Tianzhu Feng
Tenchuhou It is said that a high priest who came to Japan from China and was the abbot of Jochi-ji Temple loved the view from here and named the hill Tenchu-ho (Heavenly Pillar Peak). The word “Tenchu” means “the principle that upholds the world. Today, the surrounding area is covered with trees, and the view […]
Signboard of Mt.
Mt. Ohira has a sign indicating its elevation. This is the third signboard, and they change it every two to three years when the letters are no longer visible.As we climbed and stood at the top, we met a group of mothers with their 3-4 year old children.One of the children was running around the summit […]
Uchikoshi Tunnel
Uchikoshi tunnel Locals call it “Obaton,” meaning “ghost tunnel,” or “Kankan Tunnel” because it is lined with iron plates that make a clanking sound when struck. In the past, there were side holes in the tunnel and a stone Buddha was enshrined at the entrance. It seems to have led to an air-raid shelter and […]
Monument to Sir Toshimoto Hino
This is the tomb of Toshimoto Hino, a court noble of the late Kamakura period and a close associate of Emperor Godaigo. Although Hino did not come from a prestigious family, he excelled in learning and won the trust of Emperor Godaigo. At Emperor Godaigo’s order, he overthrew the then devastated shogunate and aimed to […]
