Fukui🇯🇵Kanazaki Shrine

Located at the foot of the mountain where the ruins of Kanezaki Castle were located, there are hundreds of Somei Yoshino cherry trees planted, and it is famous for its cherry blossom viewing spots. The "Flower-changing Festival" will be held from April 1st to 15th. Anecdote of overcoming difficulties It is said that when Oda Nobunaga was attacking Asakura, he was surrounded by the Asai and Asakura armies. In order to inform him of this predicament, Nobunaga's sister Aichi put red beans in a bag tied with thin ropes at both ends and sent it to the camp. It is said that Nobunaga was able to defeat the Asai and Asakura armies at Omi Anesawa because he realized the meaning behind it. For this reason, some of the amulets and ema at Kanezaki Palace are in the shape of bags with the ends tied shut. "Flower Exchange" and the Palace of Love It is said that in the Meiji era, men and women who visited Kanezaki Palace to view cherry blossoms would say to each other, "Let's exchange flowers," and exchange cherry blossom branches to express their feelings. People believed that couples who had "exchanged flowers" would be happy in the future, and before they knew it, Kanezaki Shrine was known as the "Palace of Love." Not only during the cherry blossom season, but also on ordinary days, many young people who are seeking good relationships come to visit. #2024TravelReview