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1-13-6, Mitachi, Ohtsuki-City, Yamanashi-Pref.

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<Yatate-no-Sugi> Japanese Cedar

Yatate-no-Sugi is a cedar tree designated as a natural monument by Yamanashi Prefecture. This cedar tree is located along a stream a little east of the top of the Sasago Pass, which was one of the most difficult sections of the Koshu Highway. It is said that during the Warring States Period, warriors going to battle through the Sasago Pass shot arrows at this cedar to pray for victory in battle, hence its name.
The tree has been preserved in famous paintings by Katsushika Hokusai and Utagawa Hiroshige, ukiyoe artists of the late Edo period.

<Iwadono Mountain>

Iwadono Mountain is the site of a mountain castle that is believed to have been built during the Warring States Period, a period that is marked by the sad history of the fall of the Takeda clan. It is designated as a historic site by Yamanashi Prefecture.
The remains of the castle gate, which is said to have been narrowly built with strong natural stones to prevent enemy invasion, are in good condition and of great academic value. The site is now a famous cherry blossom viewing spot.

The Legend of Momotaro in Otsuki City

In Otsuki City, there are many legends of Momotaro, an old tale from the past.

Once upon a time, a grandmother was washing clothes along the Katsura River when a large peach came floating down from the foot of Momokura Mountain. Momotaro was born from that peach. Momotaro grew up on Tsuru-shima Island and went to exterminate the evil ogres living on Iwadono Mountain. On the way, he gave them kibidango dumplings attached to his waist and made a dog at "Inume (Eye of a dog)" district, a pheasant at "Torisawa (A stream with birds)"mountain stream, and a monkey at "Saruhashi (Monkey)" bridge into his retainers. Momotaro and his men conquered the ogres in one fell swoop, and the people of the village returned to a happy life. Just as the stone staff that the ogre held in his hand is still stuck in the "Ishidou" area and still exists, there are many place names, legends, and legends related to Momotaro's fairy tale in the Otsuki City area. Iwadono Mountain, which is also the setting of the story, is home to "Oni no Iwaya (Demon's house made of rock)" where the red devil used to live. Looking out from inside the cave, you can see the shape of Mt.

<Sarubashi Bridge>

This is one of the three most unusual bridges in Japan and is designated as a national place of scenic beauty. The Sarubashi Bridge, which rises approximately 30 meters above the water, has a special structure that does not use piers, and is supported by four layers of twigs protruding from both banks of the bridge. The origin of the structure is not known, but it is said that around 600 A.D., Shirako, a landscape architect from Baekje, was inspired to build the bridge by the sight of many monkeys crossing to the other side of the river.

<Biscotti with an ogre's stick>

Otsuki City is said to be the birthplace of Momotaro. There is a pillar-shaped stone here that looks as if it is stuck in the ground at an angle. It is called "Oni no scepter" by locals, because the legend says that an angry ogre threw a stone cane at it and it stuck into the ground. Oni no scepter," baked in the motif of this stone, is sold at the Tourist Information Center attached to Otsuki Station. Please enjoy the taste of sansho (Japanese pepper) together with the "Oni no scepter," which has the motif of the "blue devil" from Mount Kuki, also located in Otsuki City.