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The Yachi Hachiman-gu Shrine is a historic shrine located in 224 Yachi, Kahoku Town, Nishimurayama County, Yamagata Prefecture[1]. It is a Beppyo shrine, or a shrine that is particularly notable in a certain way with a significant history to it.[2]. It is a Hachiman shrine, or a shrine dedicated to the kami Hachiman[3]
It was established in 1091 by the renowned samurai commander Minamoto No Yoshiie, also known as Hachimantaro. The shrine has a rich history of preserving the Hayashike Bugaku court dance and music, which is recognized as a National Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property. [1]This tradition has been passed down through generations of the Hayashi family priests for over 1,100 years[1].[4] the priests of the shrine come from that family.[4]
History[change | change source]
The bugaku costumes used in the Hayashike Bugaku performances are distinctively designed with bright crimson cloth, dyed using the benizome method. The surrounding Rokku district was historically inhabited by six families whose members performed alongside the Hayashi family. Descendants of these families continue to be responsible for Hayashike Bugaku performances to this day.[1] The traditional dance is done on September 14-15 every year.[5]
festivals[change | change source]
The main festival of the shrine is Donga Matsuri, which is the largest festival in the region. It features a procession with a portable shrine extending up to 2 km in length. Additionally, the festival showcases Yachi Yakko performers and Hayashi Yatai floats with musicians playing festive tunes. An essential part of the Donga Matsuri is the Yayu no bugaku, performed around bonfires at night, providing participants with a solemn atmosphere and a reflection on the eternal flow of time.[1]
Throughout the year, the shrine hosts various other seasonal events. These include the New Year’s Day Festival and Hatsumode on January 1, the Kiuri Tenno-sai and Chigaya-nowa-kuguri festivals in summer, and the Shichi-Go-San festival in autumn. These events hold significant spiritual importance for the local community.[1]
References[change | change source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 "Japan Heritage Site Yamadera and Safflower Experience » Yachi Hachiman-gu Shrine". yamadera-benibana.jp. Retrieved 2023-10-18.
- ↑ "別表神社とは？御朱印めぐりに参考になる「別表神社一覧」とマップ | 開運戦隊ゴシュインジャー". jinja-gosyuin.com. Retrieved 2023-04-02.
- ↑ Motegi, Sadazumi. "Shamei Bunpu (Shrine Names and Distributions)" (in Japanese). Encyclopedia of Shinto. Retrieved 23 March 2010.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Yamagata Pref. Festival & Event｜TOHOKU Cruise Promotion and Cooperation Committee". www.pa.thr.mlit.go.jp. Retrieved 2023-10-18.
- ↑ "The Benibana Museum (The Safflower Museum)". www.lib.yamagata-u.ac.jp. Retrieved 2023-10-18.