Since ancient times, Japanese people have thought that there are 8 million gods in nature and everywhere in their homes.
The kitchen god who wants to make delicious food in the kitchen, the rice god who keeps an eye on the fact that if you open the rice bin, you can't waste even one grain, I want you to keep the toilet clean all the time The god of Kawaya who wishes to exist in the natural world until it reaches rice fields, fields, stones, trees, rivers, mountains, the sea, and if you take care, they will protect you, I believed until recently.
Most people now think it's a lie to have 8 million gods.
But,The world of sake is still deeply connected to “God of Sake”. And fortunately, recently"Sake God" is also called "All-you-can-drink sake sake 1 Grand Prix"High enough to be done!
This time,
- “Sake God”, “Shojo Festival” at Matsuo Taisha Shrine announces the beginning of the sake brewing season
- Thanks for the brewing being completed successfully
- All-you-can-drink Japanese sake “God of Sake” Matsuo Taisha “Sake 1 Grand Prix”
- "Sake God", an indispensable item for drinking sake
- “Sake God” Matsuo Taisha Shrine “Powerful Power Spot” Healthy Longevity, Love Achievement
- Traffic access to go to meet “The God of Sake”
Introduce etc.
There are countless other than "God of Sake" Matsuo Taisha
in Japan"God of Sake"Do you know how long are you?
Unlike Bacchus, which appears in Western Greek mythology, there are too many Japanese “gods of sake” and the number is unknown!
Since ancient times, people have been making sake that is essential for festivals at local shrines. There are many gods who are enshrined as gods of sake and do not know exactly how many people are there.
However, the number of “sake gods” that are especially worshiped by Japanese sake-related people is almost clear. It ’s a myth*Is a sake god reported to
- Kyoto City"Matsuo Taisha(Matsuo Taisha)Oyama(Oya no Kui no kami)
- Sake and God of Sake and Kake of the Umenomiya Shrine in Kyoto City
- Sakurai-shi, Nara “Omi-jinja Shrine”, the main god of gods (Omonomono-no-kami), Okamichi-no-kami, and Shikohiko-no-kami
* What is Kiki mythology: “Kiki” means “Kojiki”, and “Kiki” means “Nippon Shoki”.
The origin of “God of Sake” Matsuo Taisha
Matsuo Taisha is one of the oldest shrines in Japan, where the “god of sake” is enshrined.
The construction of Matsuo Taisha began in 1300 years (Daiho first year) about 701 years ago. It was the beginning of the movement of Emperor Bunmu, the emperor of time, to transfer the spirits enshrined in the giant rock Iwakura near the top of Mt. Matsuo to the shrine.
Scorpio is the place where God sits, and the temple is home to a prominent Chinese ancestor (there is a theory of Korean ancestry) who was engaged in agriculture and forestry in Kyoto. He also served as a company and company house.
Here you may be wondering why the clan clan said.
It is said that Mr. Tsuji's “秦” was used as a proof of the successor of the Emperor of the Qin Dynasty, and they were excellent in various technologies and had overwhelming economic power.
In fact, Katsura River (currently Matsuo Bridge is over) was flooded many times during the typhoon season, and it was the Clan family that improved it. There is a reason to say that they have excellent civil engineering techniques for flood control works and they have plenty of money.
Matsuo Taisha Shrine, backed by Mr. Tsuji,
- Mr. Tsuji's family was also good at sake brewing skills. (Many of the names with the word “sake” entered, such as the sake brewing company <Hatanosuke Kimi>)
- In 733, a fountain springs from the back of the shrine, and it is said that there was a notice that “When you drink sake with this water, you will be lucky and your family will prosper.”
- When 8 million gods gathered at Matsuo Taisha from all over the country, Matsuo Taisha's “God of Sake” gathers rice from the neighborhood and uses the water of the fountain. There is a legend to say
For this reason,Brewery first ancestor"Will be revered from all over the country.
“God of Sake” Matsuo Taisha Shrine related events
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"God of Sake"Matsuo Taisha's brewing prayer festival is held 2 times a year.
- “Jousai” → 11
- “Chuyusai” → “Midnight” in the middle of 4 month
Has become a sacred event for many brewers.
By the way, do you know why "God of Sake" Matsuo Taisha has a brewing prayer festival 2 times a year?
Kamijo Festival praying for brewing safety to the god of sake
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Since ancient times, it has been said that the letter “卯” means amazake and the letter “酉” means sake lees, and sake brewing has been used in “day of the strawberry” and “day of the niece”. The date of the festival is also said to be due to these old customs.
The Matsuo Taisha side is deeply connected with sake because the harvesting of rice ends in the fall and people start to make sake using this rice.11The beginning of the Kamijo Festival is a smart arrangement that should be done in a unified manner.
Participants will finish their dedicationYou will receive a large wooden bill and you will take it back to the warehouse. After that, each sake brewery was watched by “Sake God”let's start doing ....
In this video, you can get a glimpse of how much the brewers respect "God of Sake".If you are in a hurry, please start from 0'20 ”.
At the upper shrine festival of Matsuo Taisha Shrine, Kagura and Kyogen are dedicated to “Sake God”.
What is Kagura dedicated to the god of sake?
Matsuo Taisha Shrine is dedicated to singing and dancing to God in order to avoid calamities, and Iwami Kagura is dedicated to the sake industry with a wish for prosperity and brewing safety. State).
Kyogen dedicated to the god of sake
It is a play that feels humorous, composed of songs, dances, and narratives. What is the content,
| “I have no mastery to become wealthy,” a god of fortune appears in front of a poor man |
| (I.e. |
| The god of fortune says: “You have to have a good hand to be rich, but your money is not money. It means you have a heart. You can get rich when you get up early, get married, or be kind to people. " |
| (I.e. |
| He sings and dances and drinks alcohol, and then comes home to embody “Fuku come to the laughing gate”. The scenario. |
It's a humorous, human-friendly and friendly “god of sake”!
How in this kyogen“Matsuo God is a god ’s sake servant”It is expressed as exceptional treatment.
The modern Kamijo festival is not only Japanese sake, but also brewing and retailers such as Western liquor, miso, soy sauce, vinegar, etc. FestivalFrom that, you can see that the god of sake “God of Matsuo Taisha” is the god among the gods of sake!
Nakatsuji Festival thanks to the sake god for finishing the brewing
Tomorrow 4 / 9 #Matsuo Taisha で #The Lieutenant Festival Will be done!#Brew Thanksgiving Also called, thank God that the brewing was completed successfully.A shrine maiden by # Kagura Will also be dedicated ⇒https://t.co/TtHkKVBlbb #Kyoto # Shrines and temples # Tourism pic.twitter.com/hIORG1Vo3p
— Kyoko (@ kyoko075) April 8, 2016
4 is a festival that gives thanks to the "Sake God" for the fact that brewing has been completed safely.
Although it is a festival, the scale is smaller than that of Kamijo Festival, but it is a festival where the spirits and dances performed by the shrine maidens with flowers of Yamabuki are devoted even if they are not flashy.
If you don't like the lively festivals, we recommend that you visit the “Sake God” at the Nakamata Festival.
"Sake God" Matsuo Taisha Sake 1 Grand Prix unlimited tasting!
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The general flow of the sake 1 Grand Prix is
- Receive an original choco
- Sample the sake exhibited by sake breweries from all over Japan and write your favorite sake brewery on the ballot
- Aggregate to determine Grand Prix
something like.
However, 2018 breweries are exhibiting at the 1 Sake 50 Grand Prix, and if you taste all of the sake, you will be intoxicated.Therefore, the criteria for winning are a little vague because you say, "Choose from the sake you drank" !? However, if you participate in the festival thinking that it is a fun festival, Matsuo Taisha's "God of Sake" will be happy. Will you give me?
Please join us if you are a liquor!
Tickets are sold out every time, so apply earlyIs recommended.
In addition to cars, bicycles will be refused. In addition, in front of “God of Sake”, drunk is prohibited.
For further information, please read Sake 1 Grand Prix official websitePlease verify.
“God of Sake” Amulet of Matsuo Taisha that protects even drinking
You can get 3 types of amulet at Matsuo Taisha.
- Brewery guard
- Liquor guard
- Liquor guard
Brewery guards and sales guards are for those who are doing business with sake brewers.A liquor guard is an amulet for drinkers.
The word in the amulet is "Sake is a herbal medicine. Do not disturb your mind by dressing, not losing your body, losing thanks, not breaking the harmony. If you refrain from taking the right amount in a timely manner, you should endure it for a long time.. "
Is it only me that hears these words and reminds me of my daily drinking attitude? However, “Sake God” says that there is no need to worry.
Because the true meaning of “God of Sake”`` Mankin Waraku '' `` Longevity Longevity ''Because it is.
If you're like me and drink too much with this drink, take out your liquor guard in front of you and make sure you have the benefit of "God of Sake" Let's try to get the right amount delicious.
That's it! Let's be healed at the powerful power spot of “God of Sake” Matsuo Taisha!
It's been a while since the weather matched my free time, so I went to Matsuo Taisha Shrine, which is famous for its god of sake and power spots.We recommend a lot of turtles, such as the spirit turtle "Kamei", which is said to have a long life, revived, and the sake does not spoil when mixed during brewing, and the "spirit turtle waterfall", which feels like the cool and clear air is tightened. 🍀🍀 pic.twitter.com/e0p2SsFDg3
— Monami who loves travel (reading and traveling) (@VoyageurLibre09) 2018/8/26
Entering Matsuo Taisha Shrine,Cold air that feels cool even in midsummer.Matsuo Taisha, where the deep scent of trees drifts without stopping, is actually a powerful power spot.
Get back behind Mt. Matsuo, known for its steep and steep slopesFrom the main hall, the Scorpio, and the spirit of Reiken Waterfall, the powerful power that purifies the mind and bodyI feel it.
Why is that?
The god of sake was also a spirit
In realityMatsuo Taisha is not only a “god of liquor” but also a sacred area that protects the white tiger among the four gods (blue dragon, white tiger, suzaku, genbu) that protect the east, west, south and north after the transition to Heiankyo.But there was.
In addition,
It is
The power is felt around Matsuo Taisha Shrine, but there are three places where there is particularly strong power.
“Surviving Longevity, Reviving Water” Spirit of the God of Sake “Kamenoi”
Matsuo Taisha Shrine of the north precincts 3 Arashiyamamiyacho, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto City
Shinsen Kamenoi pic.twitter.com/yOHAmktwJn— Ashihara no Nakatsukuni (@sorewa_sateoki) August 12
There is a legend that sake does not rot when placed in the sake water.Spirit spring "Kamenoi". Water is flowing out of the turtle's mouth,
Not only drinking on the spot, but also taking it home in a bottle does not impair power. If you use it as water for brewing sake at home, or make ice on the rocks, Kamenoi's power will fill your body.
In addition, some people use Kamenoi's water for tea ceremony and calligraphy.Gives you power to improve your tea ceremony and characterIt seems that.
At Matsuo Taisha Shrine, you will encounter turtles everywhere besides Kamenoi.
The reason for this is that when Oyama Yodogami, the god of Matsuo Taisha Shrine, descended the Hozu River, there was a legend that when the flow was steep, he rode a kite, and when the flow was slow, he went on a turtle.God and turtleIt is because I respect as.
In Matsuo University, besides Kamenoi
Be sure to visit Matsuo Taisha Shrine and boil the turtle so that you can get a dream!
“Iwakura”, the god of sake
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Or that.
In addition, There is a place where you can throw your wishes and spears.It is also said.
In fact, Scorpio is a sacred place that originally prohibited worshiping other than priesthood. Kamigamo Shrine is still prohibited from entering Kamiyama.
At Matsuo Taisha Shrine, entry to Kamiyama is permitted only halfway, but it is generous for those who want to climb to Scorpio! If you receive special attention from the shrine maiden and follow them, you will be ok.
However, there are various prohibited items, such as photography is prohibited and even 1 leaves are not allowed to be taken home. Keep in mind Matsuo Taisha ’sObserve the rules and visit Matsuo TaishaBut give it power!
"Marital harmony and love fulfillment" The god of sake "Aioi no Matsu" is still hot even after 350 years ❤️
It is beaten in front of the main hallAioi Pine.
The pine tree, which was a large stock tree with male and female roots, maintained the age of 350 years, but unfortunately, it completed its longevity in 1956 and 1957 years, so now only stumps remain.
But stillPeople who come to worship as a symbol of fulfillment of marriage. The reason is,
It must be from.
“The God of Sake” Matsuo Taisha will entertain you with “barrel reading”
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“Sake God” is said to be a fierce spirit, but it can even make a fortune-telling “barrel fortune telling”.
Matsuo Taisha Shrine is famous as a god of liquor, but here is a popular fortune teller called barrel fortune.
When you pay, you receive three arrows and release them with a bow toward the target barrel. If you enter the barrel successfully, you will receive a commemorative lucky item. Even people who have no experience with bows can enjoy it.Source:Jalan
Click here for commemorative Daikichi items ↓
Because I hit the middle in a barrel fortune telling me ~~
Let's make 2018 a fun year too ~~ pic.twitter.com/x95C8x9H70— Ayumi (@ ayumi_o3o8) January 1, 2018
A design full of playfulness inspired by a cup of sake for sake!
If you like sake, you definitely want to get it.
Matsuo Taisha's “God of Sake” likes “Ushimizu Feast” and “Sake God Freema”
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At “God of Sake” Matsuo Taisha,
Don't forget to visit
In addition, there are many seasonal festivals held at Matsuo Taisha Shrine.
"Sake God" seems to be devoted to resource and energy conservation and environmental conservation ♪
How to get to “God of Sake” Matsuo Taisha
| Access | When using public institutions
Travel time is about 40 minutes from Kyoto Station By taxi Kyoto Station → Matsuo Taisha Time required: 24 minutes Fee: 2800 yen (NAVITIMEreference) When using a private car 7.6km from Kyoto Circulation Expressway Oharano IC Travel time: 20 minutes (NAVITIMEreference)
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| Parking | Free private cars (100 units) |
| Release time | Weekdays: 10: 00 to 16: 00 Sundays and holidays until 16: 30 |
| Tour duration | Min 30 min |
| Museum Admissions Fee | Adult: 500 yen Student: 400 yen Child: 300 yen |
| Museum Holidays | Open all year round |
| Inquiry | Matsuo Taisha: 075-871-5016 616-0024 3 Arashiyamamiyacho, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto |
| Official Website | http://www.matsunoo.or.jp/ |
Summary: “God of Sake” Matsuo Taisha Tortoise grows in Niigata!
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Located in “Road Station Ochi-Chira Pier Park Rest Pier” in Niigata, known as the Sake KingdomGiant turtle millionIs the total length of 6 meters. It is considered one of the largest bronze sea turtles in the world.
There are many people who are too big to be surprised by the power, but this million turtle was actually the turtle of Matsuo Taisha's “God of Sake”. However, this turtle was so fond of liquor, so I moved to Niigata and drank too much delicious sake and grew up too much ... (^^;
Now, the spirit that protected the capital of Kyoto now protects sake lovers as a gentle “god of sake”.
Even though it is the same Kyoto, is the atmosphere so different from Arashiyama and one station? Surprisingly, Matsuo Taisha is as quiet as another world. It is also a power spot that can not be removed for those who want to explore Kyoto softly.
If you are not a Japanese sake fan, please come to Matsuo Taisha Shrine to meet “God of Sake” and Kame.
