「Ebino-English」List

Enjoying Ebino

Ebino is a land abounding in history as well as natural beauty.

Bishamon's Waterfall （毘沙門の滝 bishamon no taki）

Bishamon is one of Buddhism's Seven Gods of Good Fortune and is said to have stayed in a nearby temple for a period in the late 1600s.

Waters fall approximately 20 meters in total and are complemented by one kilometer of secluded walking trails maintained by community volunteers.　（map）

Kuruson River Valley （狗留孫峡 kuruson kyō）

The valley was used as a sacred training ground for priests as early as 700 BC and the ruins of the second oldest Zen temple in Japan can be found here. It is said to be the birthplace of Kuruson(Sanskrit : Krakucchanda), one of the seven previous incarnations of Buddha.

Today beautiful spring greenery, fall colors, and summer camping are available.　（map）

Fishing is also possible. Please keep in mind however that a permit is required. Yearly permits cost 3,000 yen and daily permits are 500 yen. They can be obtained at the following shop.

Sōma Shōten (相馬商店)
Miyazaki Ken Ebino Shi Oaza Kurishita 158 (map)
Tel: 0984-35-1538

Encampment Pond （陣の池 jin no ike）

The Ito Army set up camp beside this truly beautiful spring water pond before the famous 1572 Battle of Kisakibaru in nearby Ikejima.

This location was used in Kazuo Kuroki’s film, “Utsukushii Natsu Kirishima.” (English title: A Boy’s Summer in 1945)
Fireflies are known to come out in early June.

Ebino Plateau （えびの高原 ebino kōgen）

In 1934, the Ebino Plateau was designated Japan’s first national park.

The wild deer of the Ebino Plateau were chosen as one of the “100 Sights and Sounds of Japan.”　（map）

Battle of Kisakibaru Historic Site （木崎原古戦場 kisakibaru kosenjō）

On May 4th, 1572, a fierce battle took place here between the troops of Shimazu and Ito. The Rokujizo-to (Jizo of the Six States of Existence) was built by the war lord Shimazu as a memorial to casualties on both sides. There is also a monument to the poetry of Yoshihiro Shimazu.　（map）

●Battle of Kisakibaru Memorial Festival （木崎原古戦場供養祭 kisakibaru kosenjō kuyōsai）

May 4th
　This festival and vigil is a memorial for the soldiers who died at Kisakibaru.

Hachimangaoka Park （八幡丘公園 hachimangaoka kōen）

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●Evening Cherry Tree Lighting （夜桜ライトアップ yozakura light up）

Late March - Early April
　From late March to early April, two thousand cherry trees and two hundred camellias are lit up for evening viewing in the park.

The Buddhist Priest Kanematsu （金松法然 kanematsu hōnen）

Kanematsu was a powerful priest who settled in Kurishita, a district famous for producing shōchū(a Japanese liquor made from sweet potatoes). He was known for encouraging generosity and selflessness as well as tirelessly helping those in times of need.

He was also incidentally a heavy drinker. It is said that his last words before his death in 1777 were, "Bring an offering of shochu to my shrine and I will grant you one wish. I shall grant not a second nor accommodate greed."

Even today, people come from far and wide with wishes in hand, to give offerings of shōchū.　（map）

Masaki Station （真幸駅 masaki eki）

Masaki was the first train station in Miyazaki prefecture. Boarding passes from this unattended station are popular, as the name means “enter true happiness.”　（map）

Yatake Plateau Belton Campground （矢岳高原ベルトンオートキャンプ場 yatake kougen belton auto campjou）

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●The First Sunrise of the Year （初日の出 hatsuhi no de）

January 1st
　The Belton Auto Campground on the Yatake Plateau affords a breathtaking view of the new year’s first sunrise.

Ino Shopping District （飯野町区商店街 Īno machiku shōtengai）

●Ino Garden Market （飯野植木市 Īno ueki ichi）

First Saturday in March
　Spring planting season is celebrated with this annual market. Approximately 100 local shops and around 30 open-air booths with gardening tools, line the streets.

Ebino Plateau Mount Karakuni Climb Start Point （えびの高原韓国岳登山口 ebino kōgen karakunidake tozanguchi）

●Mount Karakuni Climbing Season Opener （韓国岳山開き karakunidake yama biraki）

Second Sunday of April
　Prayers are conducted for a safe mountain climbing season.

Kyomachi Hot Spring Village （京町温泉郷 kyōmachi onsenkyō）

●Kyomachi Two-Day Market （京町二日市 kyōmachi futsukaichi）

First Saturday and Sunday of February
　This historic event is the largest market in southern Kyushu. Approximately 450 shops offering items such as plants, antiques, and specialty products line the streets in front of Kyomachi station. Around 250,000 people come annually for these two kilometers of shopping.

●Kyomachi Onsen Fun Run （京町温泉マラソン大会 kyōmachi onsen marathon taikai）

Mid-April
　The Sendai River and Kirishima Mountain Range are visible from this beautiful running course.

Nishikawakita District Sugawara Shrine （西川北区菅原神社 nishikawakitaku sugawara jinja）

●Jumping Cow Festival （牛越祭 ushigoe matsuri）

July 28
　This event, in which we pray for the health of our livestock, boasts over 400 years of tradition. It’s a unique festival in which cows are encouraged to jump over a log raised 50 cm above the ground.

Ebino Plateau Ice Skating Rink （えびの高原アイススケート場 ebino kōgen ice skatejō）

Japan's southernmost outdoor ice rink!　（map）

●Ice Skating Season Opener （アイススケート場開き ice skatejō biraki）

Beginning of December

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