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Izanagi-ryu
Yokohama Doll Museum
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The "Izanagi-ryu" tradition passed down in the Monobe-cho area of Kami City in the northeastern part of Kochi Prefecture is a folk belief system that blends elements of Onmyodo (the Way of Yin and Yang), Shugendo (a syncretic religion combining elements of Buddhism and Shinto), Buddhism, and Shintoism. Amidst livelihoods such as hunting and forestry, and a lifestyle intertwined with the mountains and rivers, various prayers have been offered to spirits for healing from illness, rainmaking, and household deity festivals.
The "gohei" (sacred paper streamers) used in Izanagi-ryu come in over 200 diverse varieties and are cut by religious practitioners called "taifu." One of their distinctive features is the "hitogata" (human form) gohei, which may have eyes, mouths, horns, and sometimes even limbs, symbolizing directional deities and spirits themselves.
While these may appear cute or beautiful in form, they are said to possess potentially fierce powers at times. Explore the world of gohei, ranging from various gods, cut out from "paper." Also, explore the world of Izanagi-ryu and Monobe, which have transmitted these traditions.
The "gohei" (sacred paper streamers) used in Izanagi-ryu come in over 200 diverse varieties and are cut by religious practitioners called "taifu." One of their distinctive features is the "hitogata" (human form) gohei, which may have eyes, mouths, horns, and sometimes even limbs, symbolizing directional deities and spirits themselves.
While these may appear cute or beautiful in form, they are said to possess potentially fierce powers at times. Explore the world of gohei, ranging from various gods, cut out from "paper." Also, explore the world of Izanagi-ryu and Monobe, which have transmitted these traditions.
Schedule | Apr 20 (Sat) 2024-Jul 21 (Sun) 2024 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Adults ¥700, Junior High and Elementary School Students ¥350, Infants free. | ||||
| Website | https://www.doll-museum.jp/13050 | ||||
| Venue | Yokohama Doll Museum https://www.doll-museum.jp/index_en.php | ||||
| Location | 18 Yamashita-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 231-0023 | ||||
| Access | 3 minute walk from exit 4 at Motomachi-Chukagai Station on the Minatomiral line, 13 minute walk from the Motomachi exit of Ishikawacho Station on the JR Negishi line. | ||||
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