[Japan Heritage] Introduction to the area associated with the Murakami pirates (Innoshima edition)

The Murakami Kaizoku were pirates who were active mainly around the Geiyo Islands during the Sengoku period. The Murakami Kaizoku were made up of three families based on Noshima, Kurushima, and Innoshima, and it is said that they sometimes cooperated with each other and controlled almost the entire Seto Inland Sea. The Murakami Kaizoku were registered as a Japan Heritage Story in 2016. This time, we will introduce two places associated with the Innoshima Murakami family.

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Setouchi Shimanami Reading

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Innoshima Navy Castle
Mount Shirataki

Innoshima Navy Castle

722-2211 3228-2 Nakashocho, Innoshima, Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefec...

The museum exhibits materials such as weapons and personal belongings left behind by the Murakami pirates (Innoshima Murakami clan).

A museum exhibiting the Innoshima Murakami family's belongings (weapons, books, etc.).

You can see Innoshima Suigun Castle in the background. At the time, there was no actual castle tower, but it was built as a museum in 1983 under the supervision of historian Tatsuya Naramoto.

This is the entrance to the museum. Admission is 330 yen for adults and 160 yen for children (elementary school to junior high school students).

Once you've checked in and are inside, you'll be greeted by a large model ship. It's impressive.

There are many exhibits, including weapons, books, dolls, etc. Several relics are designated as Important Cultural Properties of Hiroshima Prefecture.

Kinrenji Temple

The family temple of the Murakami pirates. It contains the Murakami pirates' treasure box-in pagoda and five-ringed tower.

Mount Shirataki

In 1569, the Innoshima Murakami Navy built a Kannon Hall as a lookout point.

Mount Shirataki

72-22101 Innoshima Ohamacho, Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture

Mt. Shirataki was originally a training ground for ascetic monks. Approximately 700 stone Buddha statues are lined up between the mountain gate "Niomon" and the summit. The sight creates a unique atmosphere. Behind the main hall is a strangely shaped rock called "Koishi-iwa," which is said to be a power spot for love.

The view from Mt. Shirataki, known as a scenic spot on Innoshima Island, is spectacular.

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Setouchi Shimanami Reading

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