実話だったんだ…！！🌕『竹取物語』の舞台とされている場所に行ってみた🎋【旅行】

実話だったんだ…！！🌕『竹取物語』の舞台とされている場所に行ってみた🎋【旅行】

Once upon a time, there was an old man called the Bamboo Cutter. This is the opening sentence of “The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter,” a famous Japanese folk tale. Do you know where in Japan The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter is set? There are many theories, but the evidence is growing everywhere. Among the places that are said to be the setting of The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter This time I would like to go to Nara Prefecture, which is the most promising area. So, we have arrived at Kintetsu Nara Station, the central station of Nara! From here, in central Nara, you will find the setting of The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter. As expected from a central station! There are also signs for tourists. This is the first train I will be taking this time. We will head from Kintetsu Nara Station, where we are currently located, to Goido Station! The fare to Goido Station is as follows: Now, let’s set off while enjoying the view of Nara!! The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter is the oldest Japanese story, and is also found in the Tale of Genji. On the way, we will change trains at Yamato-Yagi Station. We’ve arrived at Goido Station! The place we are heading to this time is Koryo-cho There are a fair number of buildings in front of the station, so it’s not the kind of scenery you’d expect to see in the Tale of the Bamboo Cutter. From here, we will transfer to a bus and head to the setting of the Tale of the Bamboo Cutter. The fare to the nearest station is as follows: The author of The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter is unknown However, due to the low literacy rate in Japan at the time, it is assumed that he was not a commoner but someone from the upper class. It is also speculated that it may be a man. We arrived at the nearest station, Umamikita 1-chome! This is the place where The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter is set. At first glance, it looks like an ordinary residential area. Is this really the setting for The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter? After walking, we arrived at Taketori Park! This is a park that promotes Koryo-cho, the setting of The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter. There is also a large hall, and at first glance it appears to be an ordinary park. However, once you step inside, you will be greeted by the soothing sound of nature, the rustling of the trees. It’s a park with playground equipment and nature that people of all ages can enjoy. Nature surrounds us Of course, there is also bamboo! I wonder if Princess Kaguya was born here? There was a bench, so I sat down for a bit, feeling like the Bamboo Cutter! This park features a restored dwelling from the Kofun period, approximately 1,500 years ago. You’ll feel like you’ve traveled back in time to the Tale of the Bamboo Cutter There were “pit dwellings” and “raised storehouses” that I had seen in textbooks. Aren’t the stairs too steep? I might hurt my back. The scenery is so beautiful! I envy the people who live in this town. There was also a gold medal tower, so I took a picture of it. In the Tale of the Bamboo Cutter, it is written as Yamato Province, which is now Nara Prefecture. Additionally, the name of the Bamboo Cutter is written as Sanuki no Miyatsuko, and since there is a Sanuki Shrine in this area, the setting is Koryo-cho. The story of The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter is depicted, so please be sure to check it out. Many other areas claim to be the setting, but based on what is written in the records, this is the most likely location. The scent of osmanthus, which evokes Princess Kaguya’s shyness, permeates Koryo Town. In fact, there are osmanthus trees planted in this park. The scent continues to linger even in the present day, long after Princess Kaguya left. I noticed a big bamboo at the entrance. It was the toilet… How embarrassing The dragon associated with the Tale of the Bamboo Cutter was also swimming gracefully in the pond. In the park, the leaves were beginning to change color, signaling the arrival of autumn. Sanuki Shrine, which we mentioned earlier, is located very close to this park. The shrine is about a 5-minute walk away. It seems that this place is the setting for the Tale of the Bamboo Cutter, as the nobleman who appears in the story actually existed here. The scenery is like being in the Tale of the Bamboo Cutter. The shrine looks exactly like something out of The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter! This is the area where the Bamboo Cutter lived. There is also a place in Kyoto Prefecture that claims to be the setting of The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter. That is Kyotanabe City. Kyotanabe has a longer history than the Nara period, and is said to be closer to the time of The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter. The surrounding area is a residential area with a modern feel. In addition, it is convenient to access this place as it is not only accessible by Kintetsu but also by JR! Now let’s head to the place where The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter is set! As I walked, I came across an area called Yamamoto. There is also a building called Princess Kaguya House here, which is said to be the setting for The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter. The setting is believed to be the place where Princess Kaguya’s father, who appears in the Kojiki, lived. Kyotanabe is so confident that it calls all other regions’ claims lies. Here too, the scenery is such that there is no trace of the world of The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter. The Bamboo Cutter’s house is said to be near “Yamamoto,” which is considered a likely location because Yamamoto Station was once located here. I don’t really understand the feeling of looking around This is the site of Yamamoto Station. As you can see, the setting for The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter exists all over Japan, and there are still many unknowns. The fact that it’s shrouded in mystery is romantic! However, if there is anyone who knows, it might be Princess Kaguya who returned to the moon.

昔話で出てきた場所に訪れるってすごくロマンがありますよね！！✨
皆さんの故郷も実は何かの舞台になっているかもしれませんよ…！🗾

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