【English】All About Hiraizumi #39 The history of Hiraizumi Chapter 4 скачать в хорошем качестве

【English】All About Hiraizumi #39 The history of Hiraizumi Chapter 4

Broadcasted on February 17th, 2016 　The history of Hiraizumi 　Hiraizumi established by Oshu Fujiwara clan reached its peak at the era of the third lord, Hidehira. The Genpei War occurred at the time when West Japan was ruled by Taira no Kiyomori, while East Japan by Minamoto no Yoritomo and Oshu by Fujiwara no Hidehira. 　Minamoto no Yoshitsune led to win the war, but his elder brother, Yoritomo became suspicious of him because of his triumphs, and he got into a desperate situation. Seeking for safe haven, he fled to Hiraizumi where Hidehira lived and also he had spent his time from 16 to 22 years old. 　Takadachi is said to be the place where Yoshitune stayed in his later years. Remembering the hero who died young, the statue of Yoshitsune wearing Samurai armor is enshrined in Gikeido Hall constructed in 1683 by the lord of Sendai clan, Date Tsunamura. 　The wooden statues of Minamoto no Yoshitsune and Musashibo Benkei are housed at Benkeido Hall in the precinct of Chuson-ji. The 186 cm statue is said to be a life-size of Benkei. It depicts his death in a standing position due to confronting many enemies to protect Yoshitsune. 　Many historical figures and intellectuals visited here as they were attracted by the historical romance, such as the peace principle of Oshu Fujiwara clan and the tragic general, Minamoto no Yoshitsune. It could be a way to enjoy the history of Hiraizumi by paying attention to the stone monuments remaining in the precincts of temples and the town. Tourism and Commerce Division, Hiraizumi Town Hall kankou@town.hiraizumi.iwate.jp Hiraizumi Tourism Association Facebook   / hiraizumitourismassociationen