"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

is the northernmostShichinohe, and even today, horse ranches are scattered throughout this area.

Nowadays, thoroughbred racehorses are bred here, rather than military or farm horses, and this town is where the image of a horse-breeding area remains strongest

As a result of the Heisei Great Merger, the former Shichinohe Town, which is home to the ruins of Shichinohe Castle, and the former Tenmabayashi Village, which is home to Jomon ruins, merged to form the current Shichinohe Town, and the main town hall is located in Tenmabayashi Village

on the Tohoku Shinkansen line is located exactly halfway between those two locationsThe Shichinohe-Towada Stationthe Aeon Shichinohe-Towada Station storeand a roadside rest area in front of the station, it's always bustling with both tourists and locals.

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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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The Shichinohe clan has a long history and many genealogies

The Shichinohe clan that governs it is said to have been founded by Tomokiyo, the fourth son of Nanbu Mitsuyuki, the founder of the Nanbu clan, but since then, lineages with different bloodlines have emerged over time

Shichinohe Castle Ruins (Kashiwaba Castle)

The castle ruins are located on a hill behind the Shichinohe Town Hall, and are now developed as Kashiwaba Park. In December 1941 (Showa 16), the area was designated a national historic site

NanbuSannoheThere are two theories regarding the castle: one that it was built by Nanbu Masanaga of the Nejo Nanbu clan in Hachinohe, and another that it was built by Nanbu Masamitsu, who became the head of the Nejo Nanbu clan from the.clan

Within the spacious groundsthe Shichinohe Shinmei Shrine. There used to be an elementary school and a junior high school, but they have since been relocated, and the entire site is now a park.

In 1873, the Honmaru castle gate was moved to Seiganji Temple in the town, but the east gate of Shichinohe Castle was rebuilt on the east side of the castle ruins, and its sturdy and imposing appearance speaks of its former grandeur

Shichinohe Roadside Station

Located along National Route 4 near Shichinohe-Towada Station, the areaKomatsu Hikari" and "Hikaru Meijifeatures life-size sculptures ofTakayama Yuichi Memorial Museum," which houses works by artists from Shichinohe.

The souvenir shop sells local specialties such as "Komamanju" (a type of sweet bun) and local sake "Komaizumi," and unusual fermented and aged black garlic, smoked horse meat, and pickled yam are recommended as souvenirs.

At Restaurant Ema, you can enjoy local dishes unique to this place, such as horse meat ramen and Aomori shamrock oyakodon

Furthermore, the local JA's "Sancho Nanairokan" (direct sales store) offers a wide variety of fresh and delicious agricultural products from Shichinohe Town, including bento boxes and prepared foods. It is popular not only with local individual customers but also with restaurants that use it for their supplies.

run by the JA Women's Associationsoba noodle shopThe restaurant is attached to a

Shichinohe is the town where thoroughbreds live out their remaining years

Near the Shichinohe roadside station is the "Japan Light Horse Association Shichinohe Stud Farm," where breeding horses are kept.

If you contact them in advance and apply, you can visit on weekdays only

Why not come and meet the stallions that produce excellent thoroughbreds in Shichinohe?

A group of ranches that continues the tradition of producing "Shichinohetachi" fine horses

which has been known as a breeding ground for fine horses since the Heian period,Aomori Prefecture is said to have had over 200 ranches even in modern times, making it one of the leading horse-breeding regions in Japan, along with Hokkaido.

However, since the 1960s, the number of ranches has decreased, and now thoroughbreds are raised on around 30 ranches

Morita Ranch

In the past, the ranch produced many excellent thoroughbreds, but with the decline of racehorse production in Aomori Prefecture, the number of horses produced at this ranch also decreased, and the last horse produced was in 2006, and the ranch is now open to the public as a tourist ranch

Japanese houses, many of which remain in the former Nanbu domain, where horses and people lived together.MagariyaAt this ranch, they are well-preserved, and the eight Magariya houses on the ranch are registered as National Tangible Cultural Properties.

It is currently run by Kaneko Farm, which raises beef cattle. The curvy house can be used as a multipurpose space for dinner parties, and there is also a restaurant and gelato shop on the premises

Morita Farm Stables No. 1 (Nambu Curved Stables) and No. 2

Built in May 1912 (Meiji 45), the large thatched roof building exudes a sense of history

It is connected to Stable No. 2 via an aisle, and reminds us of the many horses that would have lived there in its heyday

There is a fenced pasture between the parking lot and the stables where horses and ponies are kept loose, and you can take photos of the stables with the horses

Restaurant & Gelato

The on-site restaurant, "Bokujo Gohan NARABI," serves beef dishes that Kaneko Farm is proud of.

This lunch-only restaurant offers a wide variety of menu items, from reasonably priced dishes such as curry, hamburger steak, and pork belly steak to delicious lean Kuroge Wagyu sirloin steak and mellow-tasting aged beef steak

Next to the restaurant is "Handmade Gelato NAMIKI," where you can enjoy rich gelato made with freshly squeezed (low-temperature pasteurized) Jersey cow milk in a variety of flavors.

Across from the two houses is a large meadow equipped with play equipment, where you can relax and enjoy lunch and gelato

Former Southern Trunk Railway

which onceremainconnected Shichinohe and Noheji,the Nanbu Jukan Railway.
Although the line was sadly discontinued in 2002, its parent company continued to operate in a different business, and Shichinohe Station and its premises remain intact within Shichinohe Town.

Two rail buses and a diesel railcar (Kiha 104) that were in operation are preserved in working order, and you can take photos of them as well as tour the interior of the vehicles, making this a recommended visit for railway enthusiasts

summary

Shichinohe, which has long been famous as a horse breeding area, is located at the northern tip of Nukabe County, and beyond this is the Shimokita Peninsula

Perhaps for this reason, the next place, Hachinohe,place names ending in "to" that had been arranged in order from north to south, but is located in the southeast direction.

Kunohe is located further south of Hachinohe in Iwate Prefecture, which is also considered a mystery surrounding place names with the character "to" in them

Special feature on "place names with 'to' in them" from 1 to 9

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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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