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| a mountain of ancient worship |
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1917 meters above sea level, one of the mountains known as the "Three
Mountains of Tono." The summit is the border between Tono City, Hanamaki
City, and Miyako City.
It has been known as a mountain of ancient worship.
There are many alpine plants endemic to the mountain, making it a dream destination for alpine plant lovers.
Most of the hiking trail is dabgerous because rocky and has a lot of loose rocks. There are no toilets on the hiking trail, so it's a good idea to bring a portable toilet.
Within this area, capturing or collecting wild animals and plants, cutting down timber, and collecting minerals, earth and stone are prohibited.
There are Hayachine Shrine at the summit and at the foot of the mountain.
BTW, don't forget that here is a bear habitat! |
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| Tono Falktale museum |
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Tono is known as a town of folk tales, and the legends passed down in the
area became widely known throughout Japan when they were
published by one of famouse folklorist, Kunio Yanagita as "The Tales of Tono."
Tono Monogatari no Yakata (Tono Folktale Museum) is a facility that contributes to revitalizing the area and promoting tourism by collecting, storing, and exhibiting materials related to the region's folk tales and the background to their creation, as well as the history, culture, and folklore of the castle town.
Through various exhibits and videos, and through folk tales told by storytellers,
visitors of all ages can experience the legends passed down in Tono. |
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| only waterwheel working here now |
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This thatched-roof old waterwheel is located in the Yamaguchi district, which is an impressive part of Tono's tranquil rural scenery, with mountains and rice fields stretching out in the background.
Waterwheels are used for threshing and milling, and there used to be several waterwheels in the area, but with the advancement of mechanization in agriculture, the Yamaguchi waterwheel is the only one that remains today. It is still in use today, and you can tour the interior.
As you approach the watermill, the powerful sounds of the wheel turning and the water flowing jump into your ears.
With the grinding of the gears of the waterwheel and the splashing water,
the waterwheel is a sturdy and powerful sight that combines the power of
nature and the wisdom of life. |
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