Japan’s best starry sky Achi Village, Nagano Prefecture: “Walking event across the Kamisaka Pass” and “Long Autumn Night Sonohara Noh Stage Wood Thief Course” held

Achi☆Hirugami Tourism Bureau Press Release (2024.09.27) Achi☆Hirugami Tourism Bureau [Japan’s best starry sky] Achi Village, Nagano Prefecture: “Walking event across the Kamisaka Pass” and “Long Autumn Night Sonohara Noh Stage Wood Thief Course” held Known by many Tokyoites such as Murasaki Shikibu and Sei Shonagon, and works such as The Tale of Genji and The Pillow Book Walking along the ancient Tosando Road, which appears in the movie, and enjoying traditional Japanese performing arts Nohgaku at night. The Tale of Genji Hakigi Project Committee (Chairman: Takashi Kumagai) of Achi Village, Nagano Prefecture, which has the best starry sky in Japan, will hold a project on October 20, 2024 (Sunday) at Sonohara, Achi Village, a place related to The Tale of Genji. In order to let as many people as possible know about and visit the “Land of Sonohara” and the “Ancient Tozando,” we are holding two events: the “Walking Event Across the Kamisaka Pass” and the “Long Autumn Sonohara Noh Stage Wood Thief Course.” I will do it. In response to the 2024 NHK Taiga Drama broadcast of “To the Lighting One”, which depicts the life of Murasaki Shikibu, the author of The Tale of Genji, Achi Village’s Tale of Genji/Hachigi Project Committee has been
established. Since last year, we have been implementing a project to let as many people as possible know about and visit the “Land of Ancient Tosando” and the “Ancient Tosando.” We will be holding various events from Saturday, September 28, 2024, in conjunction with the season when the mountains change color with autumn leaves. Two special events will be held on October 20th (Sunday) during the period. Walking event over Kamisaka Pass
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Tosando is one of the Seven Goki Provinces, and is the longest official road with a total length of 1,000 km, extending from the capital to Mutsu and Dewa, passing through the countries of Omi, Mino, Shinano, Ueno, and Shimotsuke, and is a place for exchange and transmission of politics and culture. It was one of the main arteries of Japan at the time, playing a central role in the The Tosando road runs through almost the center of Japan. The most difficult part was crossing the Kamisaka Pass on the border between Nagano and Gifu prefectures. Kamisaka Pass is an area where the structure has undergone drastic changes, and is prone to heavy fog, frequent thunderstorms, and heavy snowfall in winter.Over 1,300 years ago, passing through this pass was not easy, and many travelers It is said that he lost his life. For this reason, stone imitations that travelers at the time prepared to pray for safety on their journeys have been unearthed, and it has become a nationally designated historic site as the Kamisaka Pass Ruins. We will start walking along this historic Tosando from the Gifu Prefecture side and cross the Kamisaka Pass to the Nagano Prefecture side. The final stop, Sonohara, is known to many Tokyoites, including Murasaki Shikibu and Sei Shonagon, and is also featured in works such as The Tale of Genji and The Pillow Book. Along with the atmosphere of the ancient roads that remain throughout the area, you can enjoy visiting historical sites and monuments of poems related to the area, such as Kamisaka Shrine, Hakigi, Shinano Hiei Hirokiin, and Tsukimido. Please take this opportunity to come to Achi Village, Nagano Prefecture. ■Bonus 1. Kamisaka Shrine Goshuin (limited to the Kamisaka Pass walking event) 2. Tsukigawa Onsen Noguma no Sho Tsukigawa bathing included (available after dissolution) ■Date Sunday, October 20, 2024 ■Capacity 20 people (reservation applications will be on a first-come, first-served basis) ■Meeting place   Fujimidai Kogen Ropeway Heavens Sonohara Parking Lot 5 3731-4 Chisato, Achi Village, Shimoina District, Nagano Prefecture 395-0304 TEL 0265-44-2311 ■Participation fee 3000 yen (includes guide fee, behavioral food, and insurance fee) *Payment must be made in cash. ■Cancellation fee For cancellations, please contact us by 5pm the day before. In case of cancellation on the day, a cancellation fee will be charged. ・Cancellation on the day  50% ・Non-participation without contacting us on the day  100% ■What to bring/clothes ・Appropriate clothing and shoes for mountain walking   ・Behavior food   ・Drink   ·rain gear ■Rainy weather Light rain will be held, stormy weather will cancel ■Reservation 1.WEB reservation Please fill out the necessary information and make a reservation below. https://bit.ly/tousandou 2. Telephone reservation 0265-43-3001 (Achi Hirugami Tourism Bureau 9:00-17:30) ■Reservation deadline   Monday, October 14, 2024 ■Co-host The Tale of Genji/Hakigi Project Committee/Achi Hirugami Tourism Bureau ■Cooperation Minamishinshu confectionery workshop Time schedule 7:30～7:45 Reception 7:45-8:00 Opening Ceremony 8:00 Bus boarding/parking lot departure
9:10 Arrival at Qoshimizu 9:30 Start walking 11:30 Arrive at Mangakuso and have lunch 12:30 Walking resumes 14:30 Arrive at Kamisaka Shrine and board the bus 14:50 Arrive at Heavens Sonohara parking lot and disband Notes ・This will be an event where you will gather on-site and disperse on-site. Transportation expenses to the venue will be borne by the participants. Please make your own reservations for express buses. ・Event content and time may change depending on weather and conditions on the day. ・We are not
responsible for any troubles between customers during the event. Thank you for your understanding. Please observe good manners and enjoy a wonderful walk. *Based on the travel industry terms and conditions, the tour is covered by travel special compensation insurance for recruitment-type planned tours. For customers seeking further peace of mind, we also offer “Domestic Travel Accident Insurance” and “Mountain Insurance,” so please feel free to apply if you wish. Autumn Yolong Sonohara Noh Stage Wood Thief Lecture
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/18496/248/18496-248-380d63f2e0ea67b369756f3bdc130927-1500×1000.jpg The traditional Japanese performing art Nogaku is said to be a Japanese musical created during the Muromachi period. The Noh play “Kokuzoku” is set in Sonohara, Achi Village, and is said to be the work of Zeami, the master of Noh. On the day of the event, we will explain the basics of Noh and “Kokuzoku”, perform the rengin “Kokuzoku”, and experience singing and shite. ■Date and time Sunday, October 20th  18:00-20:00 ■Place Sonohara Noh Stage (Sonohara Visitor Center is 300m from Akikidate) ■Lecturer Noh performer Otoharu Sakai  Kanze-ryu Shitakata, holder of important intangible cultural property designation Noh performer Michiyo Nakaya  Kanze-ryu Shitekata/Achien Original Noh class instructor  ■Participation fee free ■Application Not required, please come to the venue on the day ■Sponsor Achi Village Museum Association ■Support Shinshu Arts Council (Nagano Prefecture Cultural Promotion Corporation) FY2020 Agency for Cultural Affairs Cultural and Art Creation Center Formation Project ■Contact Us Achi Village Museum Association 1085 Komaba, Achi Village, Shimoina District, Nagano Prefecture 395-0303 Phone: 0265-48-0556 The Tale of Genji and Hakigi Hagi no Maki The Tale of Genji, Chapter 2. This volume tells the story of Hikaru Genji’s encounter with and farewell to Utsusemi in his youth. Utsusemi is said to be the heroine closest to Murasaki Shikibu’s self-portrait, and the story ends with Utsusemi troubled by her love affair with Hikaru Genji due to their different social status, and refusing to meet again. Utsusemi seems to be easy to flutter, but when approached, it seems to slip away. Genji Hikaru compared her to this mysterious tree, appealing to his heart’s sadness as he wanders through the path of love. On the other hand, Utsusemi also shares her own sad fate of not being able to accept Hikaru Genji’s love with Hagisagi. The Tale of Genji It is considered the pinnacle of Japanese classical literature. A 54-chapter long story written by Murasaki Shikibu around 1008. The life and times of the main character Hikaru Genji, an ideal nobleman, are depicted through his fateful love affairs with various ladies.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/18496/248/18496-248-84d7bfa5f85911ffc0d6dbf6dea1aa46-720×374.jpg The Tale of Genji/Hakigi Project Committee Achi Village and the Achi Village Museum Association established the Tale of Genji Hakigi Project Committee in response to the decision to produce “To the Hikaru Kimi”, which depicts the life of Murasaki Shikibu, the author of The Tale of Genji, in the 2024 NHK Taiga drama. Bringing the “Land of Sonohara” and “Ancient Tosando” to many people We will carry out a project to let you know about it and have you visit us.
Cooperation/Village Museum Association/Achi Hirugami Tourism Bureau Co., Ltd./Achi Village ◆The Tale of Genji/Hakigi Project
Committee WEB site 
https://www.hirugamionsen.jp/hahakigi_project/
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/18496/248/18496-248-e38396daa75a54d9419ebed54e4c9d8d-2000×1334.jpg Achi Village, Nagano Prefecture It is a quiet mountain village located at the southern tip of Nagano Prefecture, known for Hirugami Onsen and Hanamomo no Sato. Hirugami Onsen, which first sprang up in 1972, is an “alkaline simple sulfur spring” whose smooth, smooth water with a pH of 9.7 is like bathing in warm lotion. It is also called the “hot spring for beautiful skin” because it leaves your skin smooth and smooth. In addition, it has been certified as the number one place for stargazing (2006) in the nationwide continuous stargazing observation conducted by the Ministry of the Environment. The Star Village Achi Tourist Attraction Promotion Council was established in 2012 with the aim of leveraging this “Japan’s best starry sky” to revitalize the region and revitalize tourism, and to attract more visitors. Since August 2012, we have been holding the “Paradise in the Sky – Japan’s Best Starry Night Tour”. From October 2014, we have been holding the “Sea of ​​Clouds & Starry Sky – Paradise in the Sky – Unkai Harbor”. “Heavenly Paradise Winter Night Tour” will be held from December 2016. By the end of March 2023, more than 1 million people have visited the event. ◆Achi Hirugami Tourism Bureau WEB site 
http://hirugamionsen.jp/ ◆Star Village Achi Customer Attraction Promotion Council WEB site http://info.sva.jp/