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.
Thank you for adding this fairy tale for those of us who missed it the first time. It looks like some of the statues were carved, do you know what wood was used?
Maybe it would be more fun to watch them in the same order as you.
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.
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.
Thank you for adding this fairy tale for those of us who missed it the first time. It looks like some of the statues were carved, do you know what wood was used?
Thank you for reading my old article. All of Asano's works are made of concrete. Which photo shows the wood carving you are referring to?
My mistake. The pheasant looked wooden from a distance. I wasn't sure. Yes, they all look to be made of concrete. Thank you.
I see. You're welcome!