Chinese Herald News (Reporter Du Hailing) From October 26 to 27, a demonstration trip for Chinese people sponsored by the "Western Tourism Agency Water and Craftsmen" in Toyama Prefecture was held with the support of the Japan Agency for Cultural Affairs. The tour is based on three major temples in Takaoka, Toyama, and several craftsmen's workshops, showing the charm of Takaoka's tourism resources. Media personalities, influencers and tourism industry professionals, including journalists from the Chinese Herald, attended the event.
Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, is named after the poem "Phoenix Mingyi, Yu Pi Takaoka". It has a long history and is the hometown of craftsmen. During the two-day intensive trip, it was arranged to listen to the craftsmen demonstrate the production of round chimes and the sound of Sanskrit at the Shimatani Thang long workshop; listen to shakuhachi and the chanting of the monks of the Void at Cathay Temple, and experience the vegetarian food of Cathayo Temple; go to the famous local Yuqing Coast to see the peaks on the other side of the sea up to 3,000 meters; visit the newly renovated Shengxing Temple in March this year and experience yoga in the sound of the chimes; and that night and visit the Kanewu town of Takaoka Craftsman's Alley, which is an important protected area of Japan's traditional architectural complex. Admire the exquisite works of craftsmen in the exhibition hall of Xiquan. The organizers arranged for the demonstration group to stay in the "Golden Three Inches" homestay, which was transformed from an ancient folk home, and each place was uniquely arranged. The words "three inches of gold" are directly taken apart from the word "cast".
During the trip on the 27th, visited the famous "origami blue" process due to the coloring of bronze, the foundry factory "Nozoku", and went to the Royal Mountain Wagon Hall to visit the spectacular "Mountain Wagon", due to the impact of the epidemic in the past two years, the local temple fair was suspended, and visitors witnessed the "Roller Coaster" preserved in the guild hall was extremely luxurious, and it can be imagined that the bustle at that time was imagined. Finally, I experienced zazen at Shōryū-ji Temple, a zen hall designated by Japan as an important cultural property, and there are only three such zen halls in all of Japan. Also at the Ruilong Temple Tea Room, I also experienced the tea ceremony.
Beginning in the early Edo period, with Maeda Toshinaga, the second-generation lord of Kaga Domain, who supported the assistance of casting engineers and casting factories to revitalize local industries, Takaoka now accounts for 90% of Japan's bronze sales, especially famous for its sword-mounted gold and Buddhist tools.
In addition, Toyama Bay is famous for its seafood and is also the home of robot cat authors. Other sightseeing resources nearby include Kanazawa and Kurobe Gorge Railway. Takaoka, who occupies the best time and place, has rich tourism potential, and acts low-key out of the temperament of the craftsman's city, and only by actually walking inside can he experience its profound heritage and charm.
Takaoka, a place worth trekking through to see. It is said that it is a trek, and it is actually only two or three hours to get from Tokyo to the shinkansen.
The following pictures are provided by Yao Yuan, a participant in the demonstration tour group.
At Kotaji Temple in Takaoka, listen to the shakuhachi performances and the chanting of the Nihilistic monks, which rise and fall, and make the listener feel peaceful and peaceful.
The "one smile" at the entrance of Guotai Temple is probably an allusion from "picking flowers and smiling".
vegetarian diet. Tofu, bamboo shoots, and vegetables are also enough to fill your stomach and feel delicious. Bamboo shoots are eaten from bamboo grown in Guotai Temple, and according to the abbot, this bamboo shoot is not astringent and can be eaten when cut down.
Master Kitamura insisted on explaining to us with Chinese. Talk about "investigation and destruction", talk about "nothingness".
Shimatani Thang long workshop, listen to the craftsmen demonstrate the round chime production and thick Sanskrit sound.
The stone that descended from the sky at Katsuko-ji Temple. It is said that it may be a meteorite that makes a metallic sound.
People love ancient temples, probably because they can glimpse the eternity of time there.
Three inches of gold, these four words are taken apart by "casting". The transformation of ancient houses into hotels is full of ingenuity.
Ever heard of Origami Blue? A blue invented by origami Workshop, which is simply said to be a craftsman's sensibility and technique to color copper. Modern bronzes, beautiful works of art.
Takaoka Michezan Festival, a World Heritage Site. Originated in 1588 when Toyotomi Hideyoshi greeted Emperor Goyomori, the car has a long history.
The lineup displayed at the Takaoka Ochayama Kaikan is decorated with the utmost splendor and luxury.
Takaoka is also the hometown of the robot cat author.
The zazen experience here is in a very formal Zen room.