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| an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO |
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Embracing the sacred mountain of Mt. Hayachine, the traditional dance "Hayachine
Kagura" has been handed down through generations in the region.
Hayachine Kagura is the collective name for two kagura troupes, Otsugunai and Take.
In 1976, it was designated as the first Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property, and in 2009, it was registered as an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO, and is recognized worldwide as a common heritage of mankind.
The Otsugunai and Take districts are about 12km apart. |
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| currently, two houses remain |
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The "Doshin houses" were built in the late Edo period and were the residences of doshin (low-ranking samurai). They are highly valued as doshin residences from the feudal era and have been designated as cultural assets of the city.
They originally lived near Hanamaki Castle, but in 1680, 30 of them moved to the current area. Initially, 15 buildings were located on the east side of the road and 15 on the west side, and all had the same layout.
Naturally, this layout was too narrow, so the houses were expanded over the years and are thought to have taken on their current form.
Currently, two of the houses have been relocated and are preserved. One of the buildings has almost no signs of renovation and is considered a valuable example of a doshin house.
Entry to the premises is prohibited from December to March. |
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| a poet and fairy tale writer |
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The museum exhibits items such as favorite items, manuscripts, videos,
slides, and books related to the late poet and fairy tale writer Kenji
Miyazawa (1896-1933), who was born in Hanamaki and is known for his works
such as "GINGA TETSUDO no YORU (The Night On The Milky Way Train)."
He created works based on his beliefs and lived his life, and is known for seeing "Ihatov", a fictional utopia that appears in his works, as a motif of his hometown.
The museum also has a souvenir shop and a cafe space.
In addition, in the "Polan Square" located on the south side,
there is a flower bed that has been reproduced based on the design documents
left behind by Kenji Miyazawa.. |
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