火曜日, 6月 13, 2006

Random Beauty of Nikko







The water comes from the cave of Mt. Korei, which is located on the back side of Honden's main hall. People believe that the spring has two effects. First, that water might have a spiritual effect on eye disease and second, that water makes tasty sake.




Local sake brewers believe that spring water in the precinct of the shrines make tasty sake. They organized a group, and dedicated representative brands to the shrines. The group of sake brewers holds two festivals a year. One is to pray for the abundant product in October. Another festival is to reward the abundant product in May.






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