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the place names containing the character "Toformerly known as the Nanbu Domain and Nukanobu County stretching from Aomori Prefecture to Iwate Prefecture, were lined up from south to north along the Oshu Kaido road up to Shichinohe.
However, Hachinohe and Kunohe are located south of Shichinohe, contrary to this rule, and Kunohe is located in Iwate Prefecture, next to Ichinohe and Ninohe, separated by a mountain
There are no historical documents that explain why the structure was arranged this way, and it remains a mystery to this day
Hachinohe, a city that has existed since the Jomon period
The gorgeous floats of the Hachinohe Sansha Festival, held in Hachinohe City every year from July 31st to August 4th
Hachinohe City faces the Pacific Ocean and is currently the second most populous core city in Aomori Prefecture (approximately 260,000 people)
There are many Jomon period ruins remaining in the city, and it is believed to have flourished as an Emishi settlement even
The first time the name appears in historical documents is NanbuMinamoto no Yoritomo annihilated the Oshu Fujiwara clan, landed in Hachinohe.
Statue of Nanbu Shiyuki
His third son, Sanenaga, is considered to be the founder of the Nejo Nanbu clanhead there.
Nejo Castle ruins, a national historic site
East Gate of Nekijo Castle
Nanbu Michiyuki came to Hachinohe from Kai and built his castle here, naming it Nejo ) with the hope that it the castle that would become the foundation of the Southern Court
the Nejo Nanbu clan Tono City, Iwate Prefecture during the Edo period , the castle boasted its majesty as the central castle of the Hachinohe region.
The faithfully restored Honmaru
Many of the structures at the current castle ruins, including the main hall in the inner citadel, have been faithfully restored to their historical form. The site also houses the Hachinohe City Museum, and there are free volunteer guides on hand to provide tours
Please note that there is a fee to enter the main castle, and admission is limited to certain times
Honmaru (fee required) Admission times: 9:00-17:00 (admission until 16:45)
Closed: Mondays (except the first Monday of the month and public holidays), the day after public holidays, December 27th to January 4th
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Miyagi Park (Hachinohe Castle Ruins)
Entrance to Sanhachijo Park. Hachinohe City Hall is on the left
In 1664 (Kanbun 4), the second feudal lord, Nanbu Shigenao, died of illness, and with no successor, the Morioka domain was divided by the Edo Shogunate, and the Hachinohe domain was born as an independent domain with a 20,000 koku holding.
In times of peace, lords wore battle hats instead of helmets
The first feudal lord, base castle, but instead named a building that had previously been used by the Morioka domain Hachinohe Castle and used it as his residence, but it was a castle with only a palace and gate, and no keep.
It is said that Sanhachijo is derived from " Hachinohe Castle in Sannohe County and is also a play on the fact that the eastern part of Aomori Prefecture is called Sanhachi Kamikita
A grassy area and artificial hill surrounded by green trees in Sanyajo Park
Located in the center of Hachinohe city, it has an observation deck and a grassy plaza within the city and is also famous as a cherry blossom viewing spot
Miha Castle Park <Information>
Facility name: Sanhachijo Park (Hachinohe Castle Ruins)
Address: 1-14-49 Uchimaru, Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture
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Hachinohe Castle Corner Palace Front Gate
The front gate of Hachinohe City Cultural and Educational Center Nanbu Hall, located near Sanhachijo Park, Kado Palace " from the feudal domain era. It was built as a castle gate befitting the status of the domain and is one of the largest in Japan.
" Munamon " and consists of a gabled roof covered with copper sheets in the Tochibuki style, resting on four thick pillars supporting a ridgepole connected by a crown beam. Its imposing appearance is the only remaining vestige of Hachinohe Castle on the castle ruins.
Hachinohe Castle Corner Palace Front Gate <Information>
Facility name: Hachinohe Castle Corner Palace Front Gate
Address: 3-3-6 Uchimaru, Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture
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Kushibiki Hachiman Shrine, the main shrine of the Nanbu clan
The origin of the Hachiman Shrine is said to be that " Nambu Mitsuyuki built it in Kushibiki, enshrining the sacred object of Hachiman Shrine in Nanbu-go, Kai, and praying for lasting military fortune, " and it is said to have been built during the Kenkyu era (1190-1199).
The vast grounds are lined with sacred cedar trees hundreds of years old and the main hall, which is an Important Cultural Property, and are home to treasures such as Akaitodoshi Yoroi (Red Armor) and Shiroitodoshi Tsumadori (White Armor
, was also called Yonohe Hachiman Shrine because it was ruled by the Kushibiki clan, who are descendants of the Yonohe clan. this is the mythical Yonohe ," but this is not certain.
Kushihiki Hachimangu Shrine＜Information＞
Facility name: Kushihiki Hachimangu Shrine
Location: 3 Yawata Hachiman-cho, Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture
Located in northern Iwate Prefecture, further south from Hachinohe, it is a mountain village with few plains, with houses lined up along the Setsukinai River
Nanbu Mitsuyuki's sixth son, Yukitsura, took possession of Ibonai in Kunohe County and named himself the Kunohe clan, but there are also theories that the Ogasawara clan or the Nikaido clan were the ancestors, so this is not certain.
View of Mt. Oritsume from the roadside station. On the other side of the mountain are Ichinohe and Ninohe
When it comes to the Kunohe clan Kunohe Masazane is famous, but there is a theory that he was given Fukuoka (present-day Ninohe City) as a reward for his military achievements and moved from present-day Kunohe Village to Kunohe Castle in Ninohe City.
Roadside and town stations where you can enjoy Kunohe
Odode is a mysterious bird that appears in Kunohe folktales, with the upper body of an owl and the lower body of a human
If you want to enjoy gourmet food such as Kunohe's local specialties and local flavored gelato, we recommend the Oritsume Roadside Station " OdodekanMt. Oritsume
Is this the cooking car from King of Chicken?
The shop sells the village's specialty sweet tea, as well as goods related to the local mascot " King of ChickenOritsume ," you can sample the local dish " Hittsumi ."
Kunohe Village Main Street, Masazanekan is just to the right
You can also purchase souvenirs such as sweet tea, grape juice, grains, kakke, and Nanbu rice crackers at Masazanekan on the main street of the village,
Oritsume Roadside Station "Ododekan" <Information>
Facility name: Oritsume Roadside Station "Ododekan"
So far, we have introduced a series of rare place names containing the character "to" (door
Blogs and other sites have introduced journeys that visit these place names with "to" in them in order, starting from Ichinohe to Kunohe, including the four houses whose locations are unclear, much like a pilgrimage
Why not try touring the ancient Nukabe district, visiting each of the areas from Ichinohe to Kunohe in order, like a pilgrimage to sacred sites in an anime, and experience the equestrian culture of Tohoku?
Furthermore, the "sacred sites" that you visit with place names that include the character "to" are often located in places that are inconvenient to reach by public transportation, so it is recommended that you make the pilgrimage by car, such as your own car or a rental car
Special feature on "place names with 'to' in them" from 1 to 9
I am a former Edo guy who loves Morioka, loves the six prefectures of Tohoku, and loves history, gourmet food, travel, sports, alcohol, and singing. We'll introduce you to some interesting, delicious, and good things about Tohoku!
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