Katchaman’s Amazing JAPAN guide at Oita Power Spot (Sacred Place) “USA Jingu Shrine” [宇佐神宮・大分県]

August 13, 2008 - 2:10 pm by katchaman in Others  

Usa Jingu Shrine is the main home for all(44,000) Hachiman-gu shrines around Japan. I can recommend USA Jingu Shrine as one of the best sacred place in Japan.
Usa jingu Shrine, constructed in the 6th century, is dedicated to the Emperor Ojin, his mother Empress Jingu - both of whom are legendary - and his deified [...]

Noboribetsu hot spring (Hokkaido) “Kodaman’s J-Trip”

July 2, 2008 - 12:59 pm by kodaman in Travel  

On early June, I visited Sapporo,Hokkaido for my work as a event’s MC.
At the next day of the event, I and my friends went to Noboribetsu  by using a gorgeous bus served by Cool star corp. It took for about 90 min to go to Noboribetsu area from Sapporo by bus.
Our tour started from 9:30 [...]

Izu Shuzenji hot springs -Izu- Kodaman’s J-TRIP

May 12, 2008 - 8:04 pm by kodaman in Travel  

Before visiting to Izu shuzenji, I always imagined that Shuzen ji temple is located in the middle of the
bamboo groves in that its location is in the center of Izu peninsula. It was actually developed but
remained the atmosphere of the traditional hot spring resort. I visited there on earyl May 2008
without any [...]

Deep in Azaleas at Nedu shinto shrine “Kodaman’s J-TRIP”

April 24, 2008 - 5:54 pm by kodaman in Culture  

Early April is the season of Cherry blossoms. It’s beautiful, every body knows.
If people come to Japan late April, Azaleas are beautiful and worth to see too.
Here, Nedu shrine(根津神社） near Sendagi and Yanaka is one of the great spot to see Azaleas.
After visting Yanaka area, people come this shrine because it’s not far away.

Katchaman’s Amazing JAPAN guide at Tokyo Akasaka Power Spot (Sacred Place) “Toyokawa Inari[豊川稲荷] ”

March 31, 2008 - 11:05 am by katchaman in Others  

 Toyokawa Inari Tokyo Betsuin is a branch of the main Toyokawa Inari (Myogon Temple) in Aichi Prefecture. Worship in the quiet temple is said to benefit business and if nothing else, at least provides a brief sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Hie Shrine, dubbed ‘Sanno-sama,’ was the biggest shrine in Edo during [...]

Cafe Furumoto (Kobe)“Kodaman’s J-TRIP”

March 28, 2008 - 6:30 pm by kodaman in Others  

Many coffee shops are around Minatogawa shrine in Kobe.
When I visited to “Minatogawa shrine”, I was so tired because walking to much before I went there.
I just found a coffee shops whose name was Furumoto located at west side of Minatogawa shrine.
Actually I had never visited to Kobe beore, I only believed my instinction that [...]

Nonomiya Shrine(Kyoto) “Kodaman’s J-TRIP”

February 29, 2008 - 1:03 pm by kodaman in Others  

Nonomiya shrine(野宮神社) is located in Arashiyama & Sagano area.This shrine comes out in the story of Genji.
What we see is the black Trii which is a gate of the shrine. Usually the color of “Trii” is red (such as Yasaka shrine, Kasuga shrine or Istukushima shrine ) but Torii here is very unique, I think. [...]

Kinomiya Shrine (Atami) “Kodaman’s J-TRIP”

February 18, 2008 - 7:33 pm by kodaman in Culture  

In Kinomiya ,which is the next station from Atami by JR Itoh line, there is a shrine called “Kinomiya Jinjya.” This Shinto shrine has been worshiped by people in the vicinity from 1300 years ago. Why it’s called “Ki No Mi ya” is because people have worshiped “Nature” and “Ki” [...]

Katchaman’s Amazing JAPAN guide at Tokyo Akasaka Power Spot ”Hisakuni-Jinja Shrine”

February 16, 2008 - 8:32 pm by katchaman in Others  

Hisakuni-jinja is located at Akasaka. This shrine is small, however here is one (Hotei-son God for Wisdom) of “Seven Gods for our happiness” in Minato-ku. This shrine is dedicated to Hotei-son, believed to be the god of happiness and prosperity. OOTA Dokan donated the sacred sword made by Hisakuni, a master swordsmith during the Kamakura [...]

Atsuta Shrine (Powerspot)“Kodaman’s J-TRIP”

February 1, 2008 - 3:48 pm by kodaman in Culture  

There are three God vessels in the story of Shinto. One is the mirror called “Yata no Kagami”  in Ise Shrine. Another one is “Sword” called “Amanomurakumo no Tsurugi” In Atsuta Shrine in Nagoya. It is said that this sword was used by “Susanoo no mikoto” for the battle against “Yamatano orochi” which was a snake [...]