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[Tateyama, Tateyama] Experience the story of "Nansō Satomi Hakkenden" at Tateyama Castle!
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Tateyama Castle, which stands at the top of Shiroyama Park, is home to the Hakkenden Museum, which displays materials related to the long novel "Nansō Satomi Hakkenden," written in the Edo period (about 200 years ago). Opened in October 1982, the museum displays woodblock prints and nishikie (colorf...
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Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture is a city rich in nature, influenced by the Kuroshio Current, with a mild climate where flowers bloom even in winter, a varied coastline designated as Minamiboso Quasi-National Park, lush fields and mountains, and fresh seafood from the mountains. It's a town. It is also a town steeped in history and romance, with historic sites related to the Satomi clan, a feudal lord from the Sengoku period, who served as the model for Nanso Satomi Hakkenden. Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and spend a relaxing and relaxing time in Tateyama, located at the southern tip of Chiba Prefecture, just 100 kilometers from Tokyo.
Nanso Satomi Hakkenden is a full-length fantasy novel written by the author Kyokutei Bakin about 200 years ago. It tells the story of the Satomi clan, a military commander who actually existed in Boso, and the people associated with them. It took the author 28 years to write the full-length novel, which consists of 96 volumes and 106 books. The story begins with the feud between Princess Fusehime and Yatsufusa the dog, and eight young men with the character for dog in their surnames gather together as the Eight Dog Warriors, carrying beads with characters written on them scattered all over the place. They help the Satomi clan and play an active role. The epic story became very popular when it was first published, and has been performed as a kabuki play and many ukiyo-e prints have been published. It is still popular today, being featured on television, manga, movies, and more.
Shiroyama Park, where Tateyama Castle is located, is located on a small hill. If you climb to the top of the mountain, you can see the Tateyama of Tateyama , the calm Tateyama Bay, the Izu Peninsula, and Mt. Fuji in the distance, making it a popular spot as one of the best observation spots in Tateyama. It takes about 20 minutes to walk up the slope from the parking lot to the top of the mountain.
Don't worry if you're worried about walking up the hills. A free shuttle car operates on weekends and holidays from 10am to 3pm. The car is wrapped in "Nansō Satomi Hakkenden" design and is driven by a ninja!
Tateyama Castle, located at the top of the mountain, is a three-story, four-story castle tower-style building. Inside the building is the "Hakkenden Museum," which is open from 9:00 to 16:30. It is closed every Monday, and if a Monday is a public holiday, it is closed the following day. Admission is 400 yen per adult. There are no elevators in the building, only stairs. Commemorative goods that can only be purchased here, gacha machines, and commemorative medals are also popular.
After touring the museum looking at various exhibits related to "Nansō Satomi Hakkenden," you will climb the stairs to the observation deck. You can walk around the entire area, so you can get a 360-degree view of the Tateyama townscape.
The full moon rising over Tateyama Castle is so beautiful that it has been recognized as one of the "100 Most Beautiful Moons in Japan." Be sure to experience the story of "Nansō Satomi Hakkenden" and enjoy your stay in Tateyama!
Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture is a city rich in nature, influenced by the Kuroshio Current, with a mild climate where flowers bloom even in winter, a varied coastline designated as Minamiboso Quasi-National Park, lush fields and mountains, and fresh seafood from the mountains. It's a town. It is also a town steeped in history and romance, with historic sites related to the Satomi clan, a feudal lord from the Sengoku period, who served as the model for Nanso Satomi Hakkenden. Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and spend a relaxing and relaxing time in Tateyama, located at the southern tip of Chiba Prefecture, just 100 kilometers from Tokyo.
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