[Iwate Prefecture] “Place names with doors” from 1 to 9, Ichinohe and Ninohe editions Why is Ichinohe the city of Jomon ruins, and Ninohe the ruins of Kunohe Castle?

Daiwa Consilio
2024.07.11
Last updated: 2024.08.02

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1 ``Ichinohe'' is the entrance door to the vast Nukabe District.
- 1.1 Goshono Ruins, a World Heritage Site
2 Many famous spots and historical sites between Ichinohe and Ninohe
3 Ninohe, a strategic location surrounded by mountains on all sides
4 summary
5 Special feature on "place names with doors" from 1 to 9

The vast area stretching from northern Iwate Prefecture to eastern Aomori Prefecture was called Nukanobu, and there were place names with doors

Its history is said to have started with the Oshu Fujiwara clan, or even before that, but ``place names with doors'' still remain as municipal names today.

In the future, I would like to introduce the story of its origin, the history of ``to'', and the state of each ``to'' town that remains today in several articles.

First, I would like to introduce Ichinohe Town, Iwate Prefecture, and the neighboring Ninohe City, Iwate Prefecture.

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[Aomori/Iwate] What is the mystery behind the "place names with doors" from Ichinohe to Kunohe? A number scattered in the former southern territory...

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The area from the Kamikita region of Aomori Prefecture to the northern part of Iwate Prefecture was once a vast southern domain called Nukanobu. In this area, there are place names that are numbered with the ``he'' character, from Ichinohe (Ichinohe) to Kunohe (Kunohe). These ``to'', which are not found in other regions, have remained in the names of cities, towns and villages to this day, with the exception of ``Shinohe,'' but there are various theories about their origin, and the truth is often unknown. I don't understand. In this article, we will introduce various theories about the origin of ``Tono Tsuku place names''. Doors with ``he'' dotted around the former southern territory...

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``Ichinohe'' is the entrance door to the vast Nukabe District.

From Morioka, head north on National Route 4 and after crossing Jusanbongi Pass

If you take the Tohoku Expressway, it takes about an hour from Morioka IC to Ichinohe IC, and if you take the train, you can the IGR Iwate Galaxy Railway and arrive at Ichinohe Station in about an hour.

In addition to the Jomon ruins, which are a World Heritage Site, the town also Bandaikan , and retains the atmosphere of the good old days.

Ichinohe town — The old Oshu Kaido remains in various parts of Ichinohe Town.

In addition, milestones on the old Oshu Kaido Road still remain in the town, and part of the ruins of Ichinohe Castle, the residence of the Ichinohe Nambu clan, remain as a park along the Route 4 bypass.

Goshono Ruins, a World Heritage Site

The Goshono Ruins, a ring-shaped settlement ruin from the Jomon period that is also a national historic site, was registered as a World Heritage Site in July 2021 as one of the Jomon Ruins in Hokkaido and Northern Tohoku

The ruins on a large plateau are open to the public as a historic park, and the pit-style dwellings that you can enter are recreated as villages.From the end of April to the end of October, you can take a guided tour for free without making a reservation.

Surrounded by nature, you can enjoy a picnic in the park, and there is also a museum, so it is a historic park where you can spend a whole day relaxing with your family.

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

Goshono Ruins＜Information＞

Name: Goshono Ruins
Location: Iwate, Ichinohe-cho, Ninohe-gun, Iwate Prefecture
Phone: 0195-32-2652
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday 9:00 to 17:00 (Entry to museum exhibition room until 16:30)
Closed: Mondays (the following day if it is a public holiday), New Year holidays
URL: Goshono ruins official website

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Many famous spots and historical sites between Ichinohe and Ninohe

Mabechigawa River basin that connects Ryoto is called Basenkyo Otoko Iwa '' and `` Megami Iwa,'' as well as ``Basenkyo '' where legends of the goddess' tragic love are told. It is dotted with famous spots such as `` Myojingafuchi

Great cliff — A large cliff that can be seen from Ninohe City

Ohogake an exposed sandstone monolith , can be seen from the National Highway or IGR train window, or from a hill or observation deck in Ninohe City.

The large torii gate of Torigoe Kannon standing on the Route 4 bypass, a mystery that the torii gate resembles Kannon statue.

Toge no Kousasou'' where you can observe the striped strata, It is left behind.

Ninohe, a strategic location surrounded by mountains on all sides

Ninohe City is a core city in northern Iwate Prefecture with a population of approximately 23,000 people, and is a mountain city whose urban area has developed along the basins of the Mabuchi and Appi rivers.

IGR Ninohe Station is attached 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.

In addition, the neighboring towns of Joboji Ichinohe , Kunohe , and Karumai are located in a W-shape similar to the constellation Cassiopeia, with Ninohe in the center. It is a strategic point for transportation.

In 1991, the Cassiopeia Federation was established in these five municipalities (Johoji Town merged with Ninohe City), and the image of northern Iwate Prefecture has been improved through various activities such as the academy and community FM broadcasting.

Kunohe Castle and Masazane Kunohe

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

The Kunohe clan is said to have been founded by Yukitsura , the sixth son of Mitsuyuki Nanbu, the founder , but the Kunohe clan is said to have originated from the Ogasawara clan and the Nikaido clan. They are a mysterious family with many theories.

Ninomaru Ote Ruins — Ninomaru and Honmaru seen from Ninomaru Ote ruins

At the end of the Sengoku period, Kunohe started the Kunohe Rebellion , which developed into a rebellion against Toyotomi Hideyoshi, occupied by the Nanbu Castle It was renamed Fukuoka Castle by Nobu Nao .

However, the people of the territory who adored the Kunohe clan continued to call it Kunohe Castle, and in recent years, as Masazane Kunohe became known as ``the man who picked a fight with Hideyoshi,'' Ninohe City officially called it `` Kunohe Castle Ruins .'' We are introducing it as.

Kunohe Castle Ruins＜Information＞

Facility name: Kunohe Castle ruins
Location: Fukuoka Jonouchi, Ninohe City, Iwate Prefecture
URL: Iwate no Toppe “Japan no Sato Ninohe” official website

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What is "Nanyaato" in Ninohe?

Panoramic view of Nanyato Source: Iwate Prefecture Official Tourism Website Iwate Travel

Cassiopeia Messe Nanyato' , which is attached to the west exit of Ninohe Station , and its origin comes from the folk dance Bon dance `` Nanyatoyara '' that has been passed down in this area.

At the product center, you can purchase special products and souvenirs from 19 municipalities in the 3 prefectures of northern Tohoku, and there is a restaurant where you can enjoy local cuisine.From the observation tower, you can enjoy views of Okuregai

Nanyato＜Information＞

Facility name: Ninohe Wide Area Tourism and Product Center “Cassiopeia Messe Nanyato”
Location: 68 Moriai Ishikirisho, Ninohe City, Iwate Prefecture
Phone number: 0195-23-7210 (Product Center: 0195-22-4395)
Business hours: 9:00-22:00
Regular holidays: Open all year round
URL: Official website of Ninohe Wide Area Tourism and Product Center “Cassiopeia Messe Nanyato”

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Kindaichi Onsen and Zashikiwarashi

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

zashiki warashi at Ryokufuso, which is located at the far end of the hot spring town , and is said to bring good luck to those who see it.

Kamimaro Shrine Source: Iwate Prefecture Official Tourism Site Iwate Travel

Kamemaro on the facility grounds remained, and locals say, ``It was because Zashiki Warashi escaped to the shrine that it was burned down.'' There was no such thing,” was the topic of discussion.

Although Ryokufusou was rebuilt in 2016, it is now a popular inn that is difficult to make reservations for.

Kindaichi Onsen/Ryokufuso <Information>

Facility name: Ryokufuso
Address: 41 Nagagawa, Kindaichi, Ninohe City, Iwate Prefecture
Phone number: 0195-27-2131
URL: Ryokufuso official website

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Is it true that the Kindaichi Castle ruins are the Shinohe Castle ruins?

The torii gate at the entrance to Yasaka Shrine, located just below the Kindaichi Castle ruins. The castle ruins are currently turned into farmland and the path is difficult to find, so be careful.

The ruins of Kindaichi Castle are located in the city area away from the hot spring town are also known as Shinohe Castle .

this area is called `` Shinohe '', but there is another theory that it came to be called Shinohe Castle because the Shinohe clan moved from the original Shinohe to Kindaichi, and that the process was the same as that of Kunohe Castle. It's powerful.

Kindaichi Castle Ruins＜Information＞

Name: Kindaichi Castle Ruins (Shinohe Castle Ruins)
Location: 73 Kindaichikan, Ninohe City, Iwate Prefecture

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summary

There are almost no remains of either Ichihe or Nihe as horse-producing areas, and based on their topography, it is likely that they were fortresses in preparation for an attack by the Emishi .

However, Kindaichi, Ninohe City has a place name called `` Komayakiba, '' which is thought to be a remnant of the area's former horse-producing area.

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