In fact, the original story of this fairy tale seems to have been, "An old couple ate a peach they picked up in a river, became rejuvenated, and the old woman gave birth to a baby".
We visited Inuyama about 8 years ago. Loved the castle, but shame we missed this shrine. Thank you for sharing the story. It sounds familiar. Was there a film adaptation?
Actually, this shrine is not that famous even in Japan, and it seems that not many people stop by. By the way, a period drama called "Momotaro Samurai" was previously broadcast on TV, but that drama was only based on this fairy tale, so Momotaro did not appear. (^o^)
I lived in Nagoya for a year in 1989. Attended 千草高等学校 as an exchange student and visited Inuyama Castle once, but I don't have any recollection of it except riding in a boat. I lived in 日進町 which I hear is now 日進市. Thanks for the photos. I should go back and visit the Inuyama area.
When you lived in Nagoya, I also lived in Nagoya. Maybe you and I may have crossed paths somewhere. And I now live in Nagakute City, next to Nisshin City.
Momotaro would be right at home in Peachland, British Columbia, which I recently visited.
Peachland! Maybe that peach washed ashore in Japan from Canada. (^o^)
What a lovely tale and a beautiful shrine Shimizu-San
In fact, the original story of this fairy tale seems to have been, "An old couple ate a peach they picked up in a river, became rejuvenated, and the old woman gave birth to a baby".
We visited Inuyama about 8 years ago. Loved the castle, but shame we missed this shrine. Thank you for sharing the story. It sounds familiar. Was there a film adaptation?
Actually, this shrine is not that famous even in Japan, and it seems that not many people stop by. By the way, a period drama called "Momotaro Samurai" was previously broadcast on TV, but that drama was only based on this fairy tale, so Momotaro did not appear. (^o^)
The town's not on the Pacific Coast- it's in the Okanagan Valley, further to the north.
Unfortunately, it seems that Momotaro was not Canadian. (^o^)
A classic story - I've never visited the shrine, so thanks for sharing the photos.
You're welcome. There are many other unique places in Japan besides here, so I will introduce them to you in the future.
I lived in Nagoya for a year in 1989. Attended 千草高等学校 as an exchange student and visited Inuyama Castle once, but I don't have any recollection of it except riding in a boat. I lived in 日進町 which I hear is now 日進市. Thanks for the photos. I should go back and visit the Inuyama area.
When you lived in Nagoya, I also lived in Nagoya. Maybe you and I may have crossed paths somewhere. And I now live in Nagakute City, next to Nisshin City.
I read part 2 first : ) now I know the story!
Maybe it would be more fun to watch them in the same order as you.
Wow. Imagine a Western church devoted to Little Red Riding Hood.
Hahaha, the flexibility of the shrine is amazing.
This is a great tale :D
This tale is said to have been created around 1600.