Tour participants (left) who receive ice from the president of Hachijo Shrine and experience its weight
As expectations for Lake Suwa’s god migration (Miwatari) are rising, tours to observe Lake Suwa by Yatsurugi Shrine (Suwa City) are gaining popularity. It is run by Lake Suwa Resort (Takashima, the same city), which operates the RAKO Hananoi Hotel, and 10 people participated on the 23rd. We watched the generations measure the water temperature, break the ice and check the thickness. There were many spectators on the same day, and about 100 people gathered on the shore of the lake.
The tour started last year and has been sold to guests of hotels and inns that it operates, mainly on Sundays. After watching the observation of the gods on the shore of the lake, I moved to the shrine and attended a morning ritual called “Morning Shinsen”.
At the shore of the lake, there was one act in which the presidents received the broken ice and experienced the weight. Takashi Hosaka (39) = Tokyo = who is currently working alone in Matsumoto City said, “I am very happy to be able to see the mysterious scenery and the state of the Shinto ritual up close. The beauty of Lake Suwa in winter exceeds expectations. Someday Once again, this time I want to come see it with my family. “
Kazumi Shiratori, 52, president of the company, said, “This scenery that can only be seen in Lake Suwa in winter is truly extraordinary. I want to cherish it as a project to let people know about Suwa’s culture and beliefs.”