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Fujiju Shoin Ruins/Ryochikan
This is the former residence and lecture hall of Nakae Toju (1608-1648), the founder of Japanese Yomeigaku (theology of the Yangming school of thought) and known as the Omi Saint. It is designated as a national historic site. This building was renovated six months before Toju's death because his home had become too small.
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Gyokusenji Temple
Gyokusenji Temple, said to have been founded by Gyoki during the Nara period, is located at the foot of Mount Amida at the foot of Taisanjino and is one of the oldest temples in the town. It is a branch temple of the Tendai Shinsei sect. There are many stone Buddha statues in the precincts, especially the main hall…
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Tanaka Shrine
Tanaka Shrine has about six stone structures from the Kamakura period, which are treasured as cultural assets. In addition, every year on May 6th, the Tanaka Festival, famous for its brave horseback archery ritual, is held, with parishioners marching along the approach to the shrine to the sounds of gongs and drums, proclaiming the year's bounty.
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Mioe Shrine
At Mioujinja Shrine, a shrine listed in the Shikinai, the two gods Hikonushihito and Furihime, the parents of Emperor Keitai, are enshrined humble side by side. Every spring, there is a festival called the "Mioou Festival (Cow Festival)," which is now held in May.
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Ankan Shrine
In the grounds of Ankan Shrine, there is a monument (1m high, 1.4m wide) that is said to be a “divine letter” and has an inscription on its surface that is difficult to distinguish as either a picture or a letter. The former Sanjo Village (currently Tanaka Baba area, Azumigawa Town)…
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Fujiki Shrine
Fujiki Shrine is famous as a shrine associated with the Omi saint, Nakae Toju. It was built in 11 with the cooperation of people who admired Nakae Toju. The construction was made possible by a grant from the Imperial Household…
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Thin Bag
This is a factory brand that creates items such as bags and handbags using mainly locally produced hemp fabric and cotton canvas from Omi Takashima, the "town of textiles." The shop attached to the workshop sells tote bags and shoulder bags with simple designs and excellent practicality.
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Pankei-do Unpei brush
Hankei-do started as a calligraphy workshop in Kyoto in the Genna era (400) about 1615 years ago, and is currently based in Azumigawa-cho, Takashima City, the birthplace of Omi saint Toju Nakae. The family has been called Unpei for many generations, and the current 15th generation, Fujino Unpei, and his son are also calligraphers.
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Suzuki Fan Shop
We manufacture folding fans from Mototake. Omi folding fans are made by inheriting 350 years of traditional techniques and adding new folding fans to the domestically produced fan bones that account for 90% of the market share nationwide! We handle everything related to folding fans, from original folding fans to repairs. Gifts, mementos, etc.
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Sukiya fan
Omi fans are a specialty of Azumigawa, a producer of fan ribs, with a tradition of over 300 years. Original Sukita fans include Otsue fans, Omi Hakkei fans, and Asai Sanshiyo fans. We also offer fan painting experiences (reservations required)…
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