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The priest is the great-grandson of Amaterasu-Omikami, the life of Tenkayama. On the occasion of the Jinmu Tōshū, the god of rebirth and exorcism was killed because he saved the crisis by offering the Futo Mikatanoken (Futsuma no Tsurugi) to the Emperor, who was hit by the poison of his enemy in Kishu Kumano and fell into a predicament. Enthronement of the Emperor came to the area following the royal decree of the Kukunoku of Yue, and gave the people techniques such as rice cultivation, fishing, salt production, and sake brewing, thus creating the foundation of the industry within the prefecture. Since ancient times, the imperial family and other successive shogunate and warlords have been revered, and are still widely revered by the title of "Oyahiko-sama". The current shrine was rebuilt in 1916 after the Great Fire at the end of the Meiji era.

You can enjoy the view up to the Sea of Japan and Sado by climbing to the 634m peak at the Mount Yahiko Ropeway or the Mount Yahiko Skyline. In addition, the Yayoi Shrine, which sits at the foot of the shrine, has been known as Oyahiko-sama since ancient times, and has a mysterious space covered with trees that are over 400 years old and old cedars.

A confectionery shop near JR Yahiko Station. Specialty panda grills include custard and Kokura paste for each 150 yen. The recommendation is "" "", "", "which was awarded the #1 ranking of" Nippon Nationwide Local Snacks "in 2010. It is an exquisite match between a thick dough made with rice flour and a bean paste made with Yahiko's specialty Edamame Yahiko Musume. I want to buy and eat hot hot because it is baked in the store.

A rabbit-shaped geese, a ball rabbit shop. Six balls with an bean, 650 yen ~. It was born from a legend that the god of Yahiko gave the rabbit that ravaged the fields, and the rabbit became small.

About a 10-minute walk from Yahiko Shrine, a small museum in the forest, with a planned exhibition centered on writers in the prefecture. From the hills of the museum, you can see the mountains of Yahiko, where you can enjoy the cherry blossoms in spring, the deep greens in summer, the autumn leaves, the white silver in winter and the seasonal wind.

Located just a short distance from JR Yahiko Station, it is a relaxing spot where you can enjoy tunnels, mountain streams, and seasonal flowers. The "Momiji Valley" in the park is one of the leading autumn-leaf attractions in the prefecture. The maple and deciduous trees are colored red and yellow, and mid-October to mid-November are around. Be refreshed with a walk in the park rich in nature along with the shrine visit.

A day-trip bathing facility at Yahiko Onsen, which is located in front of the gate of the Yayoi Shrine. It boasts a rich amount of sulfur-containing-sodium-chloride springs and makes 100% use of the source of no water. In addition to inner baths and a generous open-air bath, there are also facilities such as rock baths, red pickles and restaurants.

About 300 years ago, it restored a private house of Nakanong built in the middle Edo period. There are four buildings, a thatched-hipped main house, a miso-kura, a wood-fired house, and a barn, and they also carry out hands-on learning. It is a valuable thing to know about peasant life in the early modern era, and the surrounding landscape is still in the past (it is closed in winter in December to March, but you can tour it on Tuesday and Friday morning because you burn firewood to protect thatch). The two buildings, Misozo and Firewood Shops, are registered as National Tangible Registered Cultural Properties, while the main house is designated as Yahiko Village Cultural Properties (Buildings).

A large day bathing facility where you can enjoy 17 types of baths for both sexes. There are four types of bathing available such as rock baths and cave baths. The large bathhouse has 12 bathtubs such as a vibra bath and a whirlpool, the Onyu has a sauna and a low-temperature sauna, the Meyu has a salt sauna, and there are also relaxation facilities such as reflexology and an este room. There is also a large dining area.

A liquor store with a exterior of Kura, which is over 100 years old. There is a warehouse that is a constant storage room, and it is a heavy but fashionable store. As a evangelist who conveys the charm of local sake in Niigata, where rice, water and climate are woven, he advises the sake that was for each customer. Various types of Niigata local shochu are also available.