It is universally common that adults and children come to mind during the summer season. When clear waters and dry winds feel exceptionally comfortable, if you have the time, why don't you aim at the remote islands beyond that of the main island? This month's INTO JAPAN will introduce Sado, Tsushima, and Omijima over three weeks.
There was a history of sea battle romance in Oosanada Shrine, a Japanese general guardian deity
In the evening moment, the sea surface is swaying with a small wind and it seems that this is "the island of god".
Omishima is a peaceful island with a serene climate in the Seto Inland Sea style, but it was called "Ojima" in ancient times, and it is "God's Island" where the Oyama Shrine, a general guardian of Japan, was placed. In addition, it is "National Treasure Island" with treasures including 8 national treasures and 472 important cultural properties.
Omishima is a citrus paradise where the slopes of the mountain are stained and lemon-colored, and the island is filled with sweet and sour aroma during harvest and flower seasons. In the Seto Inland Sea area, it is one of the Geiyo Islands that float between Aki in western Hiroshima Prefecture and Iyokuni country in Ehime Prefecture.
Since Shimanami Kaido, which links the six islands from Onomichi to Imabari, has opened, cyclists and other tourists have also been on the rise. If it is a holiday, the observation deck and Michi-no-eki will be busy, but usually it is a very peaceful island.
Two treasures of Ooyamasaki Shrine. The left is dedicated to the victory of the Dannoura Battle "National Treasure-Wei Wei-Wei-with a large sleeve". On the right is “Important cultural property Daisansu Shrine old map (within Daisansu Shrine / Mishima family document)”.
It is Omijima, where time spent relaxingly flows, but one of the 13 villages, Miyaura, is the Oyamazumi Shrine of the Japanese Soju. It is the general headquarters of a shrine that worships over 10,000 Mt. Oyama God in the whole country, where Oyama Mt. God is considered to be the ancestor of Japanese people. Tsuyoshi Oyama is a mountain god, a sea god, a traveling god, and has been deeply worshiped as a guardian of the military. The place where such a god sits is indeed "the island of God."
A sacred tree that is handed as a hand of planting a small plant that led to Osan Tsuyoshi God to Omishima, a large shrine with a age of 2600.
Omishima, which has received visitors from the sea, was also a port to the entrance to the Oyama-tan Shrine. Even now, when the bridge is bridged, one torii gate is left in front of Miyaura Port. Pass through the approach from the harbor and pass through the second torii gate and the main gate, which is a quiet sanctuary. It is a boat and a boat that has been used for ship materials since ancient times, but Omishima is also a boat island. The shades of the temples, including the 2600-year-old Oogami Ogaki, give us coolness both in ancient times and still today. If you worship at the shrine, you will also reach many shrines and treasure houses. If you walk in the quiet grounds, you will find that it has been described as "the island of God."
A view of the east side from Mount Karei Park Observatory on Oshima, the first island of Shimanami Kaido from Shikoku.
The Seto Inland Sea has long been developed as a key point of shipping linking Kyoto and Shonai and Kyushu and the Korean peninsula. In the Middle Ages it became the center of logistics in western Japan. The Murakami clan, who had been in control of the Seto inland islands and Yakisago island since the North and South morning era, was ordered by the Muromachi Shogunate and various lords, and created an office in the Geiyo Islands sea area and shook the sea. About 10% of the cargo was collected as a toll, and the ship's flag on the village was raised as a bill to ensure the safety of the voyage. There were also ships that operated in the Pacific Ocean with a large hull, but it could also be sunk by rough waves and storms off Tosa. Shipowners and shippers choose routes to navigate the safe Setouchi, even with tolls. The village waters army, thus called pirates, prospered by intelligence rather than by the wild methods of robbery and hijacking.
Shinmon in Ooyama Aoi Shinto shrine, a crucifix three-character on a corner break.
Takeyoshi Murakami, general general of the Murakami Water Force Army who gained enough power and wealth to influence the trend in the West Japan, participated in the Itoshima Battle of 3500 Mori Houmoto and 20,000 Yusen Forces in Astronomy 24 (1555). It brought a victory to Morikata in an endless strategy that overcame the standard stone, and was called "The Daimyo of the Sea".
The islands of Omishima and Geyo, where such sea battle romance is also hidden. Recognized as a Japanese heritage in April 2016 as "the home of the" biggest pirate of Japan ": Geiyo Islands-the memory of the revitalizing Murakami pirate" Murakami KAIZOKU "", this "God's Island" also has a new title Has been added.
Travel guide to enjoy Omijima more!
【stay】
Ryokan Tea Plum
"Ocha plum" which has been providing the seafood of Omishima to worshipers since the end of Edo period. Even after becoming an inn at the beginning of the Meiji era, we are particular about the natural products and fish of the Setouchi Ikurushima Strait. I am glad to have a fish stew treat from sashimi to cooked rice.
web site: Ryokan Tea Plum
【visit】
Imabari City Toyo Toyooka Architecture Museum
One of the modern Japanese architects, Toyo Ito's first architectural museum in Japan. Standing on the southwestern coastline overlooking Osakikamijima Island, the scenery with the buildings, the sea, and the island, which are themselves works, is wonderful. It is also a superb spot of the evening scene.
web site: Imabari City Toyo Toyooka Architecture Museum
Mt. Kairo Oyama Park
An observation park with an altitude of 307.8 m, which is located on Oshima on the Shikoku side among the 6 islands through which the Shimanami Kaido passes. The sunset on the left is the Kurushima Strait Bridge, which is the world's first triple suspension bridge, and on the right is a sunset view overlooking Omishima.
Waterfall of arrival day
A waterfall with a 15-meter drop on the southern foot of Mt. As the name suggests, it's fantastic to take a sunset and shine, but the morning view of the morning sun from the other side of the water fall is also cool.
