Someyasashino Shrine - Ishioka

The deity is Prince Toyokiirihiko and Takanogami. The date of its foundation is unknown, and when Sashiro, a descendant of Prince Toyokiirihiko, the prince of the 10th Emperor Sujin, was appointed to Shinji Kokuzo, the ancestral god was enshrined in Ryujinyama. That's right. It is a theory shrine that is compared to "Sashino Shrine, Niihari-gun, Hitachi Province", which is a small shrine of the Enki-shiki Shinto shrine. There are four other shrines in the city, Murakami "Sashino Shrine" and Kakioka "Sashino Shrine", and Kasagi City "Sashino Shrine", but in the Engishiki era, Ishioka Since the city belongs to Ibaraki-gun, we cannot say that we are a powerful shrine. However, there is a description in the article of Ninna Gen (885) in Nihon Sandai Jitsuroku, "Give the fifth place to the fifth place according to Shimomurakami God of Hitachi Province." Murakamisashino Shrine is enshrined in the north of Ryujinyama, and Someya Sashino Shrine is enshrined in the south, but Murakamisha is the dark god (male dragon) and Someya is the high dragon (female dragon). It enshrines a pair of dragon gods. According to the company biography of Someya-sha, our company was originally located in the village area of ​​Murakami-mura, but because the shrine disappeared in Murakami-mura due to the fact that the area was divided into Someya-mura, it was enshrined in Murakami-mura. However, another theory is that it was enshrined from Murakami Village to Someya Village, and in any case, both were originally "Murakami Gods", so even if it is not a Shikinai shrine, it is unlikely that it is a Shikinai shrine. You can consider it as final. If you follow the narrow paved road north of the hill of Hitachi Fudoki, relying on the signboard of Ryujinyama Cemetery, you will find one torii gate in front of the curve to the cemetery, and you can also drive to the second torii gate (parking). There is space). From there, climb the stone steps, but on the way there is a straight Otokozaka and a counterclockwise Otokozaka. Eventually ... a breathtaking sight! A masterpiece of rocks that seem to cover the shrine. Behind and to the right of the shrine are steep cliffs. It's not a word. It was a sacred area in the sacred area, with the spirit of the sacred and clean mountains. Glad you came!

Enter the signboard of the reien near Fudoki Hill. There are several parking lots at the torii gate. Rocks can also be seen on Mt. Ryujin. It is a shrine that has been protected by the locals since the solemn Edo period.

It was a very fantastic and beautiful shrine! However, the uphill was quite difficult. There are slippery areas along the way, such as dead leaves, so it's best to wear sneakers as others have commented. Especially on a rainy day or the day after it rains, it is very slippery and very dangerous, so please be careful.

You can get the red stamp at the shrine. When going by navigation, I think that it is better to go to Ryujinyama Cemetery or Fudoki Hill as the destination. I couldn't find the signboard of the shrine along the road, so I think it's better to go in the signboard of the reien. Sneakers are recommended as it is a fairly steep slope and stairs. It will be a good exercise.

The 10th Emperor Sujin, who was believed to have existed in the latter half of the 3rd century, and his son, who received a royal order, ruled East Japan, Keno Province (Kenokuku, now Tochigi and Gunma). It enshrines Ryujin because it is said to be Ryujinyama. The shrine is located at the end of the long approach and steep stairs, where the wave pattern of the raised rock appears. Unfortunately, due to quarrying, the entire Ryujin Mountain is becoming a miserable figure like Chichibu Bukoyama ?. The red stamp can be obtained at Hitachikoku Soja Shrine. The Maruyama Kofun and Kakioka Sashina Shrine are located on a straight line connecting Soja Shrine and this Sashina Shrine, and it is said that the tomb is the tomb of Toyojo Iriko. It is interesting to think of it as if it happened, or that Kokuji, who was appointed to Hitachi Kokufu, joined his hand toward the direction of the too famous ancient god, who ruled the neighboring country of Maeno.

It is an old Shinto shrine where the favorite Ryujin is enshrined. Another one nearby. There is a traditional shrine of the pair of dragons. Of course, I went to that place after this, but unfortunately I was surprised to see the torii gate along the road. The company was in front of me, but I stopped going. It is obvious that no one has come. The vegetation is overgrown and the maintenance is not done at all. It is dangerous to walk as expected. For the first time in front of the shrine I was looking forward to, I felt so sad because I didn't want to go here. I think it's a good idea to go both because it is a pair of dragon gods. When I see that desolate shrine, I feel the current Japan, or the selfishness and stupidity of human beings, and my chest hurts. In this way, important places are forgotten, destroyed and destroyed. There is nothing useless in the things that God makes, but behind the convenience that humans make, there are many sacrifices in the world these days, and I really feel the disorder.

An old shrine that protects the village A shrine that enshrines the high dragon. It seems that this dragon god is a female. If you go through the torii and climb a steep approach, you will find the second torii and the steep stone steps. After climbing up, you can see the shrine behind the gentle slope. It's a kagura hall because it holds kagura. Unfortunately the main hall was not visible. To the left of the shrine is a stone cliff. The rope runs around the cliff, and the water seeps out from the stone. As expected, the god of water. I wonder if this cliff is the body of God. Wasn't the water always stopped? You can also see that the worship of the villagers is gathered. Of the shrine If you go to the left in front of the Ichino-torii, you will find a cemetery, a large parking lot and a toilet.

Visit 2021.5.2. The stone steps on the approach to Ara were so tight that I ran out of physical strength (^^;). When you climb all the way up, a huge rock will appear in front of you. It's Banza. The guardian forest was dim and dense, creating an extraordinary atmosphere. It is a place of prayer and a place of worship.