Drove there for a few minutes just to take photos of the Cherry Blossom trees

西都原古墳群は300以上の古墳が集まる国内最大級の古墳群。古墳は西都原の台地上に形成され、広大な面積に広がっています。 築造時期も4世紀初めから7世紀にわたるとのことで、まさに古墳時代の初期から最末期にかけて、この場所を治めた有力者がいたことを示しています。 宮崎県は古代神話における日本の原点と目される場所の一つで、この場所も古代史とのかかわりは深そうですが、では神話と歴史の接点はどこにあるのか？　中央のヤマト政権との関係は？　など、とめどなく疑問がわいてきます。 古墳群は現在、公園として整備され、この時期は満開のコスモスが美しい風景を見せてくれます。 さらに広大な駐車場、土産物売り場のあるレストハウス、イベント広場などもあり、特に公園の南側は観光地的な雰囲気が強くなります。 楽しめる公園ですが、古代のロマンを感じる場所としては多少違和感を抱いてしまうのも事実です。 公園の北側、博物館に近い第三古墳群あたりまで行くと人も少なくなり、広い土地に古墳が散在する遺跡らしい雰囲気が感じられるようです。 (Translated by Google) The Saitobaru Tumulus Group is one of the largest kofun groups in Japan, with over 300 tumuli. The tumulus was formed on the plateau of Saitobaru and spreads over a vast area. It is said that it was built from the beginning of the 4th century to the 7th century, indicating that there was an influential person who ruled this place from the beginning of the Kofun period to the end. Miyazaki Prefecture is one of the places considered to be the origin of Japan in ancient mythology, and this place also seems to have a deep connection with ancient history, but where is the connection between mythology and history? What is your relationship with the central Yamato government? I have endless questions like this. The burial mounds are now maintained as a park, and at this time of year, the cosmos in full bloom provide a beautiful view. There is also a vast parking lot, a rest house with a souvenir shop, and an event plaza, giving the park a particularly touristy feel, especially on the south side. Although it is a park that you can enjoy, it is true that it feels a little strange as a place where you can feel the romance of ancient times. When you go to the north side of the park, near the third kofun group near the museum, there are fewer people, and you can feel the atmosphere of ruins with kofun scattered over a large area.

Great Hanami spot. Bring a tarp and relax. They have great food stands. Parking can get crowded, but worked out fine. The area is big enough that it doesn't get crowded

初めて西都原古墳群の（ひまわり畑）を見に行きました(=^･^=)🌻 西都原の夏の風物詩といえば ヒマワリです。 6.5haの敷地に約100万本のヒマワリが咲き 10年前の2011年に口蹄疫復興のシンボルとして植えられたことがはじまりみたいです☝️ 背丈は1m位です🎶 太陽のように鮮やかで黄色い🌻 ひまわりを楽しんでみてはいかがですか？(ꕤ*˙˘˙) 摘み放題の日にも行きましたが 枯れが凄くて 1輪だけ大事に持って帰り 亡き母の写真の横に飾りました🥰 来年も絶対に行きたいな🎶🎶 (Translated by Google) I went to see the (sunflower field) of the Saitobaru Burial Mounds for the first time (=^･^=)🌻 Speaking of Saitobaru's summer tradition, Sunflower. Approximately 1 million sunflowers bloom on the 6.5ha site It seems that it started 10 years ago in 2011 when it was planted as a symbol of the recovery of foot-and-mouth disease☝️ The height is about 1m🎶 Bright and yellow like the sun🌻 How about enjoying sunflowers? (ꕤ*˙˘˙) I also went on an all-you-can-pick day. It's so dry Take only one wheel carefully and take it home I put it next to the photo of my late mother🥰 I definitely want to go next year too🎶🎶

Amazing place. Especially during Cherry blossom festival

Good place to visit nice place for photo shoot

Beautiful for hanami. The views are spectacular. 3/3 experience with 3/3 friendships. Would go again :)

Rich of nature, an amazing place for walks and relax.

Great especially when full of flowers.

Amazing place extremely interesting and a very important place in Japanese history.

The park is actually much bigger than anticipated. Nice greenery. Looks like a nice place all year round.

We went during the peak of cherry blossoms. It was so beautiful! Lots of people enjoying the hanami, or cherry blossoms viewing. The flowers of rape made the view very colorful. It was really a sight to behold. You can even go there by bus.

Fantastic spot to learn the history and sightseeing. You can use the camera as long as you don't turn on the flashlight. They have a restaurant on the 3rd floor. The scenery from the top roof is amazing!

(Translated by Google) You can see it for free, but it's okay for a fee, so I want you to improve the quality. It's too strange to take advantage of its location. I would like to see an exhibition specializing in the Saitobaru Burial Mounds during the Kofun period, as well as valuable excavated items. From the Paleolithic period to the Nara period, the exhibition is too half-finished for the cost. (Original) 無料で拝観できますが、有料で良いので、もっと質を高めて欲しいです。奇をてらい過ぎで、立地を活かせていません。もっと古墳時代、西都原古墳群に特化した展示をして、貴重な出土品も展示して欲しいです。旧石器時代〜奈良時代まで、お金かけた割にあまりに中途半端な展示になっています。

Ancestors of modern Japan started here. Dozens of burial mounds over 2,000 years old. Museum has limited to no English in the exhibits, but the artifacts tell their own story. Highly recommended if you are a history of civilizations buff.

One of the best history museums I have ever been to. They keep it interesting and simple so it is easy to understand. They even have an app to act as a multilingual audio guide. Best of all, it's free.

Ancient romance!

(Translated by Google) When I was sightseeing in Miyazaki, it was a rainy day, so I went there because I thought it was a place that I could see even in the rain. Parking and admission were all free. The building is modern in construction, with an exhibition hall on the first floor and basement floor, a museum on the second floor, and a rest area where you can eat and the observatory gallery on the third floor. The exhibition hall had detailed explanations and video screenings, so I was able to spend some time at a leisurely pace. Although it was raining, the view of the ancient tombs from the third floor was also nice. Flash photography is not allowed inside the museum, but it was nice to be able to take photos. I thought it was a very good museum because you could study for free and gain knowledge. (Original) 宮崎観光で、雨天だったため雨でも観光できそうな場所ということで行きました。駐車場・入場料全て無料でした。建物はモダンな造りで、１階と地下１階が展示場で２階は資料館、３階は食事のできる休憩処と天望回廊となってました。展示場は説明も詳しく、ビデオ上映も行っておりゆっくり過ごすことができました。雨でしたが、３階からの古墳群の眺めも良かったです。館内はフラッシュ撮影はできませんが、写真撮影できるのも良かったです。無料で勉強出来て、知識を養えることができ、とても良い博物館だと思いました。

(Translated by Google) A museum located on the north side of the Saitobaru Tumulus Group. Admission is free. The exhibition method here is quite unique. There are not many textbook-like explanations, such as simply arranging the excavated items or explaining step-by-step the distribution of kofun and their changes over time. Instead, what kind of life did the ancient people live? What does the beginning of rice cultivation mean? There are many panels that raise issues such as, and related exhibits are lined up around them. Also, perhaps with the aim of letting you experience the feeling of researching ancient history yourself, there is an area like an ancient history laboratory where you can study various things while looking at reference books. The storage room for excavated items can also be seen through the glass. There doesn't seem to be a set viewing course inside the museum, so visitors can wander through the various exhibits and think about the people of ancient times. Although it is a very interesting exhibition method, it also raises questions such as ``What kind of people were the ones who created the Saitobaru Tumulus Group?'' ``What was the relationship between these people and the Yamato government, and what was their influence on ancient history after that?'' Even if you visit the museum, you may not get answers right away, so it can be a little frustrating. However, it is still worth mentioning that so much of the exhibit can be seen for free. It's difficult to understand everything in one visit, so I'd like to come again if I have the chance. (Original) 西都原古墳群の北側にある博物館。無料で入館できます。 ここの展示方法はかなりユニークです。単に発掘品を並べたり、古墳の分布と時間的な変遷を順を追って説明したり・・　といった教科書的な説明はあまりありません。 そのかわりに、古代人はどんな生活をしていたのか？　稲作のはじまりはどんな意味を持つ？　といった問題提起のパネルが多数あり、それに関連する展示品がその周りに並んでいます。 また、自分で古代史研究の気分を味わおう、という狙いなのか、古代史研究室のようなエリアが設けられ、参考書なども見ながらいろいろ勉強ができるようになっています。 発掘品の収蔵庫もガラス越しに眺められます。 館内は特に決まった観覧コースもないようで、入館者はこういった様々な展示を見て回りながら、はるか古代の人々に思いをはせる、という感じです。 非常に面白い展示手法ですが、反面、「西都原古墳群をつくったのはどんな人々か？」「その人々とヤマト政権の関係、さらにその後の古代史への影響は？」といった疑問をもってこの博物館を訪れても、すぐには回答が得られないので、ちょっともどかしい部分があるかもしれません。 とはいえ、これだけの展示内容が無料で見られるというのは、やはり特筆に値します。一回の訪問で全体を理解するのは難しいので、機会あればまた来たいところです。

(Translated by Google) 📆2023-December I only knew the name of Saitobaru Tumulus Group, but this was my first visit. The museum is a very complete facility where you can learn about the lives of ancient humans. I looked up the facility on the official website. A museum with 1 floor underground and 3 floors above ground. The bright and clean interior of the museum has many impressive exhibits that everyone from small children to adults can thoroughly enjoy. The museum has many exhibits of ironware and artifacts, making it perfect for children who are interested in history. Admission is free, so you can feel free to visit. At the museum shop, you can purchase cute miniature haniwa and magatama beads, which make perfect souvenirs! There is also a terrace and lounge with a great view. It is stated that there is also a trial program. As expected, there are only prefectural facilities 👌 (Original) 📆2023-12月 西都原古墳群の名称だけは知ってましたが、初訪問。 古代の人間の生活を知ることのできる資料館は、とても充実した施設。 公式hpで施設について調べてみたら 地下1階、地上3階の博物館。 明るく綺麗な館内には、迫力たっぷりの展示も多く、小さな子どもから大人までしっかりと楽しめる。 館内には、鉄器や遺物などの展示が多くあり、歴史に興味がある子にもぴったり。入場料は無料なので、気軽に足を運ぶことができます。 ミュージアムショップではミニチュアのかわいい埴輪や勾玉なども購入でき、お土産にもぴったり! 眺めの良いテラスやラウンジも完備。体験プログラムもありますと、記述されている。 さすが、県立の施設だけあります👌

(Translated by Google) The museum was a waste of time to keep it free, and I learned a lot about the people of Hayato. The exhibition is like a maze, so if you don't move around well, you might miss something ^^; We also had a meal at the restaurant on the observation deck on the upper floor, and it was reasonably priced and delicious. (Original) 博物館も無料にしておくには勿体ない内容で、隼人の人たちの事も勉強になりました。 展示が迷路のようになっているので、上手に回らないと見逃しが出そうです^^; 上層階の展望台部にあるレストランで食事もいただきましたがリーズナブルで美味しかったですよ。

Do drop by here if you are looking for a healthy pregnancy

(Translated by Google) Visit on Sunday, November 5, 2023 I received a stamp from Tsuma Shrine. (First fruits fee: 500 yen. Directly written at the shrine office) Visiting shrines in Miyazaki Prefecture. Enshrined in Oaza Tsuma, Saito City. It is a historical shrine that is one of the Hyuga Kuni Shikinai shrines. Hyuga Province Ninomiya. There was also a small park within the grounds. Free parking available. [Engishikinaisha] This shrine is listed in the Shinmeicho, which is part of the Engishiki, a collection of laws and regulations from the Heian period. It contains 2,861 shrines and 3,132 shrines from all over the country. The stamp of Toman Shrine says Shikinai-sha, but it is an abbreviation for Engi Shikinai-sha. *Hyugakunishikiuchisha* Tsuno Shrine, Tsuman Shrine, Eda Shrine, Kirishima Shrine (Original) 2023年11月5日(日)参拝 都萬(つま)神社の御朱印をいただきました。 (初穂料 500円。社務所にて直書き) 宮崎県内の神社巡り。 西都市大字妻に鎮座。日向國式内社のうちの一社という歴史ある神社です。日向国二之宮。 境内にちょっとした公園もありました。 無料駐車場あり。 【延喜式内社】 平安時代の法律などをまとめた「延喜式（えんぎしき）」の中の神名帳（しんめいちょう）にのっている神社。 全国各地の神社2861社、3132座が収められている。 都萬神社の御朱印に式内社と書かれていますが、延喜式内社の略。 ※日向國式内社※ 都農神社、都萬神社、江田神社、霧島岑神社

(Translated by Google) Toman Shrine 881-0033 Miyazaki Prefecture Saitoshi Tsuma 1 Enshrined deity: Konohana Sakuyahime no Mikoto Divine Crest: Sakura Nearby are the Saitobaru Tumulus Group, the ruins of Hyuga Kokufu, the ruins of Hyuga Kokubunji Temple, and the ruins of Hyuga Kokubunniji Temple, and it is said to have been the most powerful shrine in Hyuga Province in ancient times. This is because Hikohiko Hikohiko of Amatsu, who descended from the world, married the daughter of Oyama Gigami, ``Shikaashitsuhime = Konohana Sayahime,'' at Kasasamisaki Cape, Nagaya, and took her as his ``wife''. It is said that Hanakayahime-no-Mikoto was the wife of Amatsu Hikohiko Hikari Keikono-no-Mikoto...that is, the shrine came to be called ``Wife = Toman''. Furthermore, it is said that Amatsu Hikohiko Hikohiko Hikari was buried at ``Nitden Shrine/Kaizan Mausoleum''. Others: Japan's best long sword The birthplace of sake God of breasts (Original) 都萬神社 881-0033 宮崎県西都市妻１ 祭神：木花開耶姫命 神紋：さくら 近くには「西都原古墳群、日向国府跡、日向国分寺跡日向国分尼寺跡」が有り、太古は日向国では最も有力な神社であったと言われている。 天下った天津彦彦火瓊瓊杵尊が吾田長屋笠狭岬で大山祇神の娘「鹿葦津姫＝木花開耶姫」を娶り「妻」としたことから・・・祭神の木花開耶姫命が天津彦彦火瓊瓊杵尊の妻・・・すなわち「妻＝都萬」神社と称するようになったと言う。 尚、天津彦彦火瓊瓊杵尊は「新田神社・可愛山陵」に葬られたと云われている。 その他、日本一の大太刀 清酒発祥の地 お乳の神様

(Translated by Google) Tsuman Shrine is a shrine located in Nishi City, Miyazaki Prefecture. The old company rank was prefectural company. (Original) 都萬神社は、宮崎県西都市にある神社。旧社格は県社。

(Translated by Google) It is a shrine dedicated to Konohanasakuyahime and is said to be the birthplace of Japanese sake. I feel that this is a shrine that is rooted in a very quaint area. It would be nice to have an arrow as the parking lot entrance is difficult to find. (It's easy to understand because there is a return trip. (Original) コノハナサクヤヒメを祀る神社で日本酒発祥の地とも言われています。大変趣がある地域に根付く神社だなと感じます。駐車場入り口が分かりにくいので矢印があるといいですね。（帰りはあるので分かりやすいです。

(Translated by Google) [Monday] March 27, 2022 [Parking] Available [Toilet] Available 🔷We visited Saitoshi Tsuma no Tsuman Shrine⛩️The shrine grounds are large and include Oyamazumi Shrine, Kirishima Shrine, Shisho Shrine, the god of breasts, Tsuma no Kusu, the birthplace of Japanese sake, a ring, etc. . The shrine was a fine shrine and also had a shrine office. Also, the worship hall is built in calm colors, but the main shrine was painted in vermilion. (Original) 【月　日】2022年3月27日 【駐車場】有り 【トイレ】有り 🔷西都市妻の都萬神社に参拝しました⛩️神社境内は広く、大山祇神社、霧島神社、四所神社、お乳の神様、妻のクス、日本清酒発祥の地、土俵等が有りました。神社は立派な神社で社務所も有りました。又、拝殿は落ち着いた色合いの造りですが、本殿は、朱塗りの本殿でした。

(Translated by Google) First visit on May 5, 2018. “Toman” in the company name means “wife”. It is said that this is due to the fact that the enshrined deity, Konohana Sakuyahime no Mikoto, is the wife of Keijoki no Mikoto. The address is also “wife”❣ (Original) 2018年5月5日初参拝。 社名の「都萬」は「妻」のことであり、 御祭神の木花開耶姫命が瓊々杵尊の妻であることによるといわれています。住所も「妻」なのですね❣

(Translated by Google) This is a visit from Itsuki Village. I visited because it is famous for Natsume Yujincho. When I was running on Route 445, I immediately understood the atmosphere of the trees wrapped in a small hill. I felt like there was no parking lot, so I parked on the road. I felt like I could park about 3 cars. I entered from the main gate and climbed the stairs, but it was harder than I expected. When I climbed the stairs, I felt a sense of accomplishment. It feels like it's in the woods. After worshiping, I went through the main Sansan. You can feel the power of nature ❗ It was very good to worship. (Original) 五木村からの訪問です。 夏目友人帳で有名だということで、訪れました。445号線走っていると、こんもりと小高い丘に木々が包んでいる雰囲気なのですぐわかりました。 駐車場らしき場所はない感じなので路駐しました。3台位停められる感じでした。 正門から入り階段を登りましたが、まぁ、思ったよりきつかったです。階段を登りきるとなんか達成感を感じました。 森の中のにあるなぁという感じがしますね 参拝したあと、メインである三産くぐりをしました。 自然のパワーが、感じられるますね❗ 参拝する事が、出来すごく良かったです。

(Translated by Google) I happened to visit the wrong way. I was supposed to climb the middle stairs, but I'm glad I went. Is it a sacred place for Natsume Yujincho? There was Nyanko-sensei in the shrine. (Original) 道を間違いたまたま訪問しました。 中々な階段を登る事になりましたが行ってよかったと思います。 夏目友人帳の聖地なのかな?神社の中にニャンコ先生がいましたよ

(Translated by Google) The holy place of Natsume’s Book of Friends, this place is awesome! But the stairs to climb up are a bit shaky 🥺 (Original) 夏目友人帳的聖地，這裏超棒！但爬上去的樓梯有點抖🥺

(Translated by Google) On the way to the dragon god Totoro Forest → I saw the signboard I visited you Amamiya Bus 🚌 There was a bus stop I see 🤔 In the historical writing, it is a water god begging for rain. This is also a dragon god, isn't it? I didn't look closely at the historical god Amano Mikumari Ame no Mikumari no Kami Kuniyuki Mikumari Kuni no Mikumari no Kami Amenoku Knee Mochi no Kami Kuniyuki Hisa Nara Mother Chigami Kuni no Knee Mochi no Kami These gods are the children of Takao Kamigami I'm a water god 🐈 It is also written as Takaokami, and this god is one of the four pillars of Kaedo. It's also Hayaakishihiko 🐈 I happened to see it on the way to Hayaakishihiko Shrine in Saito, so I got a connection. The dragon god is in the river next door Please place a Chozuya and a pond in the precincts. Because you can enshrine the water god Please go 🐈 Thank you 🐈 (Original) 龍神様を目指す途中 トトロの森→ の看板が目に入ったので お参りさせていただきました 雨宮バス🚌バス停がありましたなるほど🤔 由緒書きには雨乞いの水神様となっている ここも龍神様なのですね 由緒書きの御際神をよく見てなかったです 天之水分神あめのみくまりのかみ 国之水分神くにのみくまりのかみ 天之久比奢母智神あめのくひざもちのかみ 国之久比奢母智神くにのくひざもちのかみ この神様達は高於加美神の子どもたちで 水神です🐈 高龗神　たかおかみ　とも表記されていましてこの神様は祓戸四柱のお一人 速秋津姫でもあります🐈 西都の速秋津姫神社へ向かう途中にたまたま目に入ったのでご縁をいただきました 龍神様はすぐそばの川におられるとかと 境内に手水舎と池を配置をお願いしますね せっかくの水神様を祀ってられるので ぜひ行かれてください🐈 ありがとう御座います🐈

(Translated by Google) Natsume's Book of Friends sacred place tour is a must (2nd season OP), but the stairs are quite steep and the location is like a forest, so midsummer might be a little tough for insects. Looks like winter to spring would be good. (Original) 夏目友人帳聖地巡りマスト(２期OP)ですが、階段がぼちぼちキツいのと森の中のような場所なので真夏は虫的な意味でちょっとキツいかも。冬〜春が良さそうですね。

(Translated by Google) I was drawn to Totoro's Forest and came here. A mysterious shrine at the top of a small hill. The stairs are quite steep and can be quite strenuous. If you go further back, you can pass through Sansan. (Original) トトロの森にひかれて来てみました。 小高い丘のてっぺんに神秘的な神社。階段はかなり急なのでかなり身体にきます。 更に奥まで行くと三産くぐりが出来ます。

(Translated by Google) Visited in May 2023. Surrounded by tall trees in a peaceful corner The company is said to be Totoro's forest✨ The blessings of praying for rain and the anime...Sacred place of Natsume's Book of Friends is. Steep stairs from ⛩️…just over 100 steps It feels good to be surrounded by greenery❗ The precincts are compact, but...in the hinterland There is a Sansan passage… It is said to bring safe childbirth, financial luck, and happiness. Needle Ear...You can dive through huge rocks❗ It wasn't that thin. I came to get a goshuin stamp❗ I had given up thinking that it probably wouldn't happen. A stamp was placed at the shrine, so I pushed it home There is no parking lot, but it is a little larger on the ⛩️ side. There was no problem with stopping at the space. (Original) 2023年5月参拝。 のどかな一角に　高い木々に　囲まれた トトロの森…　と言われるお社です✨ 雨乞いの御利益や、アニメ…夏目友人帳の聖地 です。 ⛩️から　急な階段…100段ちょっと 緑に　囲まれて気持ちが良いです❗ コンパクトな境内ですが…　奥地に 三産くぐりが　あり… 安産、金運、幸せを　産むと言われる 針の耳…巨石を　潜ることが　出来ます❗ そこまで、細くは　なかったですね 御朱印を　戴きに来ました❗ たぶん　無いだろうと　諦めて　いましたが 拝殿に　スタンプが　置かれていたので 押して帰りました 駐車場は、無く　⛩️側の　少し　広い スペースに　止めて　問題は　なかったです

(Translated by Google) We visited here because our children wanted to tour the sacred sites of Natsume's Book of Friends. At the top of the 112-step Ishidan, there is a shrine with a small but sturdy main hall and worship hall, which shows that it is worshiped by the local people. At the back of the temple is the inner temple, which is a natural stone tunnel called Shanshan Kuguri. I had just descended about 15 flights of stairs. The forest itself is an object of worship, and the clear air at this shrine is pleasant. It may be difficult to access it without a car, but it is definitely worth a visit. (Original) 子どもたちが夏目友人帳聖地巡りをしたいということで、こちらを訪問しました。 112段のいしだんを登った先に、小さいながらもしっかりと本殿、拝殿があり地域の方に信仰されていることが窺える神社があります。 その奥には三産（しゃんしゃん）くぐりと言われる自然石のトンネル状の奥の院があります。 15段ほど階段を降りたところでした。 森そのものが信仰の対象であり、澄んだ空気が気持ちのいい神社です。 アクセスは車でないと厳しいと思いますが、お参りする価値はあるじんじゃです。

(Translated by Google) I went to Hitoyoshi to visit relatives. Nyanko-sensei from Natsume's Book of Friends is being sold everywhere, so you can't believe it! I searched for it and found that Hitoyoshi is a sacred place. I saw Amemiya Shrine on the way to the grave, so I went there. It's called Totoro's Forest by the locals, and for us Natsume's Book of Friends fans, it was a sacred place. If you go up the long stairs, you will see the shrine from that scene. Natsume's Book of Friends fans from overseas also came. Inside the shrine, there was Nyanko-sensei, a stamp, and a notebook, so I took the stamp and took it home as a souvenir. Just like the anime. It was a mysterious space. (Original) 親戚宅に行く目的で人吉に行きました。あちらこちらに夏目友人帳のにゃんこ先生が売ってあるので、まさか？と思い検索したら、人吉は聖地と。お墓参りの途中に雨宮神社さんがあったので行ってみました❗ 地元の人にはトトロの森と呼ばれているそうで、私達夏目友人帳のファンとしてはまさに聖地でした。長い長い階段を登ればあのシーンの祠が。 海外からの夏目友人帳ファンの方も来られていました。 祠の中にはにゃんこ先生と判子、ノートが置いてあり記念に判子押して帰りました。 アニメのまんま。神秘的な空間でした。

(Translated by Google) This shrine was the model for the setting of Natsume's Book of Friends. It seems that it is also called Totoro's forest. It's located in a rural area, so I think it's easy to find and get to. There are some steep stairs leading up from the torii gate that will make you want to climb up, so it's best to be prepared in advance. A local told me to put my hands together in front of the torii gate before climbing. It is said that there is a rock that is said to be blessed with children if couples who are unable to conceive children are able to dive there. There is a small shrine building after climbing the steep stairs, so please be careful of the uneven footing caused by tree roots. (Original) 夏目友人帳の舞台のモデルになった神社です。トトロの森とも呼ばれているようです。 田園地帯にポツンとありますので分かりやすく行きやすいと思います。鳥居から思わず気合いを入れたくなるほどの急勾配の階段がありますので事前に覚悟したほうがよいでしょう。 地元の方に教えてもらえましたが、鳥居の前で手を合わせてから登るようにとご教授頂きました。 子供が授からない夫婦に子宝が恵まれる岩目がありそこを潜ると子宝に恵まれるようです。 急勾配の階段を登りきったあとに小さな社殿がありますので、木の根により凸凹した足元に注意しながらお参りしてください。

(Translated by Google) It is an arch type concrete dam for power generation of Kyushu Electric Power, which was completed in 1963. (Original) 昭和38年(1963年)に竣工した九州電力の発電用のアーチ式コンクリートダムです。

(Translated by Google) Visited on December 4, 2020 I headed there after visiting Sugiyasu Dam. It is said to be the most beautiful arch dam in Japan because of its huge size, and it is quite a sight to see, but it is a shame that there is no place to see it beautifully. There is an observation deck nearby where you can take a restroom break. Type: Arch concrete dam Embankment height: 130m Embankment crest length: 415.62m Administrator: Kyushu Electric Power Co., Inc. (Original) 令和5年12月4日　訪問 杉安ダム見学後に向かいました 巨大で日本一美しいアーチダムと言われていて見ごたえのあるダムなのにキレイに見える場所がなくとても残念 近くに展望所がありトイレ休憩ができるようです 形　式：アーチ式コンクリートダム 堤　高：130ｍ 堤頂長：415.62ｍ 管理者：九州電力株式会社

(Translated by Google) This time, we will be taking a tour of Nishimera Village. Even though it's raining heavily, it stops when I park the car. A gathering of sunny women (lol) Now, this dam. As you reach the upper reaches of the river, the color of the water gradually changes to green, giving it a mysterious color. A big dam is being built. Humans are truly amazing. I'm not particularly a fan of dams, but I'm in awe of the idea of ​​making something unique. Looking at the memorial tower, etc., one can imagine that the process was not straightforward. Reaffirm not only the scenery but also the wonderfulness of the people. It is located on the way to Nishimera Village. I can't help but watch it. There are restrooms, so you can use them even if no one is there. (Original) 今回は、西米良村ツアー。 雨がジャンジャン降っているのに、車を停めると止むのです。 晴れ女の集まりだーー（笑） さて、このダム。 川の上流に来ると水の色がドンドン緑色に変わり、神秘的な色に。 大きなダムが作られている。 人間は本当にスゴイ。 特にダム好きというわけではないが、コレだけのものを作るということに畏怖の念が。 慰霊塔等をみると、一筋縄ではない工程が想像できる。 景色だけでなく、人の素晴らしさを再確認。 西米良村にむかう道の途中にある。観ずにはいられない。 一応お手洗いなどもあり、人は居なくても使用可能。

(Translated by Google) The largest arch-type concrete dam in Kyushu. You can get a dam card at Konohanakan. (Original) 九州最大のアーチ式コンクリートダム。 このはな館でダムカード貰えます。

(Translated by Google) There is a place where you can see the arch dam beautifully, and although there was no water being sprayed when I went there, it was tall and there was a fence, but it was so impressive that it was a little scary❗ (Original) アーチダムがキレイに見られる場所もあり、行った時には放水はされていませんでしたが 高さがあり フェンスはあるけど、ちょっと怖かったくらいの迫力でした❗

(Translated by Google) Dams are built to make life better. The water is only released after typhoons, so you can rarely see it. . . disappointing. If you take a photo and go to Konohanakan, you will receive a dam card! I can't get enough of collecting lol (Original) 生活をよりよくするために建てられているダム。 台風の後くらいにしか放流はしないため、めったに見ることができません。。。残念。 写真を撮ってこのはな館に行くとダムカードが貰えます！ 収集癖にはたまりませんね笑

(Translated by Google) A beautiful and noble arch dam. It looks flimsy, but the arch style gives it a sexy feel that other dams don't have. Hitotsuse Dam is the largest hydroelectric dam in Kyushu and the 10th largest in Japan. I think dam enthusiasts in Kyushu should make this their home dam(?). The power generation capacity of Hitotsuse Dam is 180,000 kilowatts. The name of the dam lake is Lake Mera. By the way, the artificial lake smaller than Lake Mera, located about 7km to the northeast, is the upper lake of the Komaru side pumped storage power plant, which generates 1.2 million kilowatts of electricity. Well, there's a difference between a power plant that dams up a natural flow and a pumped-up dam lake built for the purpose of generating electricity. We have created a 360 degree aerial photo (street view) from the front of the dam, which normal people can never see. Check it out if you're interested. (Original) 美しく気高きアーチダム。見た目は薄っぺらい感じですが、アーチ式には他のダムには無いセクシーさを感じます。ここ一ツ瀬ダムは、通常の水力発電ダムでは九州一、日本でも10番目の規模を誇ります。九州のダムマニアは、ここをホームダム(?)にすればいいと思うよ。 一ツ瀬ダムの発電量は18万キロワット。ダム湖の名前は米良湖。ちなみに7kmほど北東にある米良湖より小さな人造湖は、小丸側揚水発電所の上湖で、発電量120万キロワット。まあ、自然流をせき止めた発電所と、発電を目的に作られた揚水ダム湖の違いですわ…。 フツーには絶対見ることが出来ない、ダム正面からの空中360度写真（ストリートビュー）を作ってあります。興味があったら見てね。

(Translated by Google) Previously, there were several vending machines where you could take a tea break, but now you can only use them for bathroom breaks. (Original) 以前は自販機が数台あってお茶休憩できてたんですが、今はトイレ休憩のみ活用できるだけとなってます。

(Translated by Google) After going to Kamishiiba Dam and having some dam curry, I headed to Hitotsuse Dam. But, it's an indescribably cruel road...no, it's a national road! I ran like hell and finally got there! It was a really beautiful dam that I wanted to look at all the time. Yamaguchi Prefecture also has an extremely thin arch dam in an amazing location. Like Hitotsuse Dam, it is owned by an electric power company, and entry to the top is prohibited, but amazing dams are built in amazing places! But it's well worth a visit! (Original) 上椎葉ダムに行きダムカレーをいただいてから一ツ瀬ダムへ向かいました。 が、何とも言えない酷道…いや国道！ 必死に走り抜けてやっとたどり着けました！ 本当に綺麗なダムでずっと眺めていたいダムでした。 山口県にも凄い場所に、超極薄のアーチダムがあります。一ツ瀬ダムと同じく電力会社の所有ダムで、天端への立ち入り禁止ですが凄いダムは凄い場所に作られるんですね！でも見に行く価値が大いにありますね♪