[Ehime Prefecture/Omishima] Special viewing and special discussion of Oyamazumi Shrine treasures Shimanami tour

Omishima, located almost in the center of the Setonaikai National Park, which attracts travelers from all over the world with its beautiful scenery consisting of islands of various sizes, is called the "National Treasure Island" and has been the main shrine of Japan since ancient times. The revered Oyamazumi Shrine is enshrined here. Oyamazumi Shrine has Japan's oldest surviving armor used in the Battle of Dannoura, which is a national treasure. The collection includes swords and armor donated by the imperial family and successive generations of famous generals from the Kamakura period to the Warring States period, and 80% of the armor that has been designated as a national treasure or important cultural property of Japan (8 national treasures, nationally designated important cultural properties). 682 points) treasures have been preserved in their original form. ●In this tour, all the treasures of Oyamazumi Shrine will be specially released. In addition to that, (1) a special commentary by the chief priest, (2) a talk show with sword researcher Paul Martin talking about "sword culture" with the chief priest, and (3) you will be able to appreciate those treasures with a guide. ●From Hiroshima Port and Mihara Port, charter the luxury sightseeing high-speed cruiser "SEA SPICA" and travel to Omishima via Rabbit Island Okunoshima. Lunch using local ingredients and dinner of seafood BBQ are included.

Examples of major treasures owned by Oyamazumi Shrine that will be exhibited at once in this project: ``Bijuu Grape Mirror'' (dedicated by Emperor Saimei, Tang Dynasty, National Treasure), ``Red Silk Armor with Osode'' (dedicated by Minamoto no Yoshitsune, Heian Period)・National Treasure), "Tachi with mother-of-pearl decoration" (Dedicated to Shigemori Taira, Heian period, Important Cultural Property), "Odachi signed Sadaharu Five Years Heigo Senjuin Chokichi" (Dedicated to Emperor Gomurakami, Northern and Southern Courts Period, National Treasure), "Naginata" (Dedicated to Musashibo Benkei/Important Cultural Property), ``Konsu Majestic Armor, Helmet, and Large Sleeves'' (Dedicated to Kono Tsushin, Heian Period, National Treasure), ``Purple Armor with Large Sleeves'' (Dedicated to Minamoto no Yoritomo, Kamakura Period, National Treasure), ``Kiso Domaru with Osode'' (Dedicated to Yoshinaka Kiso, Heian Period, Important Cultural Property), ``Peony Arabesque Design Hyogo Chain Sword Koshirae'' (Dedicated to Imperial Prince Moriyoshi, Kamakura Period, National Treasure), ''Odachi Mumei Denden Bungo Tomoyuki" (Dedicated by Naoji Omori, period of the Northern and Southern Courts, National Treasure), etc.

Paul Martin Biography: Born in England. Previously worked as a curator at the British Museum, and currently serves as a councilor and researcher at the Japanese Sword Culture Promotion Association. He is also an expert certified by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, and contributes to the Sankei Shimbun's "JAPAN-Forward." In 2016 and 2018, he became the first foreigner to win the Japanese sword appraisal contest sponsored by the Sword Museum. He has appeared in many documentaries around the world and translated books on major Japanese swords. He is also well versed in Japanese martial arts.