigoe Kannon temple built in the early 9th century, and the milestone markers of the old Oshu Kaido road.

Ninohe, a strategic location surrounded by mountains on all sides

Ninohe City is a major city in northern Iwate Prefecture with a population of approximately 23,000.It is a mountainous city whose urban area developed along the Mabechi River and Appi River basins

IGR Ninohe Station is adjacent to Ninohe Station on the Tohoku Shinkansen, and Morioka City in Iwate Prefecture and Hachinohe City in Aomori Prefecture are connected by the Hachinohe Expressway, which branches off from the Tohoku Expressway

Furthermore,makingitacrucialtransportationhub.Ninohe City is located in a position that forms a W shape, similar to the constellation Cassiopeia, with the neighboring towns of Joboji, Ichinohe, Kunohe, and Karumai,

In 1991, the "Cassiopeia Federation" was established in these five municipalities (Joboji Town merged with Ninohe City), and various activities such as an academy and community FM broadcasting are being carried out to improve the image of northern Iwate Prefecture.

Kunohe Castle and Kunohe Masazane

Ninohe is home to Fukuoka Castle, which was once the castle of the Sannohe Nanbu clan, but before that it was called Kunohe Castle because it was the castle of the Kunohe clan

The Kunohe clan is said to have been founded by Yukitsura, the sixth son of Minamoto no Mitsuyuki (Nanbu Mitsuyuki), the ancestor of the Nanbu clan.,thereHoweverare also theories that the Ogasawara clan or the Nikaido clan were their ancestors, making them a mysterious family.

Towards the end of the Sengoku period,KunoheMasazane raised an army out of dissatisfaction with the Nanbu main family and instigated the "Kunohe Rebellion," which escalated to the point of rebelling against Toyotomi Hideyoshi. However, the rebellion was suppressed, and Kunohe Castlewasrenamed Fukuoka Castle by Nanbu Nobunao.

However, the local people who admired the Kunohe clan continued to call it Kunohe Castle, and in recent years, as Kunohe Masazane has become known as "the man who picked a fight with Hideyoshi," Ninohe CityKunohe Castle Ruinshas also officially introduced it as

What is "Nanyato" in Ninohe?

located next to the west exit of Ninohe StationCassiopeia Messe Nanyato,a folk dance and Bon Odori that has been passed down in this areaNanyatoyara.

The product center offers specialty products and souvenirs from 19 cities and towns across the three prefectures of northern Tohoku, a restaurant serving local cuisine, and an observation tower where visitorsOkuzure Cliffcan enjoy views of

Kindaichi Onsen and Zashiki Warashi

Kindaichi Onsen is known for its effectiveness in treating neuralgia and skin diseases, and there are nine hot spring inns on the banks of the Mabechi River

, located at the very back of the hot spring town,RyokufusoAtzashiki-warashiit is said that a

In 2009, the entire building was destroyed by fire, butKamemaroShrine (named after the zashiki-warashi, a type of house spirit) located on the facility grounds remained standing. Locally, it became a topic of conversation that "the zashiki-warashi took refuge in the shrine, which is why it wasn't burned down."

Ryokufuso was rebuilt in 2016, but it is now a popular inn that is difficult to book

Is it true that the ruins of Kindaichi Castle are the ruins of Yonenohe Castle?

in the city center, away from the hot spring resort areaThe ruins of Kindaichi Castle,ShinoheCastle, are located

this place is called "Shinohe," the prevailing theory is that the Shinohe clan moved from the original Shinohe to Kindaichi, and that this is how it came to be called Shinohe Castle, similar to the case of Kunohe Castle.

summary

Neither Ichinohe nor Ninohe have many archaeological sites indicating they were horse-breeding areas, and their topography.suggests they were likely strongholds designed to defend against attacks from the Emishi people

in Kindaichi, Ninohe CityKomayakibathere is a place name called

If you head north from Ninohe City on the Oshu Kaido (National Route 4), you will come to the border with Aomori Prefecture just to the north, and beyond that is Sannohe, said to be the birthplace of the Nanbu Soke family

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What is the mystery behind the place names with "to" in them, from Ichinohe to Kunohe? Exploring the origins of the numerical place names scattered throughout the former Nanbu territory!

https://jp.neft.asia/archives/32507

The area stretching from the Sanpachi-Kamikita region of Aomori Prefecture to northern Iwate Prefecture was once the vast territory of the Nanbu domain, known as Nukanobu. Within this region, there are place names beginning with "To" (he), numbered from Ichinohe to Kunohe. These "To" characters, which are not found in other regions, remain in the names of cities, towns, and villages to this day, with the exception of Shinohe. However, there are various theories about their origin, and the truth is not fully understood. In this article, we will introduce various theories about the origin of place names beginning with "To." The "To" characters scattered throughout the former Nanbu domain...

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Place names containing "to" from 1 to 9 [Ichinohe and Ninohe edition] Ichinohe is the first town with Jomon ruins, but why is the ruins of Kunohe Castle located in Ninohe?

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The vast area stretching from northern Iwate Prefecture to eastern Aomori Prefecture is known as Nukanobu, and within it there were nine place names containing the character "to." While some say the history of this area dates back to the Oshu Fujiwara clan, others say it dates back even earlier, and these place names remain in the names of cities, towns, and villages to this day. In the coming articles, we will introduce the origins of these names, the history of the character "to," and the current state of each "to" town. First, we will introduce Ichinohe Town and Ninohe City in Iwate Prefecture. https://jp.neft.a...

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"Place names with 'to' in them" from 1 to 9 [Mito Edition] Mito, the birthplace of the Nanbu clan, is a city of famous places, historical sites and cats

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Sannohe County, located north of northern Iwate Prefecture on National Route 4 and crossing the border with Aomori Prefecture, is the birthplace of the Sannohe Nanbu clan and a region with deep ties to the Morioka Domain. In recognition of his military achievements in the Oshu War, in which Minamoto no Yoritomo defeated the Oshu Fujiwara clan in the early Kamakura period, Nukanobu County was awarded to Nanbu Mitsuyuki of Kai Province. As a result, the Nanbu clan moved to Sannohe County (Sannohe Town and Nanbu Town) and made it their base. Their family temple and ancestral graves remain here to this day. https://jp.neft.asia/archives/32507 "Until the crescent moon is full, the Nanbu territory...".

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"Place names with 'to' in them" from 1 to 9 [Yonohe Edition] Where was the legendary Yonohe? Explore the mysterious Yonohe!

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Of the place names containing "to" (戸), only "Shinohe" (四戸) no longer exists. While there are various theories as to why this place and its name have disappeared, none can be definitively declared as the established theory. However, it has been confirmed that a branch of the Nanbu clan, the Shinohe clan, did exist, and it is certain that the place name Shinohe existed somewhere within the vast Nukanobu district. This article will introduce some of the most plausible theories regarding the location of Shinohe, one of the few remaining place names containing "to." [https://jp.neft.asia/archives/32507 Nanbu clan...].

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"Place names with 'to' in them" from 1 to 9 [Gonohe and Rokunohe edition] Two places with a modest impression but a deep charm

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From the north of Sannohe County to the south of Kamikita County in Aomori Prefecture, National Route 4 connects Gonohe and Rokunohe from the south. Gonohe is located in a mountainous area with abundant forests. Since the Keicho era, the Kimura clan has ruled as the Gonohe magistrates of the Nanbu Domain for generations. While there is no castle, the remains of the magistrate's office remain on the grounds of the Gonohe Town Library. To the north, Rokunohe is a region known for its fertile farmland in the Oirase River basin, which flows out of Lake Towada, and its mild climate with little winter snowfall, making it a pleasant place to live. https://jp.neft.asia/archives/32507 Is it true that Gonohe was directly controlled by the Kamakura shogunate?.

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"Place names with 'To' in them" from 1 to 9 [Shichinohe Edition] The northernmost To, where the image of a horse breeding area remains strong

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Of the nine "To" towns, Shichinohe is the northernmost, and even today, horse ranches dot the area. Today, thoroughbred racehorses, rather than military or farm horses, are bred here, making this town the one with the "To" character most strongly associated with horse breeding. During the Heisei era's Great Merger, the former Shichinohe Town, home to the ruins of Shichinohe Castle, and the former Tenmabayashi Village, home to Jomon ruins, merged to form the current Shichinohe Town, with the town hall's main office located in Tenmabayashi Village. Shichinohe-Towada Station on the Tohoku Shinkansen line is located exactly halfway between the two towns, and in front of the station are the Aeon Shichinohe-Towada Ekimae Store and a roadside station...

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"Place names with 'to' in them" from 1 to 9 [Hachinohe and Kunohe Edition] The mystery of the arrangement where only the positions of 8 and 9 have different patterns

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Place names with "to" (to) in the area formerly known as Nukanobu County, Nanbu Domain, stretching from Aomori Prefecture to Iwate Prefecture, are thought to have been aligned from south to north along the Oshu Kaido road up to Shichinohe. However, Hachinohe and Kunohe are aligned south of Shichinohe, reversing this pattern. Kunohe is located in Iwate Prefecture, next to Ichinohe and Ninohe, separated by a mountain. There are no historical documents documenting why this arrangement occurred, and it remains a mystery to this day. https://jp.neft.asia/archives/32507 Hachinohe's unique history dating back to the Jomon period...

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