Tour the Hagoromo legend

The "Hagoromo Pine" is famous for the legend of the feather robe, in which a heavenly maiden descended and hung the feather robe on it. This pine is the sacred tree of "Miho Shrine," and is said to be the landmark where Mihotsuhiko-no-Mikoto and Mihotsuhime-no-Mikoto descended to Miho-no-Ura on the heavenly feather chariot. In addition, at "Haguruma Shrine," which was established as a detached palace, there is a custom of writing one's wish on a headband stone found in Miho no Matsubara and offering it there.

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  Miho no Matsubara

  One of Japan's most scenic spots, with a row of pine trees along the coastline for about 7 kilometers. You can see Mt. Fuji and the Izu Peninsula across Suruga Bay. In 2013, it was registered as a component part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Mt. Fuji - a place of worship and a source of artistic inspiration."

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• Haguruma Shrine

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  Hagoromo Pine

  The "Hagoromo no Matsu" (Hagoromo Pine Tree), which is said to be about 200 years old, is located in a corner of Miho no Matsubara and is an imposing pine tree known for the legend of a celestial maiden. Nearby, there is a path to Miho Shrine called the "Path of the Gods," and the pine trees continue for about 500 meters.

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  Helene's Monument

  It was built in 1952 to commemorate the French ballerina Hélène Giuglaris, who was fascinated by the Noh play "Hagoromo" and longed to visit Miho no Matsubara, but passed away without ever visiting the area. The monument to Hélène (Hagoromo Monument) features a relief of Hélène gazing at a Noh mask, and is inscribed with a six-line poem that her husband, Marcel Giuglaris, wrote for his late wife.

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  Miho Shrine

  This shrine, which has been watching over the Miho region since ancient times and is connected to the legend of the feather robe, is said to house a scrap of the feather robe. It is also mentioned in the Engishiki, and was deeply revered by the Imperial Court and military commanders of the Genji, Imagawa, Takeda, Toyotomi, and Tokugawa clans of the time. In particular, the Tokugawa shogunate donated the construction of a magnificent group of shrine buildings during the Keicho era (1596-1615). In spring, it is a famous cherry blossom viewing spot, and is also popular as a power spot for marital harmony and matchmaking.

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  The Way of God

  The gods who visit Hagoromo Pine are welcomed to Miho Shrine via a 500m-long avenue of pine trees, commonly known as the "Path of the Gods." Walking along this solemn avenue of pine trees, surrounded by old pines said to be 200 to 400 years old, will leave you feeling as if your soul has been cleansed. To protect the pines, the avenue has been maintained as a boardwalk to avoid stepping on their roots, and you can stroll along while enjoying information boards with songs and stories related to Miho no Matsubara. At night, the area is lit up, creating an even more fantastical atmosphere.

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• Hakura Shrine

• Miho Pier