{"id":578429,"date":"2025-05-01T09:01:25","date_gmt":"2025-05-01T09:01:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wacoca.com\/tour\/578429\/"},"modified":"2025-05-01T09:01:25","modified_gmt":"2025-05-01T09:01:25","slug":"%e8%87%aa%e7%84%b6%e8%b1%8a%e3%81%8b%e3%81%aa%e5%a4%a7%e6%b1%9f%e5%b1%b1%e6%95%a3%e7%ad%96%f0%9f%91%b9%e9%ac%bc%e3%81%ae%e8%b6%b3%e8%b7%a1%e3%83%bb%e7%be%8e%e5%a4%9a%e8%89%af%e5%bf%97%e8%8d%92","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wacoca.com\/tour\/578429\/","title":{"rendered":"\u81ea\u7136\u8c4a\u304b\u306a\u5927\u6c5f\u5c71\u6563\u7b56\ud83d\udc79\u9b3c\u306e\u8db3\u8de1\u30fb\u7f8e\u591a\u826f\u5fd7\u8352\u795e\u30fb\u65b0\u7ae5\u5b50\u6a4b\u3092\u5de1\u308b Tracing the Demon\u2019s Footprint. Fukuchiyama in Kyoto, Japan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title = \"\u81ea\u7136\u8c4a\u304b\u306a\u5927\u6c5f\u5c71\u6563\u7b56\ud83d\udc79\u9b3c\u306e\u8db3\u8de1\u30fb\u7f8e\u591a\u826f\u5fd7\u8352\u795e\u30fb\u65b0\u7ae5\u5b50\u6a4b\u3092\u5de1\u308b Tracing the Demon\u2019s Footprint. Fukuchiyama in Kyoto, Japan\"   width=\"580\" height=\"385\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MUWMrnDHG1w\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\n<br \/>\n\u81ea\u7136\u8c4a\u304b\u306a\u5927\u6c5f\u5c71\u6563\u7b56\ud83d\udc79\u9b3c\u306e\u8db3\u8de1\u30fb\u7f8e\u591a\u826f\u5fd7\u8352\u795e\u30fb\u65b0\u7ae5\u5b50\u6a4b\u3092\u5de1\u308b Tracing the Demon\u2019s Footprint. Fukuchiyama in Kyoto, Japan<br \/>\n<br \/>\nMt. \u014ceyama \u2013 Once Home to Demons This time, we\u2019re visiting Mt. \u014ceyama in Fukuchiyama, Kyoto. Long ago, it was said to be the home of demons, including the infamous Shuten D\u014dji. Not long ago, I visited the Kubizuka Daimy\u014djin shrine, where Shuten D\u014dji\u2019s severed head is enshrined. Since then, I\u2019ve wanted to learn more about these demons\u2014so here I am. First up, we\u2019re going to check out the demon\u2019s footprint. After a long drive this morning, plus walking around places like Ama-no-Iwato Shrine, Moto-Ise Naik\u016b K\u014ddaijinja, and \u014ciwa Shrine\u2026 I\u2019m pretty tired now. Somewhere around here is the demon\u2019s footprint. But before that\u2014wow, so many jagged rocks&#8230; These rocks were likely formed during the Ice Age.\u2028The area is often called Gankai, meaning a \u201csea of rocks,\u201d because of how they stretch out like waves across the land. Feels like something out of a Ghibli movie&#8230; There it is! The demon\u2019s footprint! It\u2019s huge! A river runs just beside it, and legend says the demon leapt from the opposite bank and landed here, leaving behind this mark. A bit further ahead is the rock where Minamoto no Yorimitsu supposedly rested after defeating Shuten D\u014dji. Hm? I looked into this beforehand&#8230; I think this is the Koshikake Iwa, or \u201cSitting Rock.\u201d Maybe someone moved the sign? Not quite sure&#8230; Still, it was the perfect size for sitting. Shind\u014dji Bridge What a breathtaking view&#8230;! The bridge is made of wood, and it appears to be suspended by these wire cables. Its shape resembles a torii gate. Nearby, I found this signboard with some information. Besides the famous tale of Minamoto no Yorimitsu slaying the demon Shuten D\u014dji, there are two other demon-slaying legends passed down in the \u014ceyama area. One of them tells the story of Prince Maroko, the younger brother of Prince Sh\u014dtoku, who defeated demons named Eiko, Karuashi, and Tsuchiguma. The demons used sorcery to hide themselves, making it a tough battle. But then, two white dogs appeared, each with a mirror on its forehead. The demons, reflected in the mirrors, were unable to remain hidden\u2014and were finally defeated. After the battle, the dogs sadly passed away. It\u2019s believed the dogs were divine messengers of the gods from Moto-Ise Shrine, where the prayers for the battle were offered. The dogs were buried near the mountain summit, and the mirrors were enshrined here at Mitarashi K\u014djin. The name Mitarashi is said to come from mi-terashi, meaning \u201cto shine\u201d or \u201cto illuminate.\u201d This deity is known for dispelling darkness and bringing light. It\u2019s a bit scary, but I\u2019m going to cross the bridge. When Yorimitsu and his men arrived at Mt. \u014ceyama to slay Shuten D\u014dji, they met a beautiful woman washing clothes by the river. She was a princess who had been kidnapped by the demon and was washing blood-stained garments. That spot is said to be this very river\u2014Futasegawa. Honestly, looking at this scenery&#8230; it&#8217;s easy to believe demons once lived here. You can see straight through the gaps between the planks\u2026 yikes. Now, let\u2019s head to the final spot I\u2019ve been wanting to visit. We\u2019ve arrived! It looks like Yorimitsu and his team are here to greet us. Japan Oni Exchange Museum This museum is filled with exhibits related to oni (demons) in Japanese folklore. What an intense presence&#8230; It\u2019s also located near the Demon\u2019s Footprint and Shind\u014dji Bridge, so if you&#8217;re visiting those spots, I definitely recommend stopping by here too. Thank you for watching until the end!\u2028If you enjoyed the video, please hit the Like button and consider subscribing to the channel!<br \/>\n<br \/>\n\u3010 \u82f1\u8a9e\u7b49\u5b57\u5e55\u3042\u308a \u3011<br \/>\n\u4eca\u56de\u306f\u798f\u77e5\u5c71\u306b\u3042\u308b\u5927\u6c5f\u5c71\u3092\u6563\u7b56\u3057\u307e\u3059\u263a\ufe0f<br \/>\n\u304b\u3064\u3066\u9b3c\u304c\u4f4f\u3093\u3067\u3044\u305f\u3068\u4e91\u308f\u308c\u308b\u5927\u6c5f\u5c71\u3002\u305d\u3093\u306a\u5927\u6c5f\u5c71\u306b\u306f\u9b3c\u306b\u307e\u3064\u308f\u308b\u30b9\u30dd\u30c3\u30c8\u304c\u305f\u304f\u3055\u3093\u3042\u308a\u307e\u3059\ud83d\udc79<br \/>\n\u3088\u308d\u3057\u3051\u308c\u3070\u3069\u3046\u305e\u3054\u89a7\u306b\u306a\u3063\u3066\u307f\u3066\u304f\u3060\u3055\u3044\u263a\ufe0f<\/p>\n<p>\u30c1\u30e3\u30f3\u30cd\u30eb\u767b\u9332\u3082\u3069\u3046\u305e\u5b9c\u3057\u304f\u304a\u9858\u3044\u81f4\u3057\u307e\u3059\u263a\ufe0f\ud83d\ude4f<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re willing, please subscribe to the channel\ud83d\ude4f<\/p>\n<p>\u203bThis channel is using ChatGPT to translate into English so that it can be understood by people from foreign countries. There might be differences in the nuances of the translation.<\/p>\n<p>\u203bFilmed in March. 2025<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;<br \/>\n1:50 \u9b3c\u306e\u8db3\u8de1\u30fb\u983c\u5149\u306e\u8170\u639b\u5ca9 Demon\u2019s Footprint<br \/>\n3:10 \u65b0\u7ae5\u5b50\u6a4b Shindo-jibashi Bridge<br \/>\n4:05 \u7f8e\u591a\u826f\u5fd7\u8352\u795e Mitarashi Shrine<br \/>\n8:00 \u65e5\u672c\u306e\u9b3c\u306e\u4ea4\u6d41\u535a\u7269\u9928 Japanese Oni Exchange Museum<br \/>\n&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>#kyoto #japan<br \/>\n#fukuchiyama<br \/>\n#\u5927\u6c5f\u5c71<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u81ea\u7136\u8c4a\u304b\u306a\u5927\u6c5f\u5c71\u6563\u7b56\ud83d\udc79\u9b3c\u306e\u8db3\u8de1\u30fb\u7f8e\u591a\u826f\u5fd7\u8352\u795e\u30fb\u65b0\u7ae5\u5b50\u6a4b\u3092\u5de1\u308b Tracing the Demon\u2019s Footprint. 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