Walk in the Footsteps of the Great Historical Figures of Yawata
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There are three great historical figures of Yawata.
The first is Shokado Shojo, a priest of the Iwashimizu Hachimangu Shrine. The Shokado Garden Art Museum contains a garden and many buildings and art associated with Shokado, as well as his beloved cross-partitioned lacquered box that inspired the creation of the Shokado bento lunch box.The second great figure is Thomas Edison, a giant among inventors. Edison used bamboo from Mt. Otokoyama to perfect the filament for light bulbs, a move that led to their ubiquity.
The third great figure is Chuhachi Ninomiya, the first person in the world to discover the principles of flight. Ninomiya planned test flights along the banks of the Kizu River. He also built Hiko-jinja Shrine.
It is very interesting to walk in the footsteps of the great historical figures of Yawata.
Highlights
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Edison Monument
Edison Monument
Thomas Edison collected and tested bamboo from around the world in an effort to perfect the light bulb, and chose Japanese timber bamboo from Yawata after observing it burn for 1,000 hours. The stone monument has been preserved since it was erected in 1934 to celebrate Edison’s great achievement.
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Hiko-jinja Shrine
Hiko-jinja Shrine
The shrine was built by Chuhachi Ninomiya, who invented the first rubber-powered propeller airplane in Japan. It was built to offer prayers for safety in the skies and the advancement of the aviation industry. The grounds also contain a museum with materials associated with Ninomiya, articles donated by industrial associations, and more.
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Shokado Garden Art Museum
Shokado Garden Art Museum
A garden associated with Shokado Shojo, a priest and historical figure who played a central role in the elegant Kan'ei culture in the early Edo period (1603–1868). Visitors can enjoy an open-air teahouse garden, a Japanese rock garden, and other charming areas. There is also an art museum displaying materials associated with Shokado.
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Kyoto Kitcho Shokado
The Shokado Bento
The Shokado Bento meal was designed by the founder of Kitcho, a famous ryotei (high-end traditional Japanese restaurant). The restaurant is inside the Japanese garden that complements each meal with beautiful views.
