The museum is a rather large complex consisting of the main gallery building, a workshop, a restaurant, and a community showroom. During my time the exhibit on display was one about Finnish glass art. The pieces were wonderful and all information was offered in both English and Japanese. Although I enjoyed my time there, the size of the permanent collection on show was rather disappointing, consisting of only a single small room.

Beautiful display of the most gorgeous and articulated pieces of japanese ceramic crafts. Stopped here for a break between Osaka and Kinosaki and it was worth it 💯. A lot of very different techniques are shown and if you use google translate to translate the japanese info next to each item, you can learn a lot.

It is located in Sasayama City, Northern part of Hyogo Prefecture. It presents exhibitions of ancient potteries and contemporary ceramic arts. The fine masterpieces of Meiji Era ceramic arts which was produced for export to Europe are collected and displayed at the museum. FYI: “The charm of Seto Novelty- Ceramic Ornaments loved from world” exhibition is being held starting from Mar 16, 2019 to Jun 2, 2019.

A good experience and a calm environment

Beautiful museum! I saw an awesome exhibit there and I look forward to my next visit. Staff was very friendly as well.

Very interesting, but be ready to speak Japanese as we didn't find anyone speaking english.

Excellent pottery at great prices. We were also able to do pottery in the large lesson area below the store.

(Translated by Google) Although it's Saturday, it's not crowded and you can take your time to explore. Tickets to visit 4 museums such as Daishoin seem to be cheap. The reception is more pleasant. It's not that big, so if you just want to look around, it will take about 30 minutes. Since the 4th building is close, I was able to park at Daishoin parking lot and walk. It gives the impression that there are sightseeing spots clustered together in a 500 meter square area. (Original) 土曜だが、すいていて、ゆっくりと見学できます。大書院などの4館をめぐるチケットが、割安みたいです。受付の方が感じよいです。 広いわけではないので、ぶらっと見るだけなら、30分もあれば。 4館が近いので、大書院のパーキングにとめて、歩けました。500メートル四方に、まとまって観光地がある印象です。

(Translated by Google) This historical museum is centered around the villa of the Aoyama clan, the lord of the Tanba Sasayama domain, ``Keiensha,'' and also includes a Dekansho pavilion that explains Sasayama's folk song ``Dekansho.'' The entrance is the former Nagaya Gate of the samurai family Sawai family, the stone chest used in Sasayama Castle, and valuable administrative documents are on display to help you understand the history of the Sasayama clan. (Original) 丹波笹山藩主の青山氏の別邸「桂園舎」を中心に篠山の民謡「デカンショ」を解説しているデカンショ館等がある歴史資料館です。 入り口が武家の旧澤井家長屋門であったり、篠山城で使っていた石造りの金櫃であったり、貴重な藩政文書が展示してあって篠山藩の歴史が理解出来ます。

(Translated by Google) I bought tickets for 4 attractions for 1,200 yen, so I went around the area. This place was just undergoing some repair work. There are old books on display, so I think it's a good place for those who are interested. There is also a dekansho exhibition facility within the facility, so you can have a lot of fun here. (Original) 拝観施設４館のチケットを１２００円で買ったので、周遊してみました。ここはちょうど修繕工事を一部されていました。古書等展示されているので、興味のある方には良いところだと思います。施設内にでかんしょ展示施設もあり、ここは結構、楽しめますよ

(Translated by Google) For an admission fee of 300 yen, there is also a Dekanshokan on the premises, where you can learn about the history of Tamba-Sasayama City and sightseeing spots. Thank you very much. (Original) 入場料300円で敷地内にデカンショ館もあり、丹波篠山市の歴史、観光地なども知ることが出来ました。有り難うございました。

(Translated by Google) Sasayama tourist spot/Aoyama Historical Village☺ The ``woodblocks'' prepared for domain school education lined up all over the walls are a sight to behold. I was also impressed by the beauty of the handwriting⭐⭐⭐ This is a place you should definitely visit. The attached Tamba Sasayama Dekansho Museum introduces various cultural properties and disseminates information. It seems that workshops are also held here, so it is also an experiential facility. Admission fee is 300 yen for adults, but we recommend purchasing the 800 yen set ticket for Daishoin and Sasayama City Museum of History, which is a great deal. (Original) 篠山の観光スポット・青山歴史村☺ 藩校教育のために用意された『版木』が、壁一面に並んでいる様は圧巻です。 また、その字の素晴らしさにも感動⭐⭐⭐ 是非お立ち寄り頂きたい場所です。 併設の丹波篠山デカンショ館は、色々な文化財群を紹介し、情報発信しています。 ワークショップなども開催されている模様、体験型の施設でもあります。 入場料金は大人300円ですが、大書院や篠山市立歴史美術館などセットの800円チケットが断絶お得なので、こちらの購入をオススメします。

(Translated by Google) We introduce the history, culture, nature, special products, etc. of Tanba Sasayama, including Dekansho Bushi. Wanke Taiheishun means "May all families live in peace and peace." I liked the word, so I took a picture of it. (Original) デカンショ節を含め、丹波篠山の歴史、文化、自然、特産品等を紹介しています。 萬家太平春とは、すべての家族が穏やかに平和に過ごせますように、という意味。 気に入った言葉なので撮りました。

(Translated by Google) You can see the stone chest of the old safe! It was very interesting to think that stone chests like this were kept under the floor of storehouses in the past. (Original) 昔の金庫の石櫃を見ることができます！昔はこんな石櫃を蔵の床下に入れていたのかと思うととても興味深かったです

Silent Place

(Translated by Google) One of the three temples of Tamba Sasayama Momiji. It's quite a tiring walk uphill from the parking lot to the main hall. There was a ginkgo tree next to the main hall, and it was very beautiful with all its fallen leaves. The road to the main temple was well maintained, the leaves were changing colors, and it was the best temple among the three maple mountains. (Original) 丹波篠山もみじ三山の一つのお寺。 駐車場から本堂まで上り坂でなかなかしんどいです。 本堂の横にあるイチョウの木があり、落ちた葉が一面でとても綺麗でした。 本堂までの道も整備されていて、紅葉も色づき、もみじ三山で一番良いお寺でした。

(Translated by Google) I visited in the morning mist with light rain falling in late November. These are the three maple mountains in Tamba Sasayama. I parked my car in the parking lot in front of the tower gate (Niomon) and visited Nimura Shrine. As we continued on, we came to a toll booth and paid the 300 yen entrance fee. We will go up the slope along the well-maintained river. There are bridges with vermillion railings here and there, and green coniferous trees tower over it, making it a beautiful and magical place. After climbing some steep stairs, you will reach the main hall. It was about 20 minutes from the parking lot. Most of the leaves had fallen due to the rain. The red autumn leaves and the yellow fallen leaves of the ginkgo leaves leave a lasting impression. (Original) 11月の下旬の朝小雨の降る朝靄の中訪問しました。丹波篠山のもみじ三山です。楼門(仁王門)の手前の駐車場に車を停め、二村神社を参拝しました。進んで行くと料金所があり入山料300円を納めました。綺麗に整備された川に沿って斜面を上がっていきます。所々に朱色の欄干の橋があり緑の針葉樹がそびえて美しく幻想的です。少しきつい階段を上ると本堂に着きます。駐車場から20分ほどでした。雨でほとんど落葉していました。赤紅葉と銀杏の黄色の落葉した様子が印象に残ります。

(Translated by Google) Visited on November 11, 2022. This is a tour of the three mountains of Momiji. (held until the end of November) Tendai sect Matsuoyama. The dignified Niomon gate next to the parking lot welcomes you. Currently, Niomon is not enshrined. A long, gentle approach leads to the main hall. The maple leaves on the approach to the shrine are very beautiful and wonderful. The water fountain along the way is made of stylish stone. The main hall was rebuilt in the Edo period. There are beautiful openwork carvings on three sides of the door. The wet edges are being rebuilt, so it feels a little loose, which is a shame. The huge ginkgo tree standing on the right side of the main hall is spectacular. The gentle gradation of autumn leaves seen from the temple grounds is also worth seeing. I received the Goshuin stamp inside the main hall. I heard that the autumn leaves started about a week early this year. (Original) 2022年11月11日参拝。 もみじ三山めぐりです。（11月末まで開催） 天台宗松尾山。 駐車場横の重厚で風格を漂わす仁王門が、迎えて下さいます。 現在、仁王門は祀られていません。 本堂まで、長く緩やかな参道が続きます。 参道のもみじが、とても美しく素晴らしいです。 途中に有る手水舎は、お洒落な石造です。 本堂は、江戸時代に再興されています。 扉三面に、見事な透かし彫刻が施されています。 濡縁は、再築されている為、少し浮いた感じで残念です。 本堂右側に立つ、イチョウの巨木が見事です。 境内からのしっとりとした、紅葉のグラデーションも見応え有ります。 御朱印は、本堂の中で頂きました。 お聞きすると、今年は紅葉が一週間程早く始まったそうです。

(Translated by Google) Although the maple leaves are gone, the dignified appearance makes you feel the weight of history. The name comes from the fact that it was built during the Bunho era. (Original) もみじは終わっていましたが重厚な佇まいは歴史の重みを感じさせます。名前の由来は「文保年間」に建立されたからとの事。

(Translated by Google) I visited it in November 2020. It is the first time. I went on foot from JR Sasayamaguchi Station. An entry fee is required only in November, during the autumn foliage season. I received a goshuin stamp at the main hall. The principal images are the secret Buddhas Sho Kanzeon Bodhisattva and Senju Kanzeon Bodhisattva, which are inside the zushi and cannot be seen, but we were told that we could take pictures inside the hall. (Original) 令和４年１１月に拝観しました。初めてです。ＪＲ篠山口駅から徒歩で行きました。 紅葉の季節、１１月のみ入山料が必要です。 本堂で御朱印をいただきました。御本尊は秘仏の聖観世音菩薩と千住観世音菩薩でお厨子の中にあり拝見できませんが、お堂の中の写真は撮って良いとのことでした。

(Translated by Google) I went to Bunpoji Temple, one of the three mountains of maple trees in Tanba Sasayama🍁(.The autumn leaves have finished, but... 🍁The maple carpet was very beautiful.It was also great to be able to hear the chief priest talk about various things related to the area. Parking 🅿Free Entrance fee 300 yen It's always uphill. (Original) 丹波篠山もみじ三山🍁(のひとつ文保寺に行って来ました｡紅葉は終わってしまいましたが・・・ 🍁もみじの(じゅうたん)が大変､素晴らしかったです｡また偶然に御住職様の当地に関わる色々なお話しを聞くことかできて良かったです｡ 駐車場🅿無料 入山料300円 ずっと坂道です｡

(Translated by Google) I visited in late November 2021. Three mountains of maple trees in Tanba Sasayama. The next place I visited after Mt. Antai Daikokuji was Mt. Matsuo Bunpoji. Park your car in the vast parking lot in front of the Tower Gate (Niomon Gate), and walk forward while looking at Nimura Shrine on your right. There is a clean restroom and a toll booth nearby. After paying the entrance fee of ¥300, you can enter the parking lot, which is hardened with concrete. Go up the slope along the river. The surrounding area is a mountain range of coniferous trees. It takes about 5 minutes to reach the main hall. The ginkgo tree was impressive. (Original) 2021年11月の下旬に、訪ねました。丹波篠山のもみじ三山。安泰山 大國寺(大国寺 だいこくじ)の次に訪ねたのが、こちらの松尾山 文保寺(ぶんぽじ)。楼門(仁王門)の手前の広大な駐車場に車を停め、二村神社を右手に見ながら進むと、綺麗なトイレの、近くに料金所が有り、入山料　¥300-を納め、コンクリートで固められた川に沿って斜面を上がっていきます。周りは針葉樹の山並み。ゆっくり5分ほどで本堂へ。銀杏の木が印象的でした。

Very interesting Japanese rock garden. The 'god' of the shrine is a sea god, but the shrine location is way inland close to mountains. The garden designer created an ocean scene which is quite stunning. It was all renovated by local volunteers about 1 year ago.

(Translated by Google) Visited on 2023/12/29. It's pronounced Houkabejinja. I visited to see the ``Namihakube Shrine Cedar'' that stands right next to the shrine. A giant cedar tree with a distinctive large lump at the base that can be seen when you turn around to the back. Tree age unknown, height 45m, trunk circumference 6.7m. Although this giant tree is not designated as a natural monument, the sight of four giant cedar trees lined up in the temple grounds is spectacular. There are large cedar trees such as Yasuda's Osugi and Tsuji's Yohonsugi in the vicinity, so it may not stand out to those who are looking for giant trees, but this cedar tree has a really atmospheric atmosphere, combined with the quiet and dignified atmosphere of the precincts. was. Also, the zelkova tree standing next to the torii gate has a trunk circumference of about 4.5 to 5 meters. Unfortunately, it was a deciduous tree that I saw in the middle of winter, so it looked lonely, but I heard that blue owl come to nest every year before summer. The torii gate is Japan's oldest bronze torii gate and has been designated as a nationally important art object. There is a restroom on your right after passing through the torii gate and passing through the cedar trees. (Original) 2023/12/29訪問。ほうかべじんじゃ、と読みます。拝殿の真横に立つ「波々伯部神社のスギ」目当てで参拝しました。裏側に回ると確認できる根元の大きな瘤が特徴的な巨杉。樹齢不明、樹高45m、幹周6.7m。天然記念物無指定の巨樹ですが境内に巨杉が４本立ち並ぶ姿は壮観です。 近隣に「安田の大杉」や「辻の四本杉」など巨杉の大物が散見するため巨木目当ての方にとって目立たないかもしれませんが、静粛で凛とした境内の空気と相まって実に雰囲気のあるスギでした。 また、鳥居の側に立つケヤキの木も目測で幹周4.5～5ｍほどでしょうか。残念ながら真冬に見る落葉樹ということで寂しい姿でしたが、毎年夏前になるとアオバズクが営巣に訪れるとのこと。鳥居は日本最古の青銅製鳥居で国の重要美術品に指定されています。 鳥居をくぐった先、杉並木を抜けて右手にお手洗いあり。

(Translated by Google) Hohobe Shrine, a conspicuous signboard on Route 372, I'm going to visit it. Although there are various theories about how it was founded in 958, it is said that it was a place to enshrine the spirits of Kyoto's Yasaka Shrine, which is why it is called ``Gion-san of Tanba,'' and just like the Nantes Gion Festival, danjiri floats and portable shrines are paraded around. There were no worshipers, so I drove my car through the torii gate, which is the oldest torii gate in Japan that survived Akechi Mitsuhide's attack on Tamba, and the approach surrounded by giant trees gives a sense of sacredness. Eventually, you will see the Chozuya and Worship Hall. After putting your hands together, turn to the side and look up to see a sculpture by Gonji Nakai, a master artist from Tamba-Tajima. When I looked it up, it was used as a location for a movie, and the director was Mr. Nishigaki, who helped me when he was a director at Toei 🙇 I'm Yamashina's chair! It was a shrine that I had quite a connection to, including the Gion Festival. On the way back to the shrine, an elderly couple with a Shizuoka number came to worship. Yes! I'm staying at Banshu Aioi and will be heading back to Shizuoka. I visit the shrine every year...Speaking of the Susanason, the hero who killed the giant snake, this couple receives 120% of the blessings of physical strength and marital harmony! I went home impressed✌️ (Original) ほほかべ神社、372号線に目立つ看板、お参りして行きます。 創建は諸説有るも天徳2年(958)京都の八坂神社の分霊を祀る、そんな由縁から「丹波の祇園さん」と呼ばれ、ナント祇園祭同様、だんじりや神輿が練り歩くという。 参拝者も誰も居ないので車は鳥居を入った所へ、この鳥居は明智光秀の丹波攻めにも残った国内最古の鳥居、そして巨木に囲まれた参道は神聖さを感じます。 やがて手水舎、拝殿が見えて来ます。手を合わせた後に横へ、見上げると丹波但馬の巨匠、中井権次の彫刻が見えます✨ 調べると映画のロケにも使われ、その監督が西垣さん、東映の監督時代にはお世話になりました🙇 山科の座長ですよ ! 私には祇園祭含めて結構縁の有る神社でした。 帰りの参道、静岡ナンバーの老夫婦参拝者がやって来た。 はい !播州相生に泊まって、これから静岡へ帰ります。毎年お参りしています…素戔嗚尊と言えば大蛇を退治した勇者、この夫婦、身体強健、夫婦円満のご利益を120%頂いてるわ ! 感心しながら帰りました✌️

(Translated by Google) First visit to the shrine on January 2nd and January 16th. The sacred cedar tree is not only amazing, but also has a wonderfully calm atmosphere. When I bought an amulet for my New Year's visit, the chief priests gave me a ``Otoshidama'' (zodiac candy) that even a middle-aged man would be happy about. It is the number one shrine in Tanba Sasayama City. (Original) １月２日初詣と１月１６日に参拝。杉の神木は凄い上に、穏やかな雰囲気が素晴らしい。 初詣で御守り購入すると、中年オヤジのオイラも嬉しい「お年玉」（干支飴）を宮司さん達から頂けました。 丹波篠山市では一番の神社です。

(Translated by Google) Cedar trees are planted on both sides of the approach, giving it the atmosphere of an old shrine. As it is called ``Gion-san of Tamba'', there is a large cedar tree in the precincts, giving it a quaint feel. No one could be in the shrine office, so I couldn't get a goshuin. (Original) 参道から杉が両側に植えられ古社らしい雰囲気があります。「丹波の祇園さん」と呼ばれているだけあって境内に大きな杉の木があって趣があります。社務所には誰も居られなかったので御朱印はもらえませんでした。

(Translated by Google) It was a wonderful shrine with a long history. The torii gate (built in 1490) was also made of bronze, and even during Akechi Mitsuhide's attack on Niwa, it remained unburned because it was made of bronze. It is a cultural property and has many sacred trees in its precincts that have existed since ancient times, and it is a historic shrine where weddings and other events have been held. Thank you for visiting us. (Original) 歴史のある素晴らしい神社でした。鳥居（1490年建立)も青銅製で明智光秀の丹羽攻めの時も、青銅であるため焼けずに残ったそうです。文化財で境内には大昔からある、御神木もたくさんあり、結婚式などもされている由緒ある神社でした。お参りさして頂き有難うございました。

(Translated by Google) It is located along the old national highway, Sasayama Kaido. A bronze torii gate dating back to Muromachi, said to be the oldest in Japan, welcomes you. It seems that it was originally a temple called Tsurunaku-ji, which is derived from Yakushi Nyorai, and enshrines Gion Gozu Daio, who is an incarnation of Yakushi Nyorai.Currently, it is said that the Gion three gods are enshrined together, and it is related to Kyoto Gion, so it is called Gion-san. It seems that it is called. Once you pass through the torii gate, you will walk down a long approach surrounded by cedar and camphor trees, and you will be able to walk peacefully in the quiet and pleasant autumn breeze. However, since it also serves as a community road, there are occasional cars, so be careful. The precincts are lined with huge trees that are larger than the approach path, making for an impressive sight. You can feel the power just by doing that. The structure is such that the worship hall and main shrine are lined up, and the object of worship is a mountain in the background. Anyway, I was moved by the power and nostalgic kindness of the temple grounds. The main shrine is quite luxurious and the wooden carvings are intricately designed. It's a wonderful shrine where you can learn about the festivals in this area, and understand that it is cherished. (Original) 旧国道、篠山街道沿いにあります。国内最古と言われている室町に遡る青銅の鳥居が出迎えてくれます。 もとは蔓楽寺と言う寺院だった様で薬師如来由来で、薬師如来の化身である祇園牛頭大王を祀り、現在は祇園三神合祀だそうで、京都祗園との関わりがあって祗園さんと呼ばれている様です。 鳥居をくぐると杉と楠の囲われた長い参道を歩くのですが、静かで心地よく吹き抜ける秋風に和やかに歩めます。ただ生活道路を兼ねているので時々車が走るので注意です。 境内には参道を上回る巨木が立ち並び圧巻です。それだけでパワーを感じる事が出来ます。拝殿と本殿が並び御神体は背後の山である様な構造です。とにかく境内のパワーと懐かしさを感じる優しさに感動しました。 本殿は結構豪華な造りで木製の彫物のデザインが緻密で凝っています。この地域の祭についても知る事が出来て、大切に祀られている事も分かり素敵な神社です。

(Translated by Google) From the old road, pass through the torii gate, drive along the approach road to the shrine grounds, and park your car inside the shrine grounds. The precincts are quite large I heard that the carvings in this main hall were by Kazunori Nakai, so I went there, but it was surrounded by a wall, so I couldn't get a good look at it. (Original) 旧道から鳥居をくぐり参道を車で境内へ行って、車は境内に停めることになります その境内はけっこう広いです こちらの本殿の彫刻は中井一統によるものと聞いたので行ってみましたが、塀に囲まれているため、よく見ることが出来ませんでした

(Translated by Google) I have created a text version of the information board for Namihakube Shrine (Miyanomae, Tamba Sasayama City, Hyogo Prefecture), which has a long history and is known as ``Tamba's Gion-san''. It began around 680 at Ryuozan Manraku-ji Temple (Honji Buddhist Medicine Buddha), and the enshrined deity was originally Gion Gozutenno (an incarnation of Medicine Buddha), and currently it is Susanoo-no-Mikoto (Kiri-Inada). These are Kushinada Hime no Mikoto and Yahashira Mikogami (Gion Three Gods enshrined together). In 1098, the village of Namihakube was donated to Gion Shrine in Kyoto and became a manor, Namihakubeho. After that, he was called the Gion-san of Tanba because he solicited the spirits of Kyoto's Gion Shrine. The annual festival is held on the first Saturday and Sunday of August, and there are eight festival floats entering the shrine, a mikoshi ritual at the main shrine on Sunday, and a visit to Otoshi Shrine.Furthermore, every three years, a festival called Two Oyamas is held. A float is built, and on the stage 12 puppets called Dekonobou (designated by the prefecture) are dedicated. The dedication of these puppets is considered to be the prototype of Bunraku and is extremely valuable. (The series of annual festival events is designated as an intangible folk cultural property by the government) In addition, the bronze torii gate was designated as an important art object by the Ministry of Education in 1945, and was not handed over to the national government. This torii gate was built in 1490 and is thought to be the oldest bronze torii gate in Japan. Namihakube Shrine Sasayama City (Original) 長い歴史を持つ「丹波の祇園さん」こと波々伯部神社(兵庫県丹波篠山市宮ノ前）の案内板をテキスト化してみました。 六八〇年頃竜王山萬楽寺 (本地仏薬師如来 )から始まり、御祭神は、もと祇園牛頭天王 (薬師如来の化身)で、現在は素戔嗚尊（すさのおのみこと ） ・奇稲田姫命（くしなだひめのみこと ） ・八柱御子神（やはしらのみこがみ ） (祇園三神合祀)です。 承徳 二年(一〇九八) 波々伯部村 が京都 の祇園社 へ寄進され、荘園 ・波々伯部保 となりました。その後京都祇園社 の御分霊を勧請したことから、丹波の祇園さん と呼ばれています。 八月第一土・日が例祭で、八台の山車 の宮入と日曜の本宮には神輿 の神事や大歳神社へのおたびなどがあり、さらに三年毎に、二台のおやまと呼ぶ曳山 を造り、その舞台で十二体のデコノボウ (県指定)と呼ぶ操り人形 の奉納があります。その操り人形の奉納は文楽 の原型とされ、大変貴重なものです。(例祭一連の行事は国選択の無形民俗文化財 に指定) また、青銅の鳥居 は、昭和二〇年に文部省により重要美術品 に認定され国への供出も免れました。この鳥居 は、延徳 二年(一四九〇) 建立 で、青銅として国内でも最古 と思われます。 波々伯部神社 篠山市