Awesome Shrine site to visit, plenty of walking and photography. we enjoyed the solemnity of the ancient place. Definitely a must visit Shrine. Walking around is safe and there are plenty of amenities and people are friendly. We discovered hidden shrines and old Japanese houses. the weather was warm and no rain or wind very pleasant time to visit in December - less tourists haha! W very pleased we visited Kotoku-in A very memorable authentic Japanese adventure.

I am glad I went to see the Great Buddha in Kamakura. It was a beautiful day to walk around the site and take photos. We bought some cute souvenirs at the gifts shops on site. They sell stamp books and issue stamps for a small fee, which make a great keepsake. There are beautiful flowers and stone tablets around to view and have a nice stroll. The area isn't very big, so it can get crowded on weekends.

It was raining so it wasn’t as crowded as I have heard it gets. The Buddha is huge and the place is peaceful. The garden around it turned into monuments by the Thai government, these surroundings have gone through many changes given that this Buddha has been there since the 1200, it used to be an “indoor” space but many disasters tore everything down and they just left it as is and turned into an outdoor space. Apparently it is possible to climb up from inside but when I was there it was closed. The town is interesting and underrated. Entrance was about $300 yen’s.

5/5 My visit to the Buddhist temple was a truly eye-opening experience. It had a peaceful and welcoming atmosphere. The temple's design was quite something, showcasing the skill and dedication of its creators. However, it was pretty crowded, and this was a drawback. It's great to see so many people showing an interest, but it did make it somewhat challenging to fully enjoy the quiet and contemplative aspects. You might want to consider visiting during a quieter time if you prefer a more solitary experience. In a nutshell, my trip to the Buddhist temple was a memorable one. It's a spot that encourages reflection and understanding. Despite the crowds, the friendly atmosphere and the people's warmth made it a worthwhile visit. If you're looking to learn about Buddhism and have some time for self-reflection, this temple is a solid choice.

Beautiful sight to see in Kamakura. 200 yen to enter the temple grounds and 50 yen to enter the Buddha statue itself. Large crowds on the weekends especially in the spring when the cherry blossoms are starting to bloom. Overall a must see experience.

One of the best Buddha statue in Japan. It takes about 10-15min by walk from the station. You can enjoy many local street foods there. Saw the photos of this monument several times in travel magazine, internet and tv so I was very excited about to experience it live. Really its worth to travel and enjoy. The Buddha Statue is really huge and always crowded by tourists. Beyond the statue there is also a garden,caves etc. The main attraction is really worth to watch. And during the spring season, the beauty of the Sakura overwhelm its beauty. Really every one must go and visit. Recommended to all the travel lover.

Highly recommended stop for all the visitors of Kamakura. The Great Buddha is magnificent and also offers great picture opportunities. If you like old folks tales, they say that if you enter the Buddha, you can never really leave Japan, you must be coming back! You can buy nice souvenirs as well. Highly recommended

Quick visit, I liked it. I had never seen a giant Buddha before but friends that had seen one in other destinations did not find the visit was super worth the time. Also, it's quick if you just want to see it from the outside. There was a big big line to go inside the Buddha.

We visited around noon on a weekday. It was very quiet and not much foot traffic. We walked there instead of taking a bus. The quiet walk through the small town was very tranquil.

So yes, if you get there, please visit the big buddha. This is a very nice place. However, it's more than that, we loved how we intentionally got lost in the city and by the sea. The calmness, the typical houses, the sea and the mountains offer great landscapes.

Visiting Tokyo's Kotoku-in during the New Year was a remarkable experience. The site, enveloped in a serene forest, exuded a tranquil and spiritual atmosphere. As a historical landmark, it offered a deep connection to Japan's rich heritage. The availability of a friendly English guide made the visit more insightful. Additionally, the nearby restaurants served exquisite cuisine, complementing the day's experience. Kotoku-in is a captivating blend of history, spirituality, and natural beauty.

Nice view. Beautiful statue. Overcrowded. Free parking not available. Even paid parkings are hard to find since all the spots are already packed. Loved walking on the streets. Delicious foods available. Varieties of shops. Actual park is not so very spacious. You just enter the gate and there is a big statue and that’s all. It took almost 3 hours to reach there for us and it all ended in like less than 15 minutes. Not bad for first timers. Lovable environment and streets but personally,I am not so very satisfied.

The big Buddha here makes me so peaceful. We can go inside the Buddha and learn that the core is "nothing". Hase dera is close from here and is good place too. There is a souvenir shop nearby where you can get replica swords and other cool souvenirs.

Took our family here on New Years Eve to offer our blessings & wishes for good fortune into 2023. You can arrive by train and have a 10 min walk up the main road, littered with cottage style food stops, souvenirs, etc … the road is drivable and there are MANY small paid parking lots before or just past the Buddhist Temple site (around 800 yen) … if you don’t plan to sit & dine … you’ll only need 1 hour to see the grounds and maybe walk around quickly to some shops. Beautiful feel to the small town & the shrine itself. The area around offers much more with beaches, eateries and more sight seeing so don’t get stuck there too long! You must pay to enter & unfortunately still overly stringent COVID rules don’t allow you to walk inside the bronze Buddha statue (comes at extra cost)

Very nice place to visit, it is worth it 👌 even a long train ride from Tokyo. There is no place to get in there. As we know, Japan is open to tourists and there were many people by the time we got there. There are many shops and local stores to get what is needed from souvenirs, food and other stuff.

Worth doing a day trip from Tokyo to this serene temple. The temple complex isn’t too big and can be covered in 30 mins. Although it gets super busy sometimes so you may need to wait for getting the perfect click. You can go inside the statue for a small fee but it may get claustrophobic.

Not as big as I thought it would be. Not a five star experience as the big statue is the only sight to see. It does have a small building apparently "donated" by a Japanese from Korea during their reign. It houses a famous buddah sculpture inside, but it is not even open for viewing. Three stars at best.

Visited in September. Place feels spacious and relaxing, near the green hills. Many benches available. There is a souvenir shop and toilets. You can relax for some time here. The statue can be entered for 100 yen. Entrance to the area is ~500 yen.

This is the famous "sitting buddha" that can be found here in Kanagawa. It is called "The Great Buddha Kamakura" consideres as a national treasure. You can see it in Kotoku-in. Many tourists are coming over especially during the spring season cause we can also see some cherry blossom trees in full-bloom.

It’s a peaceful and historical place. Washroom and accessibility is good. Buddha statute was so big with beautiful cherry blossoms.

Must visit place if you come Kamakura as this is the heritage site Entrance fee is 300 yen per person Worth to go inside the Buddha to see the interior design

Very pleasurable experience! Not that long of a wait and not too many people there. We got our stamp in our book and also bought some fortunes! It was fun to know that this Buddha is in a German book for religion taught in schools :) This place is definitely worth a visit!

30 Dec 2023 Arrived at 1054AM Ticket Purchase Experience: No queue for the ticket, got the ticket very fast and could enter immediately with no queue Restriction: Please refrain from bringing your pets in with you. Attraction Experience Only key attraction is the HUGE Bronze Statue of Great Buddha cast in 1252 A.D. It is formidable how long it lasted, withstanding the damage from nature and how much care they took to maintain the statue. You are able to purchase incense for 100 yen. Goshuin is available for those who are interested, with a waiting time of 10 mins. There is a scenic garden behind that is pretty as well. Crowd Quite a lot of people but not crowded to the extent it is so packed you need to squeeze through.

This is undoubtedly a very famous park and usually very crowded. The Buddha structure can be visited from the inside, but only in a small part (not at the top). There are many souvenir shops and a beautiful garden in the courtyard behind the Buddha. There are also some well-kept public toilets with sound controls too, crazy!

Something about this place, I have to visit every time. The trees are simply gorgeous, as is the temple itself. There’s a lovely stream running through that you can follow down a bit to a small aqueduct. For being so close to the area, it’s simply a must.

2023/10/28参拝をさせて頂きました。 「御祭神」 木花開耶姫命（このはなさくやひめのみこと） 彦火杵尊（ひこほのににぎのみこと) 大山祇神（おおやまづみのかみ） 北口と書いてある通り富士登山の登山口となっている神社の一角です。 東口の東口本宮 冨士浅間神社(須走浅間神社) 西口の本宮 淺間大社(駿河國一之宮) 南口の南口下宮 須山浅間神社 の四社となります。 今回はとあるyoutuberの動画で観て存在を知り早朝参拝させて頂きました。 早朝参拝の醍醐味が太陽の昇り日差しで景色の表情が変わる事ですね。 そして丁寧に落ち葉等を集めたり掃除してる方達のおかげでこの景観が保たれていると実感致します。 紅葉も始まり美しい場所でした。 御朱印(３００円)を頂きましたが「本」の文字が他の浅間神社と変わり特徴的で綺麗です。 あと御朱印の他、神玉(500円)、神紐(300円)も有るので収集心くすぐられるので同志は浅間神社七社巡りでぜひ集めて神玉巡拝達成証明書を貰うのも一興かもしれません。 (Translated by Google) I visited the shrine on October 28, 2023. "Enshrined God" Konohana Sakuyahime no Mikoto Hikohononinigi no Mikoto Oyamazuminokami As the name North Exit says, it is a part of the shrine that is the starting point for climbing Mt. Fuji. East exit main shrine Fuji Sengen Shrine (Subashiri Sengen Shrine) The main shrine at the west exit, Asama Taisha Shrine (Suruga Kuni Ichinomiya) South Exit Lower Shrine Suyama Sengen Shrine There are four companies. This time, I watched a certain YouTuber's video and found out about its existence, so I visited the shrine early in the morning. The best part of visiting the shrine early in the morning is seeing the scenery change as the sun rises. And I really feel that this landscape has been preserved thanks to the people who carefully collect fallen leaves and clean up. It was a beautiful place with the beginning of autumn leaves. I received a goshuin stamp (300 yen), and the character for ``hon'' is different from other Sengen shrines, making it unique and beautiful. In addition to the Goshuin, there are also divine balls (500 yen) and divine strings (300 yen), so it will tickle your collecting spirit, so it might be fun for your comrades to collect them on a tour of the seven Sengen Shrines and receive a certificate of completion of the divine ball pilgrimage. not.

This is a Shinto shrine for worshipping Shinto deity associated with Mount Fuji named Konohanasakuya. It is inside a deep forest which is situated at the north of Mount Fuji. This can be considered a gateway to Fuji. There are parking and toilet facility at the site. The shrine is beautiful. Its wooden structures are beautifully decorated. It is also a UNESCO Heritage Site. The shrine is almost 2,000 years old, but the structures that are prominent day was built around 1615.

A beautiful shrine with free access to public. The word serene comes to mind. They keep the shrine very clean and tidy. Lots of photo opportunities around. And you can hike to mt Fuji through this place. With plenty parking and clean restrooms, we saw tons of tourists stop by on the way to the mt Fuji. The century old trees cover the shrine really well.

A beautiful large temple, surrounded by tall trees. It is one of the primary Fuji sengen type temples in Japan, and the most beautiful in Fuji Yoshida in my opinion, and well worth a visit. The grounds have some incredibly old trees, including two that have fused into one. They also hold a fire festival in late August. I highly recommend it.

What an amazing Shrine, very well kept. Love all the big pine trees, they must be many hundreds of year. Very dense forest so it could get cold quick. It’s in the middle between the traditional village and Mnt Fuji station. So if you stop here on the way back from the village, you can walk back, around 15mns walk.

深く広い森の中、喧騒と切り離された場所にある厳かな神社。 空気は凛として緊張感を少し感じたりします。 しかしお膝元にいる様な居心地の良さがあります。 参拝者が途切れないのは、単に観光だけの来訪だけでないと思います。 この界隈来られたら一度はお参りして欲しい神社です。 (Translated by Google) A solemn shrine located in a deep and wide forest, isolated from the hustle and bustle. The air is dignified and you can feel a bit of tension. However, it has the comfort of being in your lap. I don't think the reason for the constant flow of worshipers is not just for sightseeing. This is a shrine that you should visit at least once if you come to this area.

A very beautiful shrine in the forest below Mt.Fuji, the big trees added to the atmosphere of spirituality. I bought a prediction of my future, where it was written that I will get money and look, I will never bet on football in my life, so I tried and won

Beautiful shrine. We were there when the pathway is frozen. The surrounding forest and path leading to Shrine is surreal Definitely must visit. Plenty of parking available at the side of the pathway.

It's a famous shrine, beautiful architecture and free parking. But you cannot see the mount Fuji unfortunately.

Open shirne, No fee. So there when sun is going down in the late evening. I was there end of September at 18:00. Nobody was there. Great Atmosphere with the giant trees. Rent a Bike so you get there every time. Defentely Go there when Nobody goes to feel a Special Ambient.

世界文化遺産「富士山」構成資産のひとつになっている神社で、全国に数ある浅間神社のひとつ。 本殿、東宮本殿、西宮本殿、随神門、手水舎等１１棟が国の重要文化財になっているとの事。 シルバーウイーク初日の土曜日に 行きましたが、周辺には無料駐車場が７か所もあるので、11時頃の到着でもスムーズに駐車出来ました。 交通量の多い国道139号線沿いに建つ鳥居をくぐると、両脇に石灯篭や杉等の木々が続く参道は、真夏日になった暑さの中でもヒンヤリと涼しく、静かで厳かな空気感に包まれています。 そして見えてくる朱赤の大鳥居は、日本最大木造鳥居だそうで、その姿は圧巻です。 手水舎は沢山の龍が屋根に見事なまでに施され、青銅の龍の口から流れる水は、湧き出る富士山の雪解け水とのことで、その冷たさで心も清められるようでした。 拝殿の左右には樹齢1000年という『冨士太郎杉』と『冨士夫婦桧』のご神木がそびえ立っています。夫婦桧は、よく見ると二本の桧が根元付近で一本になり、途中わかれてまた合着しているという珍しいもの。 拝殿右手奥に進むとそこは富士山登山道吉田口(富士山北口)へと続く遊歩道があるようで、吉田口から登る方は手前にある「登山門」とも呼ばれる鳥居をくぐり、「祖霊社」で参拝してから登ると良いそうです。 目の前の139号線は交通量も多いのに、参道から先は静かで別世界のようでした。駐車場の場所によっては、朱赤の大鳥居から参拝するようになりますが、大鳥居前の参道も是非歩いてみて下さい。 (Translated by Google) This shrine is one of the constituent assets of the World Cultural Heritage ``Mt. Fuji,'' and one of the many Sengen shrines nationwide. Eleven buildings are designated as important cultural properties of the country, including the main shrine, east shrine, west shrine, Zuishinmon gate, and chozubya. On Saturday, the first day of Silver Week When I went there, there were 7 free parking lots in the area, so I was able to park smoothly even if I arrived around 11am. Once you pass through the torii gate, which is located along National Route 139, which has a lot of traffic, the approach to the shrine is lined with stone lanterns and cedar trees on both sides.Even in the heat of midsummer, it is cool and quiet, giving you a quiet and solemn atmosphere. It's wrapped. The red-red torii gate that comes into view is said to be the largest wooden torii gate in Japan, and its appearance is truly impressive. The Temizuya has many dragons beautifully decorated on its roof, and the water flowing from the mouth of the bronze dragon is said to be melted snow from Mt. Fuji, and its coolness seemed to purify the soul. On the left and right sides of the shrine stand the 1,000-year-old sacred trees ``Fuji Taro Sugi'' and ``Fuji Meoto Hinoki.'' A couple's cypress tree is unusual in that if you look closely, you will see two cypress trees that become one near the base, split in the middle, and then join together again. If you go to the right-hand side of the shrine, you will see a promenade that leads to the Yoshida Exit (North Exit of Mt. Fuji) of the Mt. Fuji mountain trail. Those climbing from the Yoshida Exit will pass through the torii gate (also known as the "climb gate") in front of the shrine and worship at the "Soreisha Shrine". It is said that it is better to climb after that. Although there was a lot of traffic on Route 139 in front of us, the area beyond the approach was quiet and seemed like another world. Depending on the location of the parking lot, you may have to approach the shrine from the red-colored Otorii gate, but please also try walking along the approach in front of the Otorii gate.

20-30mins walk from Mt Fuji station. We went in the afternoon around 3pm and the place was almost empty. It’s a straight, uphill road from the station, and there’s a Familymart around the halfway mark if you need a recharge. The shrine grounds are pretty big and secluded, we took our time exploring. There are bus stops at the shrine entrance, and direct Fujikyu buses (A1) to Fuji station and Kawaguchiko station. But do note that they are not very frequent and definitely not on time. We waited for the 16:47 bus but it only came at 17:05.

Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Jinja Shrine is a beautiful and peaceful Shinto shrine complex located at the base of Mount Fuji in Fujiyoshida, Japan. I had the pleasure of visiting this shrine recently, and I was very impressed by its beauty and tranquility. The shrine is surrounded by a dense forest of ancient cedar trees, which creates a very serene atmosphere. As I walked through the forest, I could feel the stress and worries of everyday life melting away. The shrine itself is a series of interconnected wooden buildings and stone paths. The main shrine building is very colorful and ornate, and it houses a number of important religious artifacts. I highly recommend visiting Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Jinja Shrine to anyone who is interested in Japanese culture or who simply wants to experience a peaceful and beautiful place. The ancient cedar forest surrounding the shrine is truly magical. The shrine buildings are very colorful and ornate, and they offer a fascinating glimpse into Japanese Shinto culture Overall, I had a wonderful time visiting Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Jinja Shrine. It's a truly special place, and I highly recommend it to anyone visiting the Fujiyoshida area.

This spot is absolutely tranquil and beautiful in every way, with everything poised for a perfect crisp winter picture. Sunlight gleams through from all directions, illuminating trees, including one that's 100 years old and another believed to be over 1000 years old. The quiet, respectful calm on a snow-covered day feels like an otherworldly experience, especially in contrast to the hustle and bustle of Tokyo. It's a delight and a must-visit if you're in the area.

Beautiful Shrine that dates back to the early 1600s. This Shrine was one of the original starting points of one of the trails up to the top of Mount Fuji. The trees, rocks, etc. with cord tied around them are extremely old and have been deified. I highly recommend a visit, even in the winter it is beautiful!

The shrine is worth visiting, it has its own atmosphere and nature is just stunning, the trees are so old and big! We were there in a rainy day so there was no crowd and it was peaceful and quiet 🤫

A fantastic little temple not too far from Mount Fuji station. We weren't planning to go here but it was definitely worth the walk. There are several very old buildings, as well as some beautiful trees. You can also walk a little and see Mt Fuji in all of its glory. If you want somewhere peaceful, this is a good shout.

Quite beautiful place near the foot steps of mountain fugi. A sense of calmness and relax life here. 100 year old tree that reach to the sky and temple that was just beautiful! Must see near Mount Fuji

This beautiful, family-centric shrine is incredible from the entrance all the way through. It also has some unique talismans for climbers as well as families. Must see if in or around the area.

You could just sit or enjoy sports like canoeing here. Not a place for fishing. During March April you can enjoy Sakura at Arakawa riverside.

Night ride rocks

This is very nice park and also historical place.

Very nice

Fabulous district with cute sightseeing

(Translated by Google) There were several cats in front of the administration building. The cat is cute. The cat is cute. The man who came by bicycle was talking to the cat saying things like ``I'll be back tomorrow,'' so it must be a local cat. The cat is cute. The cat is cute. (Original) 管理棟前にお猫様が数匹いました。 猫かわいいよ。 猫かわいいよ。 自転車で来ていた男性が猫に「また明日も来る」みたいな事を話しかけていたので、地域猫的な存在なのでしょう。 猫かわいいよ。 猫かわいいよ。

(Translated by Google) I take a break during work. This time we took a break at the bleachers. When there is a tournament, the seats are full. There was no competition this time, so I took a break 🙆 (Original) 仕事の途中休憩します。今回は観覧席で休憩。大会があると観覧席は満杯。今回は大会が無いのでゆっくり休憩しました🙆

Nice place to enjoy with family. There is a big grass field to enjoy picnic. There is also playground for children and river where they can play in water. Also very beautiful in cherry blossom season.

Its good for spend time with family friends & kids there are some play station for kids also You can do BBQ with friends Its good for exercise I like it ill visit often a month

Ample space for kids. Aeon shopping mall is very close for buying some Japanese BENTO and you also can trash there after you finish picnic !

Best place to hangout in the evening we can enjoy barbecue there but i din find any phone number for reservations and other methods

Super great wide open area and facilities! the staff are a bit strict on dogs being off leash during operation hours, but I guess that's a good thing 😅 there is no bin (that I could find) and sometimes people leave chicken bones and stuff for dogs to find, but other than that a beautiful and tranquil park. I'll be spending a lot of time here in summer!

Big play structure was very exciting for our children, although it was quite crowded on the weekend. We just stopped by but would love to go back with packed lunch and outdoor play gears.

sooo nice place. well maintained. many people for small parties. family park. many people do jogging. have 2 toilet areas and big car park.

The Warabi Shrine was newly built at the end of the Meiji period (1868-1912) when the Hachiman Shrine and 18 smaller shrines were merged.

Nice shrine with pretty goshuin

Quite place, good for do me time.

(Translated by Google) I visited during Golden Week Children's Day 🎏 It was very empty with only about 2 families there. The carp streamers looked great against the bright blue sky without a single cloud! The precincts were larger than I expected and well maintained. There is a pond right next to the temple grounds, and the fresh greenery is beautiful, making it the perfect power spot near your home. There are about 3 types of fortune telling fortunes, and I drew a natural stone fortune telling fortune for 200 yen. There is always one small crystal in it, so I plan to carry it around in my wallet 👛. I would like to visit you again on a nice day. (Original) ゴールデンウィーク子供の日に訪問しました🎏 家族連れが2組くらいしか居なくてとても空いていました。 雲一つない真っ青な空に鯉のぼりがとても映えました！ 境内は思ったより広く、そして綺麗に整備されておりました。境内すぐ隣には池もあり新緑も綺麗で自宅近くのパワースポットとしては最高です✨ おみくじは3種類くらいあり200円の天然石おみくじを引きました。 小さい水晶が必ずひとつ入っていますので、お財布👛に入れて持ち歩こうと思います。 またお天気の良い日に伺いたいです。

(Translated by Google) ― May 6, 2024 (Holiday) ― [Warabi Shrine] ◾Main enshrined deity: Honda Beszon (Honda no Mikoto) [Annual events/festivals] ・Hatsumode, New Year's special prayer (January 1st to 3rd), Setsubun Festival (February 3rd), Chi-no-wa (January 30th), Tanabata (early August), Regular festival (October 15th), Mikoshi Festival (mid-October), Shichigosan Pilgrimage (November), Okame City (December 17th) [Prayer reception/hours] ◾All day/Reservation required (9:30-15:30) ◾Until 15 minutes before reception/prayer starts. ◾Please refer to the ``Warakubi Shrine Official Website'' for the price list. [Prayer content] ・Visiting a shrine, praying for warding off evil spirits, praying for disaster prevention, blessings for disaster prevention, family safety, prosperous business, safe childbirth, healing from illness, praying for good health, praying for passing exams, direction, praying for success, etc. 🅿 Approximately 20 outdoor parking spaces available (free) [Access] About 18 minutes walk from Warabi Station (West Exit) (Original) ― 2024年5月6日(祝) ― 【和樂備神社】 ◾主祭神・誉田別尊 (ほんだわけのみこと) ［年間行事・祭事］ ・初詣・新年特別祈祷 (1月1日〜3日)・節分祭 (2月3日)・茅の輪くぐり(6月30日)・七夕 (8月上旬)・例祭 (10月15日)・神輿祭 (10月中旬)・七五三詣 (11月)・おかめ市 (12月17日) ［祈祷の受付・時間］ ◾全日・予約制 (9:30〜15:30) ◾受付・祈祷開始15分前まで。 ◾料金表は「和楽備神社の公式HP」を参照して下さい。 ［祈願内容］ ・お宮参り・厄除祈願・除災招福・家内安全・商売繁昌・安産祈願・病気平癒・健康祈願・合格祈願・方位除・必勝祈願など 🅿 屋外駐車場約20台分有り(無料) ［アクセス］蕨駅(西口)〜徒歩約18分

(Translated by Google) This shrine was built adjacent to the Warabi City Civic Center and Castle Ruins Park. The current shrine building is made of wood and is new and beautiful. In the past, there was a waterway in front of the shrine, giving it a different feel. [Foundation] Although it is not clear when the castle was founded, it is said that it began during the Muromachi period (1336-1573) when the Shibukawa clan, who owned Warabi, built Warabi Castle and enshrined the god Hachiman as a guardian deity. The Shibukawa clan belonged to the Seiwa-Genji Yoshikuni line and was a member of the Ashikaga Shogun family. During the Kamakura period, he ruled over Shibukawa-go in Ueno Province (present-day Gunma Prefecture), and during the Muromachi period, he was appointed as the shugo of Hizen, Bicchu, Aki, Buzen, Settsu, etc., and he also inherited the title of Kyushu Tandai. Ta. According to the "Shibukawa Naoyori Concession Letter" (Kagami family document), the territory was transferred from Shibukawa Naoyori (Tadayori, 1335-1356) to his legitimate son Konnomaru (later Yoshiyuki) in 1352. ``Musashino Kuni Warabigo Upper and Lower'' is written in it. This suggests that the Shibukawa clan held Warabi as their territory in 1352. In addition, in ``Kamakura Ososhi'', Yoshikane Shibukawa (Yoshikane, year of birth and death unknown) in 1457, was a member of the Muromachi Shogunate, as his great grandfather Yoshiyuki (1348-1375) had lived in Warabi. It is said that he was ordered to go down to the Kanto region. Therefore, the Shibukawa clan built their castle in Warabi during the period from 1352 to 1372, when Yoshiyuki inherited Warabi, and our company's roots may be from that period. However, it seems that the Shibukawa clan did not have continuous ownership of Warabi from Naoyori Shibukawa to Yoshikagami. There was a gap in between, as Yoshikagami was ordered to go down to the Kanto region by his great-grandfather. Yoshiyuki Shibukawa's main territories were Mitsugi-gun in Bingo (present-day eastern Hiroshima Prefecture) and Bitchu (present-day western Okayama Prefecture), but he probably did not spend much time in Warabi during his short life. It is likely that the time spent was short. At the age of 18, Yoshiyuki was appointed Kyushu Tandai in order to suppress Kyushu, but when he went to Kyushu, he encountered fierce resistance from the Southern Court, and was finally dismissed from his post five years later without ever making a single step into Kyushu. When he returned to Kyoto, he shaved his head and died. The reason why Yoshikagami was ordered to go to the Kanto region was due to the Kyotoku Rebellion (1455-1483), which is said to be the beginning of the Sengoku period in the Kanto region. It all started when the 5th Kamakura Kubo, Shigeuji Ashikaga, assassinated the Kanto Kanrei, Noritada Uesugi, and the Yamauchi Uesugi family and the Ogitani Uesugi family, which had ties with the Muromachi shogunate and the Ashikaga Shogun family, established a relationship with Shigeuji Ashikaga, the Kamakura Kubo. During the conflict that occurred during this period, he was ordered to move to the Kanto region as a member of the shogunate. During the war, Warabi Castle was passed down from Yoshikagami to his adopted son Yoshiya. Now, let's go back to Warakubi Shrine. Our former sacred object, ``Sogata Hachiman Standing Statue,'' has an inscription in ink written in 1583, indicating how old it was founded. Regarding the Hachiman statue, it is thought that there is no connection with the Shibukawa clan. Warabi Castle, ruled by Shibukawa Yoshitaka, fell to Hojo Ujitsuna. After Tomosada Uesugi was defeated by Ujiyasu Hojo, Yoshitaka came under the banner of Ujiyasu Hojo, but he was killed in the Battle of Mifuneyama in 1567, and the lineage of the Shibukawa clan in Warabi became extinct. It was 16 years later that the sacred object was created. 【Edo Period】 During the Edo period, it was called the "Upper Shrine" (Hachiman Shrine) and was important as one of the three guardian deities of Warabigo, along with "Naka ​​no Shrine" (Hikawa Shrine) and "Shimo no Shrine" (Hikawa Shrine). Joju-in, a branch temple of Sangakuin (which is still located northwest of our company), was in charge of Betto. [Meiji period to present] It was listed as a village shrine in 1873, and on December 15, 1911, 18 shrines in the town were enshrined in Kaminomiya, and the name was changed to Warakubi Shrine. In addition, Joju-in, which was a temple during the Edo period, has been abandoned. It is said that the current prototype was completed in 1923. (Original) 蕨市の市民会館や城址公園に隣接して築造された神社です。 現在の社殿は木造で新しく綺麗です。往時は神社の前に水路があり、また別の趣があったようです。 【創建】 創建は明らかではありませんが、室町時代(1336～1573年)に蕨を所領とした渋川氏が蕨城を築き、守り神として八幡神を奉斎した事が始まりと言われています。 渋川氏は清和源氏義国流で足利将軍家の一門でした。鎌倉時代は上野国(現在の群馬県)渋川郷を領していましたが、室町時代は肥前、備中、安芸、豊前、摂津などの守護職に任ぜられ、また九州探題を世襲していました。 「渋川直頼譲状写」(賀上家文書)によりますと、観応3(1352)年渋川直頼(ただより、1335～1356)から嫡子金王丸(後の義行か)に譲られた所領の中に「武蔵野国蕨郷上下」が記載されております。 この事から、観応3(1352)年には渋川氏が蕨を所領としていた事が伺われます。 また、「鎌倉大草紙」には、長禄元(1457)年渋川義鏡(よしかね、生年・没年不明)は、曽祖父義行(1348～1375)が蕨を居城としていた関係で、室町幕府から関東下向を命じられたと記載されているそうです。 このため、渋川氏が蕨に居城を築いたのは義行が蕨を相続していた1352～1372年の期間であり、当社ルーツはその時代の可能性があります。 ただし、渋川氏は渋川直頼から義鏡まで連綿と蕨を所領としていたわけではないようです。 義鏡が曾祖父の縁から関東下向を命じられたように、その間には空白期間がありました。 渋川義行自身は主な所領は備後(現在の広島県東部)の御調郡(みつぎぐん)や備中(現在の岡山県西部)でしたが、おそらくその短い生涯で蕨で過ごすことはなかったか、過ごした時間は短かったと考えられます。 義行は18歳にして九州鎮圧のために九州探題に就任しますが、九州への下向の際に南朝方の激しい抵抗に遭い、ついに九州に一歩も入る来なく5年後に職を解かれ、京都へ帰還すると剃髪して死去しているからです。 義鏡が関東に下向を命じられた背景は、関東における戦国時代の始まりと言われる享徳の乱(1455～1483年)がありました。 第5代鎌倉公方・足利成氏が関東管領・上杉憲忠を暗殺した事に端を発し、室町幕府・足利将軍家と結んだ山内上杉家・扇谷上杉家が、鎌倉公方の足利成氏との間に起きた争いの中で彼は幕府方として関東に下向を命じられたというわけです。 戦乱の中、蕨城は義鏡から養子・義堯へと相続されていきました。 さて、和楽備神社に話しを戻します。当社の旧御神体「僧形八幡立像」には、天正11(1583)年の墨書銘があり、創建の古さが伺われます。 八幡立像に関しては、渋川氏との関係はないと考えられます。渋川義堯の治める蕨城は北条氏綱により陥落させられます。義堯は上杉朝定が北条氏康に敗れた事で北条氏康の旗下に入りますが、永禄10(1567)年の御船山合戦で討ち死にし、蕨における渋川氏の系統は断絶します。ご神体が作られたのはそれから16年後の事でした。 【江戸時代】 江戸時代には「上の宮」(八幡社)と言われ、「中の宮」(氷川社)、「下の宮」(氷川社)とともに蕨郷3鎮守として重きをなしました。三学院(当社の北西に現在もあります)の末寺である成就院が別当を行っていました。 【明治時代～現在】 明治6(1873)年村社に列し、明治44(1911)年12月15日に町内の18社を「上の宮」に合祀して和楽備神社と改称されました。 なお、江戸時代に別当であった成就院は廃寺となりました。 大正12(1923)年には、現在の原型が完成したと言われています。

(Translated by Google) There were bronze statues of Maresuke Nogi and Kenjiro Okada. There is a full-length bronze statue of Maresuke Nogi at Chichibu Mitake Shrine in Hanno City in Saitama Prefecture, but the statue of Maresuke Nogi at this shrine is a smaller one. It's a bit disappointing that the photo is a little dark because the statue is under a tree, but it's a cool full-length statue. In the precincts, there were many things like monuments of loyal souls and cenotaphs. The other one was a bronze statue of Kenjiro Okada, and this one was a larger full-length statue! He is the former mayor of Warabi Town. He has a distinctive beard, and the bronze statue was faithfully recreated! (Original) 乃木希典と岡田健次郎の銅像がありました。 乃木希典の銅像は埼玉県内だと飯能市の秩父御嶽神社にも全身像がありますが、この神社にいる乃木希典像は小さめの銅像です。銅像が木の下にあるので写真が暗くなってしまうのが少し残念ですが、かっこいい全身像です。 境内には忠魂碑や慰霊碑のようなものがたくさんありました。 そしてもう一つは岡田健次郎の銅像で、こちらは大きめの全身像でした！元蕨町長の方です。ヒゲが特徴的な方で、銅像も忠実に再現されていました！