Walking in Rennyo's home town of Yoshizaki
In Yoshizaki, there is Chitoseyama, commonly known as 'Gozan'. In 1471, Rennyo, the founder of the Pure Land sect of Buddhism, established a missionary base here, which was visited by many followers and came to be known as 'Yoshizaki Gobo'. Centred on this mountain, the Yoshizaki area of Awara City is home to various historical sites and is an attractive place with a peaceful atmosphere from season to season.
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update date: 2024.07.11
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Tomb of Honkobo Ryoken
Honkobo Ryoken was one of Rennyo Shonin's disciples. Shinran Shonin's handwritten `` Kyōgyōdensho,'' which was left behind in the main hall during the great fire of Bunmei 6. Kyogyo Shinsho ``'' He went into the burning main hall to retrieve the first of the six volumes, but decided that he could not take it with him, so he cut open his own stomach and hid it inside to protect it from the fire. It is said that Rennyo Shonin was moved to tears when he saw the certificate of teaching practice, which was found in the stomach of Honkobo among the burnt remains, stained red with blood but unburned. It is said that later, as a reminder of the red color of Honkobo's blood, the cover of the sutra book was painted vermilion. Currently, the ``kyogyo shinsho'' is designated as a national treasure.
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Hand-planted flower pine
It is said that one day, Rennyo Shonin stuck a flowering pine tree in the ground to decorate the main hall, and the twigs of the pine tree took root and grew rapidly. The original pine tree has died, but a second generation of pine trees has since been planted.
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A haiku monument written by Chiyojo of Kaga with the phrase “Violet Grass”
This poem was written by the famous haiku poet Chiyoni of Kaga, who was deeply moved after making a pleading visit to Yoshizaki. "Sumiregusa looking down"
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Rennyo Shonin statue
At that time, the imperial family Details Artist Gigeiin It is a bronze statue that was molded and cast by Koun Takamura, who was a master of , and is said to be one of the three famous statues of Koun Takamura (the other two being Masashige Kusunoki and Takamori Saigo). It is a valuable bronze statue that remained in Japan throughout the prewar and postwar periods.
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Main hall ruins
Foundation stones were discovered during excavation, and it was estimated from the number of foundation stones that it was approximately five studs and four sides. It is said that when a large number of people gathered, they could not fit inside the main hall, so they sat down in the square in front of the main hall and spoke.
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stone for stool
This garden stone was placed in the garden on the west side of the main hall of Yoshizaki Gobo temple during the Muromachi period, and the quality of the stone suggests that it was brought from elsewhere rather than locally. It is said that Rennyo Shonin often liked to sit on this garden stone and look out at the Sea of Japan, and it is said that the warmth of his bottom still remains today, and it is said that even when it snows, the snow on this stone melts quickly.
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Kashima Forest View Spot
Kashima is located at the mouth of the Daishoji River into the Sea of Japan, and is said to have been a completely independent island during the Edo period. It creates a unique water flow between the inlet of Lake Kitagata and the mouth of the Daishoji River, and is said to have had a great influence on oyster farming in Lake Kitagata. Currently, it is connected to Ishikawa Prefecture due to the soil carried by the Daishoji River. During the Muromachi period, when Rennyo Shonin left Yoshizaki in August of the 7th year of Bunmei, he was transported by boat from Kitagata Lake to Obama via the Sea of Japan. At this time, he looked back at the mountains of Yoshizaki illuminated by the setting sun and wrote, ``I miss the mountains of Funabata Yoshizaki, the continuation of Kashima, pounding at night.'' Currently, Kashima Forest is the northernmost primeval forest of subtropical plants in Japan.
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Tomb of Kengyokuni
The fourth child and second daughter of Rennyo Shonin. I started eating at a young age. Kashiki It was published in . When he heard about the construction of Yoshizaki Gobo by Rennyo Shonin, he rushed to visit his father, but soon fell ill and died after just over a year. Rennyo Shonin wrote that he had a strange dream the night before he imprisoned Mitama-ni. Ofumi It is written in (your writing). Mitama-ni passed away at the age of 26. Rennyo Shonin had 27 children, 13 boys and 14 girls.
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Honganji Yoshizaki Betsuin (West Betsuin)
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Yoshizaki branch of Jodo Shinshu Honganji Temple (Nishi Honganji Temple). The ``main hall'' is a Shishinden-zukuri structure made of keyaki. It is an 11-room, four-sided hall that has remained intact since it was rebuilt in 1797. “Chusodo Chuusodo '' is also called ``Otamaya,'' and enshrines ``Okatami's true image,'' which is said to have been drawn by Rennyo Shonin himself as a memento when he left Yoshizaki. Address: 〒922-06791-201 Yoshizaki, Awara City, Fukui Prefecture Business hours: 9:00～16:00 Closed: None Telephone number: 0776-75-1903 Official website
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Nenrikimon
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This famous gate was donated by Toyotomi Hideyoshi to Honganji Temple in Kyoto, and was nicknamed the ``Firefighter's Gate'' because it protected the main hall of Honganji Temple from the fire during the ``Battle of Hamaguri Gomon'' in 1864. It was given to Honganji Temple in place of the gate that was destroyed in the Fukui Earthquake in 1945, and was carried from Kyoto in November 1944 by over 100 believers in 16 carts, accompanied by chants of nenbutsu. Address: 〒922-06791-201 Yoshizaki, Awara City, Fukui Prefecture Business hours: 9:00～16:00 Closed: None Telephone number: 0776-75-1903 Official website
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Gankeiji Temple
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Jodo Shinshu Otani sect temple. In 1471, when Rennyo Shonin established the Yoshizaki dojo (bosha), Wada Jubei, along with the Yoshizaki Sanjunin, became Rennyo's disciples, was given the title of Yunenbo, and became the head of Gankeiji Temple. He became the first generation, and after Rennyo left Yoshizaki, he protected the dojo ruins as a ``dojo.'' In 1721, the main hall of Gankei-ji Temple was designated as the head temple's Gobo, and was called ``Yoshizaki Gobo Gankei-ji Temple''. (Yuo of Gankeiji Temple). Currently, it consists of the main gate and the main hall.In the main hall, you can see the bride-o-doshi meat-attached mask and hear from the chief priest about the auspicious origins of the mask. Address: 〒922-06791-302 Yoshizaki, Awara City, Fukui Prefecture Business hours: 7:00～17:00 Closed: None Telephone number: 0776-75-1956
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Yoshizakiji temple
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Jodo Shinshu Honganji sect temple. Hikozaemon Yoshihisa, the founder of Yoshizaki-dera Temple, became a disciple of Rennyo Shonin and was given the Buddhist name Keimonbo, and when Rennyo left, he accompanied him to Obama to see him off. During the great fire at Mt. Miyama in 1474, it is said that he carried Rennyo Shonin on his back and evacuated to a safe place, and there is a bronze statue of Keimonbo carrying Rennyo Shonin on his back. The current Yoshizaki-dera Temple was rebuilt on the site of Yoshihisa's mansion where Rennyo began his missionary work in Yoshizaki, and the treasure hall includes a self-portrait of Rennyo Shonin, the real name of Rennyo Shonin, and the plump mask of his wife. It's on display. Address: 〒922-06792-902 Yoshizaki, Awara City, Fukui Prefecture Business hours: 8:00～17:00 Closed: None Telephone number: 0776-75-1920
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Taikodo
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In 1741, when the Yoshizaki Gobo main hall was being rebuilt, stone walls were piled up from the Yoshizaki quarry and construction began on a building that housed the office of the Kinsenkakanshu, a room that also served as accommodation for disciples, and a kitchen. A drum hall reminiscent of a castle tower was attached to the roof. This drum hall was built to signal the times of morning, noon, and evening. It was completed in 1746 and was called the Donation House. Address: 〒922-06791-301 Yoshizaki, Awara City, Fukui Prefecture Business hours: 8:30～16:30 Closed: Irregular holidays Telephone number: 0776-75-1904 Official website
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Shinshu Otani School Yoshizaki Betsuin (Higashi Betsuin)
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A branch temple in Yoshizaki of the Shinshu Otani school (Higashi Honganji). The temple grounds include the main gate, main hall, treasure hall, bell tower, etc. The main hall was rebuilt in 1747. six-character name written by Rennyo Shonin on board the ship Rokuji Myogo We also have a hanging scroll by . During the Rennyo Shonin Mikage Dōchu, Rennyo Shonin's followers walk the approximately 240km journey that Rennyo Shonin took from Kyoto to Yoshizaki for his missionary work. This is a Buddhist ritual that has been held over 350 times. The portrait of the priest, ``Mikage,'' is transported from Kyoto's Higashi Honganji Temple westward around Lake Biwa for a week, and on April 23rd, the procession reaches its climax when men from Yoshizaki run up the stairs to the main hall of Higashibetsuin Temple. A memorial service called Rennyoki is held at Yoshizaki Higashibetsuin for 10 days. Afterwards, we will head east around Lake Biwa and return to Higashi Honganji Temple in Kyoto. Address: 〒922-06791-301 Yoshizaki, Awara City, Fukui Prefecture Business hours: 8:30～16:30 Closed: Irregular holidays Telephone number: 0776-75-1904 Official website
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Echizen Kaga Prefectural Border House
Information on the ``Yoshizaki-Shioya Route,'' a walking route that connects ``Rennyo'', ``Kashima Forest,'' and ``Toda Castle Birthplace,'' which are rich religious and cultural resources scattered in the Echizen Kaga region, in Yoshizaki on the border of Ishikawa and Fukui prefectures. The facility, which serves as a transmission point, is being built by Kaga City in Ishikawa Prefecture and Awara City in Fukui Prefecture, making it rare in Japan for a facility to be built on a prefectural border. It is also being promoted as a new tourist attraction as a ``Prayer Path'' along the Echizen-Kaga Religious and Cultural Highway. Address: 〒922-06792-1004-2 Yoshizaki, Awara City, Fukui Prefecture Business hours: 9:00～17:00 Closed: Tuesday New Year holidays Telephone number: 0776-75-1705 Facebook
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Rennyo Shonin Memorial Hall
It was established in 1998 in memory of Rennyo Shonin by the Honganji Culture Foundation in Echizen Yoshizaki, a place connected to Shonin. It consists of ``Rennyokan,'' which exhibits valuable cultural assets and historical materials such as the name and writings of Rennyo Shonin, ``Garden of Faith,'' and ``Kitamaro,'' a Momoyama-style high-corridor style garden viewing platform. You can learn deeply about a person's life and teachings, as well as the history and culture of Yoshizaki. Address: 〒922-06791-901 Yoshizaki, Awara City, Fukui Prefecture Business hours: 9:00～17:00 Closed: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month, year-end, New Year's holidays (according to Roadside Station Rennyo no Sato Awara) Telephone number: 0776-75-2200 Official website
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Kasuga Shrine
Founded in 1471. It later suffered a fire and was later rebuilt, but as the temple was being built, a series of arson attacks by monk soldiers occurred, and it was rebuilt in May 1895. Address: 〒922-06796-15 Yoshizaki, Awara City, Fukui Prefecture Closed: None
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Iwasaki Kannon
At the end of the Edo period, during the Keio period, there was talk of enshrining Kannon in a rocky room in Iwasaki, praying for safety on the water and happiness for one's family at the boatman's station under Nishigobo. That night, she said to the boatman's bedside, ``I am Rennyo's mother. If you want to honor Kannon, please honor Ishiyama Kannon, which is connected to Rennyo,'' and left. When the boatmen heard this story, they enshrined a stone Buddha that looked exactly like Ishiyama Kanzeon Bodhisattva in the rock chamber. In addition, boat operators also erected stone Buddha statues of Nyoirin Kannon, Fugen Bodhisattva, Child-rearing Kannon, Manjusri Bodhisattva of Wisdom, Yakushi Kannon, Seishi Bodhisattva, and other stone Buddha statues for maritime safety, expressing their wishes. The Kannon Festival is held on August 18th every year and is still passed down to this day. Address: 〒922-06791-204 Yoshizaki, Awara City, Fukui Prefecture Closed: None
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Yoshizaki Elementary School (Children's Playhouse Asobossa)
As a result of discussions to consider the use of Yoshizaki Elementary School, which was closed in March 2016, it was decided to use it as a "playhouse for children"! Please feel free to use our all-weather facility, so you can play safely even on rainy days! A wide range of play areas for children from infants to elementary school students, including Plarail, play equipment, and a table tennis table! Address: 〒922-06798-55 Yoshizaki, Awara City, Fukui Prefecture Business hours: 10:00～15:00 Public open day: Saturday, Sunday, holidays Telephone number, FAX: 0776-75-1901 Mobile: 090-8099-7870 Facebook
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Japanese workshop
Making accessories with rare natural wood from various countries using a scroll saw Address: 〒922-0672Ho71, Yoshizakicho, Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture Business hours: As it is irregular, please contact us when you come. Telephone number: 090-8701-9280
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Steak MARU
This is an aged rib roast steak restaurant! Address: 〒922-06791-5-2 Yoshizaki, Awara City, Fukui Prefecture Business hours: 11:00-15:00, 18:00-20:00 Closed: Wednesday, Thursday Telephone number: 080-2225-3072 X(old Twitter)
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eX cafe Yoshizaki Houokaku
Ix Cafe, whose main store is located in Arashiyama, a famous tourist destination in Kyoto, has opened in Yoshizaki, Fukui Prefecture. Ix Cafe Yoshizaki Houokaku offers the same menu as the Kyoto Arashiyama main store. The building is so impressive that it looks more like a temple than you would think it is a cafe, and the view of Kitagata Lake and Kashima Forest from inside the cafe is spectacular. The most popular menu item is the ``Hokuhoku Dango Set.'' Address: 〒922-06791-901-1 Yoshizaki, Awara City, Fukui Prefecture Business hours: 10:00-18:00 (1/2 and 3 are 10:00-18:00) Closed: 12/30～1/1 Telephone number: - instagram
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Enman cafe
Enman cafe is a fun place where everyone can gather as a local community cafe. We also have a variety of menu items that everyone from children to adults can enjoy, such as hamburgers and curry! Please come and visit us as a place to spend some fun time with your family and friends. Address: 〒922-06792-301 Yoshizaki, Awara City, Fukui Prefecture Business hours: 11:00～19:00 Closed: Tuesday Telephone number: 080-3746-9604
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Okada Liquor Store
We are selling a reprint of the local sake ``Yomeishi,'' which is derived from ``Rennyo Shonin's legendary bride-swearing mask with meat.'' Junmai Ginjo sake whose flavor increases when slightly chilled. Address: 〒922-06791-819 Yoshizaki, Awara City, Fukui Prefecture Business hours: 10:00～19:30 Telephone number: 0776-75-1907
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Roadside station “Rennyo no Sato Awara”
The northernmost roadside station in Fukui Prefecture is surrounded by beautiful nature such as Lake Kitagata and the natural monument Kashima Forest, as well as historical sites such as the ruins of Yoshizaki Gobo. The store sells fresh fruits and vegetables such as melons, pears, and sweet potatoes grown in Fukui Prefecture's largest horticultural production area, the Sakai Northern Hills, located within the city, as well as produce from Awara City, neighboring Sakai City, and Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture. Souvenirs are available for purchase. The food and beverage corner offers sweets made with seasonal ingredients and meal menus made with plenty of local ingredients. Address: 〒922-06791-801 Yoshizaki, Awara City, Fukui Prefecture Business hours: 9:00～18:00 Closed: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month, year-end, New Year holidays Telephone number: 0776-65-2453 Official website
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Ishizuka soy sauce store
“Shitatsuzumi soy sauce” highly praised by Rosanjin It is also great as a seasoning for local dishes made with Lake Kitagata's famous carp and crucian carp. Products can also be purchased at the roadside station "Rennyo no Sato Awara". Telephone number: 090-1634-2301
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