Uneme Shrine - Nara

There is a Star Busta next door. I don't think the shrine is suitable for star vinegar.

A small sanctuary at the end of Sanjo Dori by Lake Sarusawa. Surrounded by an orange wooden fence, you can get through the small one to the sanctuary. This is the subordinate sanctuary of the Kasuga-taisha Shrine located on the banks of the Sarusawa pond. A long time ago, Uneme lamented the Emperor's lack of grace and threw himself into Sarusawa Pond, so one theory states that this temple was built to comfort his spirit.

On the moon-viewing day in September, there is an event for the Onna Festival.

A shrine on the banks of Sarusawa Pond in Nara. A shrine with a sorrowful background of a shrine maiden who lost the love of the emperor.

This shrine is said to be the reason why Nara City in Nara Prefecture and my hometown, Koriyama City in Fukushima Prefecture, are friendship cities, and both cities have the following story of a maiden. The legend of Uneme, which is handed down in Nara City, Nara Prefecture, is There is a sad story that in the Nara period, the uneme maiden (lady-in-waiting who can be used as an emperor) who lost the love of the emperor hung a kimono on a tree on the shore of Sarusawa Pond and entered the pond. After that, this Uneme Shrine was erected in the same area to comfort the spirit of this sad Uneme. However, when the spirit of the deceased Uneme couldn't stand to see the pond that entered the water, the shrine turned its back to Sarusawa Pond and the torii gate, turned to the west, and became the current shape overnight.] .. And there is a shrine of the same name in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture, where I live, and there is a story in common with this legend of Uneme. According to the legend of Koriyama City, [Haruhime, the hero of the legend of Uneme, is liked by King Katsuragi, a messenger sent by the capital during the famine, and is ordered to "go up to the capital instead of exempting the annual tribute and use it for three years!" In order to save Azumi, Haruhime left her beloved wife (Jiro) crying and went up to the capital with King Katsuragi. However, while spending time in the city, only the lonely feeling of wanting to meet Jiro remained in Haruhime's heart. And the night of Mid-Autumn Moon. At the moon-viewing party, Haruhime hung clothes on the trees on the shores of Sarusawa Pond and pretended to have committed suicide by drowning. As it is, Haruhime becomes full of wounds by herself and runs back to Azumi desperately. However, what was waiting for Haruhime there was the news of the cruel Jiro's death and Murahachibu from people who were afraid of the aftermath of the city. Haruhime is a legend of sad and tragic love, chasing after Jiro from despair and throwing herself into Shimizu of Yamanoi next to Uneme Shrine. In addition, both cities hold a grand festival of Uneme on August 15th every year for the memorial service of Uneme. It seems to be tough this year due to the influence of the new corona, but it is a recommended spot for history lovers! Please visit Uneme Shrine in Nara City, Nara Prefecture and Uneme Shrine in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture.

Ume Shrine. There is a legend in Sarusawaike that a maiden, who had a pessimistic view of losing the Emperor's favor, threw himself and died. Every year on the day of the "Mid Autumn Festival," a grand "Senjo Festival" is held on the surface of Sarusawa Pond, attracting many people. The emperor... There seems to be a theory of the 42nd Emperor Bunmu (683-707) and a theory of the 51st Emperor Heijo (774-824).

It is a shrine that is rarely open. If you look closely, the samurai is facing the Saruzawa Pond. A shrine maiden who served the emperor during the Nara period I committed water suicide in Sarusawaike. A company was built to calm the shrine maiden's spirit, but he seemed to turn to opposition overnight if he couldn't wait to see the pond. However, because it is a very god of ties, women will be shy when open Strange Traveler Takabon