( Hayashi ) 9 found.
| Title | |
|---|---|
 |
Shimobayashi |
| Shimobayashi was related to the Hayashi Clan that ruled the area. The name Shimobayashi is found in a historical document written in the 14th century. Shimobayashi became a part of Nonoichi Town in 1955. Yakushi Hiyoshi Shrine, thought to have b... | |
 |
Nakabayashi |
| The area name, Nakabayashi, appeared in historical documents from the 14th century. The Hayashi Clan, ruler of the entire area, led a group of samurai. The clan was brought to ruin, however, for its allegiance to Emperor Gotoba, who had been defe... | |
 |
Kambayashi |
| In the Middle Ages, it is thought that Kambayashi was included in the area called Hayashi Go. Hayashi Go is the area where the powerful lord of the Hayashi Clan established his base in the late 12th century. In 1352, Genyu Okuwa, a Jito (medieval... | |
 |
Hayashigo Hachiman Shrine |
| Hayashigo Hachiman Shrine is thought to have been established in 1013. People in the area put great faith in it as the main shrine of Hayashi Go; and the head of the Hayashi clan and Genyu Okuwa (jito) worshipped the guardian god enshrined there. ... | |
 |
A Large Chinquapin Tree in Kambayashi |
| This large chinquapin tree has been worshipped at Hayashigo Hachiman Shrine since ancient times. According to a 1988 survey, this tree is the second largest in Japan. There is also a legend associated with the tree. "Long ago, there was an o... | |
 |
Former Site of the Hayashi Clan Residence in Kambayashi |
| The former site of a Hayashi Clan residence is thought to have been located in Kambayashi. A small shrine currently marks the spot. It is said that there were some area names related to horses and the residence in the past. Area names located to t... | |
|
Former site of the Hayashi Clan Residence in Kamishinjo |
| Until the middle of the 19th century, clay walls remained. It has been said that if someone digs into a stone mound made in the Stone Age, a violent rainstorm will arise. | |
 |
Shinjo |
| In 1345, Takauji Ashikaga, founder of the Ashikaga Shogunate, assigned Ujiharu Togashi as Jito, (medieval land steward) to the area. This area was called Togashi Shinjo at that time. The current area name, Shinjo, is thought to have come from this... | |
 |
Shishimai (Lion Dance) in Awada |
| The lion dance in Awada was restored for the first time in 27 years by volunteers along with the remodeling of Toyoda Hiyoshi Shrine in 1977. There are many performances of swinging swords in the lion dance, including kusarigama (sickle and chain)... |