[Akita] Visit Ono Komachi's hometown! A sad legend about a timeless beauty

Ono Komachi is also known as one of the three most beautiful women in the world.

A female poet of the Heian period, she is also famous for her Hyakunin Isshu poems and Kokin Wakashu. However, little is known about Ono Komachi's life. Let's visit Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture, a city where Komachi legends remain.

Let's go to Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture, the hometown of Onokomachi!

Get off the Akita Shinkansen Komachi at Omagari Station, transfer to the Ou Main Line, and get off at Yuzawa Station. If you drive for about 10 minutes from Yuzawa Station, you will enter Ogatsu-cho (Ogatsu-cho, Yuzawa City).

What is the legend of “Hyakuya Tsumu”?

The legend of Ono Komachi can be found all over Japan, but Ogatsu-cho is said to be the place where Ono Komachi was born.

According to a legend passed down in Ono no Sato, Komachi went to Kyoto at the age of 13 and served in the palace for 20 years. Because of her beauty, many men proposed marriage to her, but she never turned her head down.

It is said that after he stopped serving at the palace, he lived a quiet life.

In contrast to Ono Komachi's beauty, there are surprisingly few stories of love affairs, but there is a famous anecdote about `100 nights of frequenting

The Major General of Fukakusa has feelings for Komachi. Komachi replies: "If you come to me for a hundred nights, I will fulfill your wish."

The Major General continues to travel 5km every night to Komachi, carrying peonies.

On the day when we had delivered 99 peonies and only had one more to go, a heavy autumn rain fell. However, the Major General heads to Komachi to fulfill his wish. The moment he steps on the bridge over the river, the bridge is washed away.

Major General Fukakusa was unable to fulfill his dreams.

After that, Komachi is said to have retired to Iwayado and died at the age of 92.

It is not certain whether the story of the Major General of Fukakusa is true or not, but there are several places in Ogatsu Town that are associated with Komachi legends.

Komachido is said to be equipped with peonies Paeonia Garden '' has beautiful peonies `Komachi '' where seven Komachi girls recite waka poems .

Why not visit Komachi no Sato?

Komachido<Information>

• Name: Komachido
• Address: 48-17 Onokomachi, Yuzawa, Akita 019-0205, Japan
• Phone number: 0183-52-2200 (Yuzawa City Ogatsu Tourism Association)
• URL: Akita Yuzawa tourism Navi (Komachido)

GOOGLE MAP

Komachi Peony Garden<Information>

• Name: Komachi Peony Garden
• Address: 133 Ononakayashiki, Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture, 019-0205
• Phone number: 0183-52-5231
• URL: Akita Yuzawa tourism Navi (Komachi Peony Garden)

GOOGLE MAP

``Roadside Station Ochi Komachi no Sato'' is perfect for looking for souvenirs.

Also, if you stop by the roadside station Ochi, you can find a variety of souvenirs for sale, including local specialties and alcohol. Please enjoy the local flavors while reminiscing about the past.

Roadside Station Ochi Komachi no Sato<Information>

• Name: Roadside Station Ochi Komachi no Sato
• Address: 90 Ono Hashimoto, Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture, 019-0205
• Phone number: 0183-52-5500
• URL: http://michinoeki-ogachi.co.jp

GOOGLE MAP