{"id":31247,"date":"2017-12-11T08:00:12","date_gmt":"2017-12-10T23:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?p=31247"},"modified":"2020-08-08T20:16:34","modified_gmt":"2020-08-08T11:16:34","slug":"gifu-mino-history","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/gifu-mino-history\/","title":{"rendered":"Untouched History in the Heart of Mino"},"content":{"rendered":"
Sponsored by Mino City<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Mino City<\/strong>, home to the famous Mino Washi paper<\/strong>, Mino Washi Akari Exhibition<\/strong> and of course archaic Udatsu town<\/strong>, is like a capsule frozen<\/strong> in time. The artistic beauty of its Udatsu housing and the simplicity of a relaxing, local town from over a thousand years ago make it a ‘must go’ destination<\/strong> for any lover of history. But, step outside of that archaic bubble, and there’s more culture and history just waiting to be explored.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n What better way to explore the countryside<\/strong> than by bicycle? Feel the breeze rush through your hair and not only get there faster, but also stop wherever you like. And, if you rent an electric cycle<\/strong> from Mino-Shi station<\/strong> (complete with bell, basket and map), you can enjoy a relaxing cycle for just \uffe5500 for the whole day!<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Suhara<\/strong> really is my kind of shrine. There are no annoying crowds of people trying to take selfies and it’s caked in nature. There’s vibrant moss, wooden structures<\/strong> and an earthy fragrance dusting the air. What’s more, it’s right next to the gleaming blues of Nagara river<\/strong>. Stay in the speckled shade of the trees encasing Suhara shrine<\/strong>, or venture out into the sunlight and spend some time next to the river. Whichever you choose, I guarantee you’ll leave feeling relaxed and recharged. Japanese people are always talking about power spots<\/strong>, and if I had to choose one, it would be here.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Suhara Shrine<\/strong> was founded in 717 as a sacred shrine in worship of Mount Hakusan<\/strong>; a faith dedicated to the God of Agriculture popular in Ishikawa<\/strong>, Gifu<\/strong> and Fukui<\/strong> prefectures. It’s believed that you will have a rich harvest if you take sand from the shrine and sprinkle it over your farm. And, judging from the stunning farmland here, it seems to be working well for them.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Compared to our flashing white cylinders on the cliffs of England, this 9 meter wooden structure, used for shipping back in the Edo Period, is like nothing I’ve ever seen. Located right next to Nagara river<\/strong> and a beautifully red Torii gate<\/strong> at Sumiyoshi shrine<\/strong>, and still lighting the way today, it’s a great piece of history to explore.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Designated a national treasure in Japan<\/strong>, Oyada shrine is another masterpiece for nature lovers<\/strong>. With the beginnings of the Autumn magic beginning to show itself on the countless trees, it’s no wonder why this is a famous autumn leaf viewing spot.<\/strong> Coupled with the vibrant mossy greens of the ground and the splattering of light created from sky encasing trees, I can only imagine what exquisite contrasts are made when the leaves take upon the shades of burning fire.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n The shrine itself is home to the 500 year old Hinkoko festival<\/strong>, in which shine rituals are performed to pray for protection. Its old, wooden structure is complete with the kind of marks and wood scaring that really gives the shrine a sense of character and mystery. The seemingly endless staircase to the shrine is also a sight to behold.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\nRent-a-cycle!<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Suhara Shrine<\/strong><\/h2>\n
The details<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n
Kawaminato Lighthouse<\/h2>\n
Oyada Shrine<\/strong><\/h2>\n