滋賀米原一泊二日旅【ローザンベリー多和田・梅花藻の醒井宿・青岸寺お寺カフェ】ひつじのショーンだけじゃもったいない魅力あふれる北琵琶湖の旅。

滋賀米原一泊二日旅【ローザンベリー多和田・梅花藻の醒井宿・青岸寺お寺カフェ】ひつじのショーンだけじゃもったいない魅力あふれる北琵琶湖の旅。

Hello, this is “Chia’s Outing” channel, where I travel hard without a car. This time, I went to the Shaun Sheep Farm Garden, which was my dream. And, enjoy Maibara for one night and two days! Are there so many places to see in Maibara? That’s what I thought, but I was surprised to find that Maibara has so many attractions that just Rosanberry is a waste. Maibara Trip Day 1 *This is a video that was previously created in three parts, and has been re-edited in chronological order by adding a walk around Maibara Station after returning from Rosan Berry Tawada. I took the special rapid train from JR Osaka Station to Maibara for about an hour and a half, arriving at 9:55. The hotel is Toyoko Inn, right next to the west exit of the station. The bus to Rosan Berry Tawada leaves from Maibara Station, so it’s convenient. I left my luggage at the hotel, and since I couldn’t catch the 10 o’clock bus, while waiting for the 11 o’clock bus, I went to the tourist information center in Maibara City Hall at the east exit, which is connected to the station by a deck. We recommend visiting a tourist information center while traveling. I was also told about the Samae and temple cafes that I went to the next day. To get from Maibara Station to Rosan Berry Tawada, take the bus that leaves from the east exit of Maibara Station. Basically, you can take a bus, but since it is a local bus, it takes 28 minutes, and there is only about one bus per hour, so if you are short on time, please consider taking a taxi or a shared bus, which will take you in 15 minutes. . Reference information at the time of your visit ⇒ ・Route buses cost 500 yen, and you can use cash and transportation IC cards.・A taxi seems to cost around 2,400 yen. ・Reservations for the shared taxi Mai-chan must be made at least one hour in advance. The price is 800 yen, but if there are two or more people, there is a discount of 500 yen. I have not used it myself, so please check the website directly for accurate information. (I will paste the site in the summary section) The timetable looks like this. There may not be one per hour. We were staying in Maibara today and had some time to spare, so we took the 11 o’clock bus with original rose wrapping from Rosan Berry Tawada. In addition, in the afternoon, there are some regular buses that are not wrapped. Restaurant CHEF’S I arrived at 11:30, so I immediately went to the restaurant CHEF’S that caught my eye. You can use this place without entering. You can eat by yourself while looking out at the garden. Plate lunch with a choice of main deli items. You can choose bread or rice. The entrance fee is 1,700 yen, but it changes depending on the season, so on this day it was 1,900 yen. It means it’s the best time to see it. You can enjoy afternoon tea at Cafe EASY TIME. I’ll show you my admission ticket here. You will get your wrist stamped and you will be able to re-enter. First, we headed to the main garden’s rose and perennial garden. Perennials are perennial plants that temporarily dry up above ground, leaving behind their original buds and underground roots during times when they cannot grow, and then sprout again when the time is right for growth. Says. On this day’s owner’s blog, the late-blooming roses are starting to bloom, and the early-blooming roses are starting to bud the second flower. It said. I thought the roses would be over by now, but here I was able to enjoy the beautiful roses. The hydrangeas were blooming beautifully, and the Annabelle next to Renga Pagola was in full bloom. Rosan Berry Tawada is truly a “dream garden” created by owner Eriko Osawa. In 2011, Ms. Osawa, who was a full-time housewife, turned a former quarry into a vast tourist farm. Shaga’s garden This area is said to be Shaga’s garden. If you pass through here and turn left, you will reach the Rose Garden, but before going to the Rose Garden, let’s walk around the pond. Animal objects are hidden here and there. This area is said to be beautiful with cherry blossoms in the spring and red spider lilies in the fall. I’m back near the entrance. It’s a little scary when you look at it from the front. Other than the gorgeous roses, the flowers are also pretty and wonderful. It seems that the annual passport costs 5,100 yen. I would be happy if I lived nearby and could take a leisurely stroll. Once we returned to the entrance, we headed to the Rose Garden. Realistic stone statues of animals. The Rose Garden features English stone masonry that blends into the surrounding landscape and a charming guardian angel of the garden, with approximately 60 species and 180 rose bushes planted there. Kitchen Garden Next to the rose garden is the kitchen garden, where fruit trees, herbs, and vegetables that are useful in daily life are planted. There is a garden blog on the homepage, which shows the flowering status of the garden, and it is useful as it is updated frequently, especially during the rose season. Berry from ROSE & BERRY too. I was healed by the English style garden. Private Room The private room next to the kitchen garden is reserved for only one group per day, and can be used as a base for taking photos or strolling around the garden. It was set to be reserved for today. Head to the “Shaun the Sheep” area! Hydrangeas and roses are blooming on both sides of the road. The hut over the hydrangeas is cute. The top is a resting spot. It says to go straight, but we will go to the manor house first, so turn left. After returning, we had tea at a newly opened cafe. If you pass here, you’ll find Rosenberry Manor. Rosenbury Manor Manor House is a manor house that entertains lords and aristocrats. There will be special exhibitions, table lessons, flower lessons, sweets events, etc. I was able to take a look around as it wasn’t being used that day. The hydrangeas here are also beautiful. Go to the shop and experience workshop area. I went to the shop later, but I just walked past it and continued deeper into the store. I arrived at 11:30 and it’s now 1:00 p.m. This is a list of shops in the park. You cannot bring in food or drinks. Sean’s bread making looks fun too. The Shaun the Sheep area was created in 2019. I’ve wanted to come for a long time and I finally came. The SL train takes you on a tour of Rosan Railway’s Milky Way Station while admiring the beautiful scenery. From the station at the lawn plaza, we will climb up to the “Fairy Garden” and “Sheep Farm”. Admission is 500 yen for adults and 300 yen for children (under 3 years old free). You can experience exciting farm feeding and horseback riding. A pitch black face, a pitch white body. A rare breed of sheep that lives in the canton of Valais in Switzerland, characterized by its sharp contrast. The Valley Blacknose Sheep is said to be the cutest sheep in the world. You can touch it, but please don’t touch the horns. Amazing horn. The pony riding experience costs 500 yen and is suitable for children aged 3 to 6th grade. It seems that you can experience grape picking at the grape house around August 20th. You can experience feeding sheep for 100 yen at the sheep petting farm . If you have children with you, it would be great to relax and play with real sheep. A new facility was under construction. It’s finally here. Shaun the Sheep Farm Garden Shaun the Sheep Farm Garden is the only facility in the world where you can enjoy the world of the popular British clay animation “Shaun the Sheep” in real life. The sheep shed on the left is where Sean’s friends sleep at night. Sheep gathered together. Her expression is cute. This is a facility that recreates the rancher’s house that appears in the rancher’s house story. It’s a cute house that you’ll want to visit again and again, with decorations that change depending on the season. Sean and his friends are cooking while talking. A rancher relaxing in the living room. The photo is blurry, but there was someone playing this wonderful piano, so it looks like you can play it freely. There is also a second floor. The clothes hanging in the bedroom are also cute. Aardman Animations, the British production studio behind “Shaun the Sheep”, was so impressed by the tranquil location reminiscent of British nature that they decided to open here. FARMAGEDDON Tower & Stage This is a facility built in June 2020. This is an area that recreates the theme park created by the ranchers and sheep in the movie “Shaun the Sheep UFO Fever!” At the highest point is the Rosen House, which is modeled after a church. It is said that it is a multi-purpose facility that can be used as a venue for seasonal events and Sean-related exhibitions. It’s beautiful inside and you can see the farm garden from the top, so I think it’s a good idea to climb up. hillside cafe. There is terrace seating with a nice view. You can enjoy pizza, fried foods, and cute Shaun the Sheep sweets. This time I had time, so I walked to and from the park, but the park is large, so it would be easier to take the train. At the highest point in the fairy garden is an old olive tree that is about 80 years old. It seems that you can go inside the village chief’s house next to it. It says Toy room. A while ago, a parent and child were relaxing. There are small attractions here and there. Shaun the Sheep Farm Garden Store Shaun the Sheep Farm Garden Store. A store specializing in Shaun the Sheep goods. We have many cute products such as original goods, various stuffed animals, and sweets. TEA PASTRIES TEA PASTRIES is a tea and baked confectionery specialty store from Farrer’s, a tea house in the Lake District of England, which is the first in Japan to have an exclusive contract with the company, and will open in March 2023. I ordered cream tea. The scones and tea, as well as the clotted cream and jam, were amazing. I also bought some baked goods and they were all delicious. You can enjoy take-out products inside the double-decker London bus that was actually used in England. From 11:30 to 15:00, I enjoyed Rosanberry Tawada for a good three and a half hours, and it was very relaxing. On the way back, I took the bus at 3:15 p.m. If you miss this, the next one won’t be until the last one at 5pm. We enjoyed it leisurely, but if you focus on seeing the places you want to see, I think you can enjoy it for about 2 hours. After arriving at Maibara Station and checking in at Toyoko Inn, I had some time until dinner, so I decided to take a walk around Maibara Station. A peaceful landscape spread out. That white tower is the elevator research building of Fujitec Corporation, headquartered in Hikone City. What you can see over there is XIV Lake Biwa. This is the first time I have heard of the word “Shingsuigou”. (Apparently, it is a waterway built to block water flowing in from outside the area at the border.) For dinner, we ate a very delicious Japanese meal at Shikisai Studio “Yururi” near Maibara Station. It was listed on the gourmet map I got at the tourist information center, but there were many other restaurants on it, so I thought it would be a good idea to use it as a reference. We also enjoyed dessert with a cake we bought at a shop under City Hall. (No plates) Second day of Maibara trip The day after I went to see Shaun the Sheep at Rosan Berry Tawada, I took a train to Samaei, just 5 minutes from Maibara Station. Then, in August, I visited again to see the plum blossom algae blooming in the clear stream gushing out from Isake’s clear water. Maibara and Samae-juku can be reached in just 5 minutes, one station from Maibara on the JR Tokaido Main Line. The name of the station is “Samegai” with a “ga” in it. Since the forecast was for rain, I thought about going to Kyoto, but since I saw the Rosanberry Tawada, which I had always wanted to see, I decided that I would never come to Maibara again. I decided to come. Samae-juku is a very charming and charming town by the water, and I wanted to come back again during the plum blossom season. I thought I would never come to Maibara again, but I ended up coming back in mid-August. I did. The beginning and end are videos from that time. The guide to Samae-juku says it’s a 10-minute walk from the JR station, but first, go to the Samae-juku Museum, which is 5 minutes from the station. You can see the signboards for Shimizu and Baikamo in Isake. As the light rain continues to fall, I head to the Samae-juku Museum. Admission to the Samae-juku Museum (formerly Samae Post Office) is 200 yen for adults and 100 yen for elementary and junior high school students, and business hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Closed on Mondays) The Samae-juku Museum is a two-story wooden Western-style building that was used as the Samae Post Office until 1971. The building was built in 1915, and is known for being designed by American William Merrell Wallis. The current station building was built in 1934, with the exterior covered with mortar and the entrance location and interior layout changed. The neoclassical look was very modern at the time. Currently, it is registered as a nationally registered cultural property, and on the second floor of the building, old documents handed down by the Eryu Sozaemon family, which served as the headman and wholesaler of Samae-juku throughout the Edo period, are displayed. American William Merrell Vories (1880-1964) came to Japan in 1901. After serving as a teacher at the Shiga Prefectural School of Commerce, he embarked on Christian activities and founded the Omi Mission (later Omi Brothers Company). During the Taisho period, branches were opened in various parts of Omi such as Maibara, Imazu, Notogawa, Katata, and Mizuguchi, and they expanded their missionary, educational, and cultural activities. He also poured his energy into architectural activities, leaving behind famous buildings such as the Daimaru Shinsaibashi store. The architecture of Vories, from large-scale buildings to small wooden buildings, has a familiar and rich expression, and the historic buildings that remain in Omi convey this individuality. Initially, it was thought that Vories was the architect of the existing building, but in reality, he was the architect at the time of its construction. In fact, a blueprint with the title “SAMEGAI POST OFFISE” still remains at the Vories Design Office. However, there is a mystery here. When you compare a photo of a completed building with a blueprint, they are completely different things. However, if you look closely, you will see that the design of the first floor is almost exactly as planned. What kind of drama unfolded during the process from design to completion? Only Vories knows the truth behind the design change. In 1973, the Samae Post Office, which had been loved by the local people, ended its mission here and has now moved to another location. “Parent and Child” is a statue by Daizo Mori that he sent to a friend who was a postmaster. The Samae Wood Carving Museum, which we will go to later, is the Daizo Mori Memorial Museum, and many of Daizo Mori’s works are on display. Photos of Samei, past and present. It’s interesting what I saw after this. It is a very quaint town with many attractions along the Jizo River, all the way to Shimizu at Isake. It was a very emotional and wonderful place. It was ranked number one in Japan in the list of 100 famous waters of the Heisei era. Samae-juku high note. A tag is a board with rules, prohibitions, etc. written on it and hung on a tag counter to quickly make the purpose known to the people. A record of the struggles of the second generation of Samaei Post Office. When you tour the second floor, you need to pay 200 yen. During the post office era, the first floor was used for mail and telegraph offices and reception areas, and the second floor was used for the telephone exchange room and the switchboard operator’s duty room and ticket rest room. The exhibition exhibits old documents passed down by the Eryū Soemon family, which served as the headman and wholesaler of Samae-juku throughout the Edo period. Samaei has been a place of healing for travelers since the Edo period, when it became a post station on the Nakasendo route. In the travel diaries of people who came down from Kyoto to Kamakura during the Kamakura period, they recorded that they took a break at Samaei. The mother of the famous poet Fujiwara no Teika, Abusuni, wrote, “If you wash your muddy heart in your hands, it will be the dream of the floating world, and the waters of resemblance. ” The clear water that gushes out from the clear water at Isake was probably the water of life for travelers, soothing them from the fatigue of their journey. This spring became an oasis, and all travelers came to take a short break at Samae. Eventually, Samei became a post station. Samaei is a town that prospered as the 61st post station on the Nakasendo route during the Edo period. It is thought that they have met at important transportation points since ancient times, and it is thought that the ancient Tosando Road also passed through this area. Also, in the Middle Ages, the Kamakura Kaido, which connected Kyoto and Kamakura, is thought to have passed through almost the same location. So why did the position of the road remain the same for so long? This is thought to be because there are many places in Samaei with abundant spring water, making it a good place for passers-by to take a break. In addition, people naturally gather in such places, and over time a village is formed. Based on this, the Shogunate developed it as a post station during the Edo period, and it became the prototype of the current landscape of Samaei. When the post station was first established, it was under direct control of the shogunate, but in 1724 it became part of the Yamatokoriyama domain. The Yamatokoriyama domain had a jinya in the present-day Kondo area of ​​Gokashocho, and was ruled by the magistrate there. Under these circumstances, people living in Samae-juku had the obligation to support official travelers for free or at fixed low wages, but on the other hand, they also had the privilege of earning money by lodging at transport companies for ordinary travelers. However, in addition to post-related work, they also engaged in agriculture and paid taxes, just like in other villages. Samaei-juku, which is located one and a half ri from Nakasendo 60th Kashiwara-juku and 1 ri from 62nd Bamba-juku, still retains a strong vestige of the past. Princess Kazunomiya stayed at Samae-juku on her way to Edo to marry Iemochi Tokugawa. At that time, the people of Samae-juku welcomed her with floating lanterns. This is said to be the origin of Samaei’s Toro Nagashi. (This seems like a work of fiction. Sorry.) Samaei’s Jizo Festival is held on August 23rd and 24th every year, and includes chants and Bon dances. Toro nagashi is held in a beautiful scenery where plum blossom algae grows in the river. It’s a very attractive festival. I want to go there someday. It is said that the old Samaei Post Office was also a store selling mentholatum, which was popularized by Vories. In 1998 (Heisei 10), major repairs were carried out on the Samaei Post Office during the Heisei era, and at that time the former Samaei Post Office was registered as a registered tangible cultural property of the country. Although famous Vories architecture can be found in Osaka, it originated in Shiga. I would like to go see more Vories architecture in various places in Omi. The private houses are also retro and have a very nice atmosphere. Nakasendo Samaeijuku It’s raining lightly. Hikonyan. Sunday in early June. It’s only 9:30, so there aren’t many people around yet. Nakasendo Samae-juku, Isame-bashi. After walking from the old Samaei Post Office, I came to the two bridges that span the Jizo River: Isame Bridge and Samae Bridge. The water is clean. There is also a little plum blossom algae here. It’s hard to see in the video, but it was blooming a little. Plum blossom algae is a submerged plant of the Ranunculaceae family that blooms with small white plum-like flowers. It blooms from early summer (mid-May) to late summer, and reaches its peak in midsummer (late July to around August). Although it has only just begun to bloom, there were beautiful flowers blooming everywhere. Juosui Juosui is a famous water whose source was opened by Tendai Jozo in the middle of the Heian period. At first it was called Jozosui, but because there was a Juo-do hall near the spring, it came to be called Juo-sui. It’s a wonderful place. Ryotokuji Ginkgo Temple You will see a temple with a large ginkgo tree on your left. At Ryotoku-ji Temple, there is a large female ginkgo tree on the grounds that is 4m in circumference, 20m in height, and estimated to be 65 years old.Although most of the ginkgo trees bear normal ginkgo leaves every year, some grow on the leaves. It is called Ohatsuki Icho. Ginkgo trees are dioecious, and there are male plants that produce anthers on the leaf edges, and female plants that produce seeds on the leaf surface or at the leaf margins. I keep moving forward down the road with no one around. Higashi House (formerly Morioka House) It was raining continuously and there was a place I could go inside, so I went in and found the store deserted. The East House (formerly the Morioka House) was a former toy store, and before that it was a kimono store. There was an explanation that in the old days, the village was full of children, and the area was also lined with merchant houses, making it a lively place for people to live. There are wooden products, handmade clothes, miscellaneous goods, tableware, etc. All the items were wonderful and suited this old house. A photo of a beautiful plum blossom algae. I bought a bag and tableware. I’ll put the money in the mailbox. Teragaya Temple Ruins Once you cross the Genkaiji Hondo Bridge , you will find Genkaiji Temple and Kokenji Temple. I took the opportunity to go there. This is Genkai-ji Temple. I didn’t really understand much information about the temple or this monument. Is this Kokenji Temple? There is a tunnel in the back, called the Meishin Expressway “Hikone 68 Tunnel”, and if you go under the tunnel, you will see the ruins of Teragaya Temple on the left side of the road, and a cemetery on the left side. I don’t know because I didn’t go into the tunnel, but maybe I can’t go to the other side now. Opposite the former Koryu family residence gate (former Honjin gate) is the Jizo River, and the entire 1.2 km stretch of the river is a protected area for Hariyo. The distribution of Hariyo is limited to specific water areas rich in spring water, such as the northeastern part of Shiga Prefecture and the southwestern part of Gifu Prefecture. The Jizo River in particular is an extremely important area for the survival of this species. Hariyo feed on aquatic insects that parasitize Meika algae, and Meika algae appear to have a symbiotic relationship with Hariyo, providing them with a place to nest and lay eggs. From the area where the community center is located, it becomes an old townscape. Samae-juku Museum (Toyaba) The Samae-juku Toyaba was a facility that provided personnel and horses to passing daimyos and officials during the Edo period, and handled the transfer of cargo. It is considered to be a rare and extremely valuable building in Japan. The Jizo River flows in front of it, and the history of the town as a post town is harmonized with nature such as plum blossom algae, creating a beautiful landscape. It is also famous for being selected as one of the “100 Best Waters of the Heisei Period”. Normally there are only one or two wholesalers in post stations, but it is said that there were as many as 10 in Samaei-juku, and it is known that four people worked as wholesalers. The wholesaler was an important facility for the post station, and now the Kawaguchi family residence is the only valuable building left. The user guide says that the post office building and the two buildings are the same, but the sign says that you are free to look at it, and it seems that you can enter by paying a fee. In front of this wholesaler is a spot for plum blossom algae. It was blooming a little at this time, but when I went there in August, it was in full bloom and many people were taking pictures of the plum blossom algae. (The video for August is posted at the end.) The guest house Isenan across the street is said to have been a building that was once used as an inn. Samaei Woodcarving Museum The Samaei Woodcarving Museum opened in October 2002 as an art museum with a permanent exhibition of sculptor Daizo Mori, who was originally from the old Samaei Village Kami-Nyu, and his senior sculptors who built today’s Kami-Nyu. At the foot of Mt. Unzen, which is home to the Samaei spring water, the wood carvings of Kami Nyuu, the village of wood carving, are a traditional craft designated by Shiga Prefecture that has been passed down since the Edo period. The rare skill of carving patterns such as flowers, birds, clouds, and dragons on any flat or three-dimensional surface has been passed down to this day. Open only on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. *Closed in winter from November to March Woodcarving Village Kami Nyu is located 10 kilometers east of Maibara Station. (Quoted from Mori Sculpture Studio’s homepage) “Mountains approach, and the amount of sunlight in winter is said to be three hours.A family called Masato Socho Nyu has lived there since the Tenpyo period, and information and techniques from ancient immigrants were exchanged, and advanced It formed a cultural area. There were very few fields in the mountains, and for the industry, people had been carving wood for shrines, temples, mikoshi, and floats since ancient times. It is one of the few rare places where the techniques and patterns of wood carving can still be preserved. The origins date back to 200 years ago, at the beginning of the 19th century.At that time, there was an excellent temple carpenter named Chojiro in Kami-Nyu, and when his second son, Yusuke Ueda, was 14 years old, he started a carving training course with Shichiemon Kawaguchi, a fellow villager. Twelve years later, when Yusuke returned home after completing his training, he placed a cloud dragon on the transom of the main hall of the Kaminyu Shrine, and a Chinese lion on the chrysanthemum and paulownia crest of the carved door of the main shrine of the Kaminyu ujigami. Completed peonies and other works.The second generation, Yusuke, began carving the Hama Butsudan in Nagahama, further refining his skills and laying the foundations for a village of wood carvings where he was able to create various carvings in addition to Buddhist altars.In the Meiji era, he Mori Kyokusui carved the transoms of Osu Kannon-do in Nagoya, Echizen Eiheiji Temple, and Honganji Temple in Tokyo.Meanwhile , in 1920, the work of Kyokusui’s younger brother Kojiro Mori won an award at the Universal Arts and Crafts Exhibition in Paris.After World War II , craftsmen in the village started making roasted cedar carvings by burning the surface of the cedar carvings to take advantage of the wood grain.There was a time when roasted cedar carvings were exported, and they were used to create carvings such as raccoon dogs, cattail frogs, worms, and mino turtles. It gained popularity.It originally began in the middle of the Meiji period when Yusuke Ichiji and his second generation began carving Buddhist altars, and around the same time craftsmen for carving Buddhist altars, such as carpenters, ornamenters, lacquerers, and foil stampers, were born. In addition to woodcarving, Kaminyu has grown as a village inhabited by artisans of various traditional crafts, which is rare in Japan.It is still said to be a village for making Buddhist altars.”It was truly a wonderful woodcarving. it’s recommended. Samaei Public Hall Samaei Public Hall was built in 1936 and is a small building with a modest Western-style design. It is considered to be a valuable community center-like building from the early Showa period, combining Japanese design and construction methods, and was designated as a nationally registered cultural property in 2003. From Jizo-do , leave the Kisame-no-Shimizu Wood Sculpture Museum and head to Jizo-do and Kisaki-no-Shimizu. From here, we will also introduce footage from a sunny day in mid-August. This year, the plum blossom algae cannot be seen very clearly, so this is what it looks like.Although it is not possible to see it, it looks like this, but there are some very beautiful photos. Samaei Enmei Jizoson is said to be located in the 8th year of the Konin period (817), when Dengyo Daishi (Saichō) carved a Jizo Bodhisattva in this area and prayed for rain, and when there was a great drought, a heavy rain fell and the drought was relieved. There is a legend. This Jizo statue is a seated statue carved in the round shape of granite, and is approximately 270 cm in height. At first, it was enshrined underwater, so it was called “Shirihijijizo.” This Jizo statue is said to have the benefit of prolonging life and curing illness. Samaei Enmei Jizo is a popular symbol of Samaei-juku. The water source in Samae is located near a spring pond called Isake no Shimizu. Samae-juku is home to the famous “Sansui and Four Stones.” Sansui is the three springs of Isake-no-Shimizu, Juo-sui, and Saigyo-sui. It refers to four stones: , Kurakakeishi, and Kagemukaishi. There is a legend that Kagemukaishi is the shape of Betsurai no Mikoto, but it is now buried. The guide version contains the legend of Takeru Nihon. During the reign of Emperor Keiko, a large snake lived on Mt. Ibuki and caused trouble for people traveling there. Therefore, the Emperor ordered Nihon Takeru to exterminate this serpent. Takeru drew his sword and cut down the serpent, removing the worries of many people, but the venom of the serpent at this time made him suffer. When I finally reached the land of Samaei and cooled my body and feet with clear water, my high fever and suffering miraculously disappeared, and my body felt refreshed. Therefore, this water was given a name and came to be called “Shimizu of Isake”. Kamo Shrine Kamo Shrine is located near the clear spring of Isake. I climbed up the stone steps, but I couldn’t find any historical writings or anything, so I didn’t really understand it, so I’ll quote from a site called “Maibarand.” “It is not clear when Kamo Shrine was founded (the beginning of the shrine).In 1955, it was forced to relocate due to the construction of the Meishin Expressway . The building was dismantled and relocated, and construction began in 1960.The main shrine was relocated and completed at its current location in 1961.The deity enshrined is Wekeikazuchi no Mikoto.The god of rain, flood control, and agriculture. It is believed to be a blessing for agriculture, protection from rain, shipping, and warding off evil spirits.”I was glad I climbed through the rain because I could see the town of Samaei from above. Before returning to Saigyosui Station, instead of crossing the bridge from Juosui, take the road to the left and go to see Saigyosui. There was an explanation of “Awakozuka” in Saigyomizu. On the top of the rock is the Five Ring Pagoda, which was built in the fall of 1993, and has the 14 characters engraved on it: “One drink, one drink, one drink, one drink, one drink, one drink, one drink, one drink, one drink, one drink, one drink, one drink, one drink, one drink, one drink, one drink, one drink, one drink, one drink, one drink, one drink, one drink, one drink, one drink, one drink, one drink, one drink, one drink, one drink, one drink, one drink, one drink, one drink, one drink, one drink, one drink, one drink, one drink, one drink, one drink, one drink, one drink, one drink, one drink, one drink, one drink. Legend has it that when Saigyo was taking a rest on the banks of this spring during his journey to the east, a girl working at a tea shop fell in love with Saigyo, and when she drank the leftover tea foam after Saigyo left, she mysteriously became pregnant and gave birth to a boy. I gave birth. Later, when Saigyo took a break at this teahouse on his way back from the Kanto region, he heard the whole story from his daughter, looked closely at the child, and said, “ Now if a drop of bubbles changes and this child becomes my child, If it’s a child, return to its original bubble,” Mizukami prayed.He rinsed away the grime of the floating world in the clear stream of the well, and when he chanted, “Yamin,” the child instantly disappeared and returned to its original bubble. It is said that Saigyo built a stone pagoda in this place, thinking that he was his own son. Even today, the small name of this area is called Kosakei. There seems to be a spot for plum blossom algae, so I looked for it a bit, but I couldn’t quite figure out one more thing. Before going to the station, I stopped by Matsuo-dera Mandokoro, which I had missed. I’ll go back to the post office for a bit. The stately entrance with a strong onigawara tile on the Karahafu of Matsuo Temple Mandokoro was relocated from the entrance of Samegai Junior High School, which was completed in 1889. The main hall has been rebuilt at the foot of Mt. Matsuodera. Samaeimizunoyado Station. I saw it on the way there and was looking forward to stopping by on my way home, but it was closed. According to the website, it will be closed as of June 30, 2020, due to deterioration. Cafe/Lunch We will introduce gourmet spots in Samae, including those that are not included in the Samaei gourmet spots. “Honjin Higuchiyama” is a Japanese restaurant located in a renovated building that was used as the headquarters of Samae-juku on Nakasendo during the Edo period. You can enjoy a lunch meal using rainbow trout in a spacious restaurant. I couldn’t get in because advance reservations are required. I wanted to try the soy sauce soft serve at Yamaki Soy Sauce near the wholesale store, but I never had it again. Founded in 1902, the soy sauce shop was originally built in a building that used to be a liquor store in Shimo-Nyu, and a building that used to be used as a lumber dealer. Tachiki, near Kamo Shrine, was closed on both occasions, but it had the feel of a cafe in an old folk house and was very nice. Both times were closed, but it had the feel of an old folk house cafe, which was nice. When I went there in August, I had lunch at Kanaya Kitchen. It’s very convenient as it’s close to Samaei Station and no reservations are required. I ate Nijimasudon. I thought it might have a peculiar taste, but it didn’t have any stickiness at all, it just melted in my mouth and was very delicious. Desserts also look delicious. Chojiya is a Japanese confectionery shop located across from the Woodcarving Museum and Public Hall, and was apparently founded over 100 years ago. I went in because I was attracted by the cool sweets, such as plum blossom algae soft serve ice cream, shaved ice, and mizumanju. The famous water steamed buns inside the plum blossom algae on display are unique to Samaei. When I went in June, I ate Meisui Manju with strained bean paste. You can eat on the spot, but no drinks will be provided. They also sold bread, so I bought some to take home. When I went there in August, I ate shaved ice. It comes with water steamed buns, Baikamo soft serve, and Baikamo syrup. Tatamiya was founded in the Edo period as an inn and tatami business. After that, it began operations as the culinary inn “Tadamiya”. As time has progressed, the cuisine has been passed down from generation to generation as the current “Ryori Tatami-ya.” I went in when I went to Samae in June, and there weren’t many tourists at that time, so I was able to get in easily, but when I went in August, it was full. It seems like you’ll have to make a reservation during the tourist season. In addition to the course meals, there are also some light dishes, and I ordered the trout fry set meal. It was very delicious. When I looked outside from the second floor, I saw that they were taking out trout from the river’s pen. It was a very fresh trout. After going outside, I went to look at the fish tank. Kubota is a cafe inside a kimono store. Shaved ice and drinks made with famous water are popular. I ordered a rice koji drink. It’s 250 yen. I had a relaxing time in the shop. In front of the shop, blooming plum blossom algae were collected and floated as decoration, so you could see the beautiful plum blossom algae. When summer came, I wanted to eat shaved ice and warabi mochi, but when I came in August, I ate at a clove shop, so I didn’t eat at Kubota, but it was a big hit. The locations of the shops I introduced are roughly like this. (“Kanaya Kithcn”, which is right after crossing the pedestrian crossing from the station, is omitted) To Samaei in the days of Baikamo.Here is the video from August 14th. The reason why I went to Samae again was because I was staying in Seta to watch the figure skating “Gensan Summer Cup” and went there the next day after watching the game. As the typhoon was approaching, I changed my plans to stay another night and returned to Osaka after 3pm, but for some reason it was sunny in the morning and I was able to enjoy a walk. Please note that from Seta you will transfer at Maibara to go to Samaei, but you will need to pay as you will be using JR West until Maibara and JR East from Maibara. There was no payment machine, so I had the station staff do it for me. Last time I had an umbrella because it was raining, but this time I used a parasol. From the station, walk past the Matsuo-dera government office and the old Samaei post office, which you have seen before, to the Jizo River, where the plum blossom algae blooms. After this, please enjoy the video of Samei on a sunny day. (Some of the footage is also used for June) I went through the JR tunnel and went a little towards the Milky Way. A peaceful landscape full of nature spread out. The best spot to see plum blossom algae in front of Toiyaba is in front of Toiyaba, and many people came to see the plum blossom algae in August . I’ll post the photo I took of Chi and A, but please note that the colors may be different due to the use of various cameras. (As I always do) I was able to talk a little with a local old lady, and from that I learned that the plum blossoms are not so beautiful this year. When we came in June, there weren’t many flowers in bloom, and we thought they would be blooming more when we came in August, but it turned out that they weren’t blooming as much as we had expected. They thought it might be caused by the heat or the high amount of water. If there is a lot of water, the plum blossom algae will be under the water, making it difficult to see, so in front of the wholesale store, soil (?) has been raised to make it appear above the water. In addition, the local people are working hard to ensure that the plum blossom algae can be seen in a beautiful manner, which I am truly thankful for. I also did some, but there is a place in front of the wholesale store where you can drop off your donations, so if you go, please donate. The illuminations will be held from August 1st to August 24th, and the Samaei Jizo Festival will be held on August 23rd and 24th, so this is already my second time and I would like to come to Samaei again. Nakasendo has Kashiwara-juku and Bamba-juku, which I would like to visit, and I’m also interested in Samae Trout Farm. After this, I will return to my one-night, two-day trip to Maibara in June, and after returning to Maibara from Samegai Station, I will visit the gardens and temple cafe of Seiganji Temple. Walk from Seiganji Maibara Station to Seiganji Temple. Walk from Maibara Station to Seiganji Temple. There is a guide to Seiganji Temple next to the Orix Rental Car sign, so you can easily find the way. It’s less than a 10-minute walk from Maibara Station, along a peaceful path towards the mountains. Mt. Taio, which can be seen in the background, is a low mountain with a height of 300 meters and the view from the top is said to be nice, but it seems to be quite steep. Maibara Nursery School is the former site of Maibara Elementary School, and the gate is still in use. There are other remains of the elementary school besides the gate. Seiganji Temple was founded in the Middle Ages during the Enbun period of the Nanbokucho period (1356-1361).Beisenji Temple was built on this site by Doyo Sasaki Kyogoku, who was the guardian of Omi at the time, but it was built in the beginning of the Eisho period (1504). ) was destroyed by military fire. At that time, only the principal image of Kannon escaped the disaster and was enshrined in the small hall for a long time. After that, during the Edo period, when the third priest of Daiunji Temple in Hikone, Yotsu no Kami, was on a wandering tour, he worshiped a Kannon statue enshrined in a rotten small hall, and was deeply distressed, and in 1650 He entered the mountain in hopes of rebuilding it. At that time, thanks to the efforts of Gorosuke Ito, a resident of Tsuruga, the hall and temple were quickly erected, but Gorosuke passed away shortly after. The three priests of Tsumori mourned this loss and changed the name of the temple to Seigan-ji, using his posthumous son, Soten Aogishi, in order to pass on the legacy of the clan for a long time. In this way, after more than 150 years of starvation, Seiganji Temple was rebuilt in this area, and later converted to the Soto sect as the end of Daiunji Temple, and was also given temple territory and support from the third generation of the Ii family, Naozumi, and the fortunes of the temple were Takamasa. It has been passed down to the present day. Before going to Cafe Go, we will take a tour of the garden. (Cannot be used only as a cafe) Seiganji Garden, a nationally designated scenic spot The garden was built when Shusan Osho entered the mountain, but later, when Rakurakuen was built at the Keyaki Palace of the Ii family, the entire stone structure was donated and disappeared. I did. The current garden was built in 1678 by the third priest Kokin, who ordered Mr. Katori, the creator of Rakurakuen, to build it in 1678, and it expresses the world of Fudarakuyama, where Kannon resides. . In 1901, the study hall “Rokutan-an” was built by Zen Master Morita Goyu, and in 1932, it was designated as a garden of scenic beauty by the Ministry of Education. Seiganji Garden is characterized by its large number of stone structures and the use of moss to represent water. The structure is built with Mt. Taio as a backdrop, so you can enjoy the scenery of the four seasons: spring, summer, fall, and winter. The cherry blossoms in early June, the autumn leaves, and the snowy landscape in winter are particularly beautiful. Other highlights include the Japanese-Western style lanterns, the descending well-style lanterns, and Rokutan-an, a study hall connected to the Zen monk Goyu Morita. During the rainy season or after heavy rain, the dry landscape garden transforms into a pond garden as underground water seeps out. It is a garden created in the Edo period that has two sides, which is extremely rare in Japan. The sight of the lush moss submerged in the water garden and reflected on the water’s surface is truly an exceptionally beautiful sight. As explained, Seiganji Temple’s website now has a beautiful moss-covered garden filled with water, and a photo of the “karesansui garden transforming into a pond garden.” I think it’s difficult to come here, but I’d like to see both sides of the garden. This lantern is called an Oribe lantern (Christian lantern), which is a fusion of Japanese and Western styles. It seems that it was taken with it when the Seiganji Garden was created, but it is unknown where it was taken from. The tourist information center recommended the temple cafe, and it seems that the number of worshipers has increased significantly since the cafe opened, and it’s great that this historic garden has become known to so many people. is not it. I have a cup. There are cute Jizo statues everywhere. Finally, let’s go to the cafe. Kissa Ryo Seigan Terauchi Saryo “Kissa Ryo” There is a very nice counter made of a single piece of wood. The polished table reflects the beautiful scenery of the garden, making it popular for taking reflection shots. (I found out about it later, so I’m sorry for the photo that doesn’t show it.) The “descending well” (蝲踞, 蹲) is an important element of Seiganji Garden. It was originally a tradition in the tea ceremony, where guests lowered themselves as if crawling to cleanse their hands. In fact, if you want to wash your hands in this well, you have to bend down and crawl. This style of descending well is rare in Japan, and there are only a few existing locations, including Seiganji Temple, making it extremely valuable. It is unclear whether it was built as part of the landscape of the garden or because there was a tea room nearby for convenience , but it is an important element when observing the garden. Another important role is that the garden usually has the style of a dry landscape garden, but when a certain amount of rain falls, it transforms into a pond garden where water gushes out onto the moss. This is a device that allows water to flow into the garden once a certain amount of water has accumulated in the well, and is designed to prevent the water level from exceeding a certain level. In addition, accumulated water will be drained from the west side. I am amazed at the technique used by Mr. Katori who created this garden. In the book “Tsukuenki” written by Osho Koshin, it is described as a “Tama no Well of Merit”. The cafe is available only to visitors. [Offer days] Wednesday – Sunday (drinks only on Wednesday) 9:00 – 17:00 (until 16:00 in winter) I was surprised by this amazing quality cafe and looked it up on the site Shiga Toko, so here is an excerpt. Let me do it. The name of the Saryo is “Kissako.” In the Zen language, it means “Have some tea.” The chief priest, Kyoko Nagashima, became the chief priest of Seiganji Temple after five years of training. At the same time, I was working as an administrator at a nursery school, but I was concerned about the absence of a chief priest at the temple, so I quit my job two years ago to create an environment where a chief priest was present at Seiganji Temple. The manager of Cafe Go is his wife, Emyo Nagashima. He has a chef’s license and the title of “cookpad recipe ale,” and serves authentic Japanese sweets and homemade juices. Cafe Go’s menu also includes “Chief Priest’s Siphon Coffee.” I ordered some, but unfortunately the chief priest was away that day, so I couldn’t drink it. However, the cake and tea were delicious in a nice space, and I was able to relax and enjoy the end of my trip to Maibara. Having come all the way to Maibara, I finally decided to visit the history of Maibara using the information board as a reference. Origin of Yonehara-juku Naomasa Ii, who was successful in the Battle of Sekigahara, entered Sawayama Castle in the 6th year of the Keicho era and immediately began the construction of the Hikone three ports of Nagahama, Matsubara, and Yonebara. Genjuro Kitamura, who received orders from the Hikone clan, opened Yonebara Minato by excavating a waterway called Oyabori from Lake Irie in 1603. There, it served the purpose of the Hikone clan’s official vessel in case of emergencies, and served as a relay base for supplies such as annual tax rice and stored rice. In addition, since ancient times, in order to compete with Asatsuma Minato, it has been essential to cross Fukasaka, which leads directly from Nakasendo/Banba-juku to Maibara Minato. The construction work was entrusted to Genjuro Kitamura, and after three years, Fukasaka Road was opened in 1611, allowing cargo to be transported from Mino and Owari. With the opening of Maibara Minato, people and supplies gathered in Maibara Village, which used to have around ten private houses in the old days, and in 1843, Maibara-juku had 201 houses and a population of 904. was born. Therefore, it can be said that the origin of today’s Maibara lies in Maibara Minato and Fukasaka Minato. In front of Maibara Station, there is the ruins of Maibara Minato, where there is a carved wooden boat. There were also famous wood carvings in the lobby of City Hall. Bread and cakes were sold on the first floor of the city hall and were delicious. I came to Maibara for Rosanberry Tawada, but by staying one night I was able to go to Samaei and Seiganji Temple and enjoy the charm of Maibara. Thank you for your viewing. Please rate highly and subscribe to the channel.

滋賀県米原に泊まって、米原をじっくり観光しました。バラとアジサイの咲くころのローザンベリー多和田で念願の「ひつじのショーンファームガーデン」を見た後、米原駅前の東横インにとまって、翌日、梅花藻で有名な中山道醒井宿へ。きれいな梅花藻が見たくて再び訪れた８月の映像も加えて醒井の魅力満載です。米原駅に戻った後は、話題のお寺カフェのある青岸寺へ。カフェが目当てで行きましたが、名勝の青岸寺庭園もすばらしかったです。
新幹線の停まる米原駅の近くにこんな素敵な観光名所があるのは初めてしりました。滋賀にはいろいろな名所がありますが、米原も見逃せないところが一杯でした。

※以前３回に分けてアップした動画を時系列にまとめて、１日目の米原駅周辺散策を加えたものです。

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1:38 ローザンベリー多和田
19:58 米原駅周辺散歩
21:25 中山道醒井宿
59:42 青岸寺庭園とお寺カフェ「喫茶去」

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