Jyungyou 巡業

[Gacktoh 0]

春巡業

４月1日(日)：伊勢神宮 奉納大相撲

http://www.isejingu.or.jp/

４月6日(金)：神奈川県小田原市

http://sumou.huuryuu.com/index.htm

４月13日(金)：靖国神社 奉納大相撲

http://www.yasukuni.or.jp/english/index.html

４月14日(土)：神奈川県藤沢市

http://www.fujisawabasyo.com/index.html

４月15日(日)： 神奈川横須賀市

※pdf 　http://www.shinkin.co.jp/shonan/pdf/sumou.pdf

http://www.fujisawabasyo.com/index.html

４月22日(日)：千葉県船橋市

http://npo-kizunanokai.jp/oozumo.htm

Yokosuka Jyungyou

Hakuho or Miyagino-beya fans had better go to Yokosuka Jyungyou.

Kangyou-nushi(main sponser) is Kouenkai of Miyabino-beya.

Yasukuni hounou sumo is very popular among sumo-fans, but I like Ise-jingu Hounou sumo the best. When it is rain, the place is the most beautiful.

(Bomb about to be blown...)

[Jonosuke 28]

I love the Ise Jingu Shrine, more than any other place of worship in Japan.

I truly feel when I am there, I am in the place of deity, so serene and beautiful. I have no doubt that this is where the soul of Japan resides.

If anyone has a chance to be around Nagoya or Osaka area, take a day and hop a train to get there.

You will be glad that you did.

Life has so much to offer and this place will make you feel it's all worthwhile.

Edited February 5, 2007 by Jonosuke

[kaiguma 0]

I love the Ise Jingu Shrine, more than any other place of worship in Japan.

In Architecture School, we heavily studied what we call the "Ise Shrine.' No "Jingu" though. Are they the same? The one we studied is smallish (compared to the more fantastic shrines and temples) but located on a large sanctified grounds that are well protected and hidden deep in a grove. There are two Ise shrine building sites and at a certain interval, I forget how many years, a new temple is built and the old temple is destroyed, celebrating the renewal cycle. The new shrine is built using the perfect preserved ancient building techniques, employing authentic shokunin, with wood harvested from the grounds. So much care is taken for the wood, that even a column is placed facing the same direction that the tree grew before it was harvested to become a part of the building. The shrine's form and the renewal concept are derived from the spirit of agriculture. Specifically the form is reminiscent of a grain storage house from ancient times.

[Gacktoh 0]

I love the Ise Jingu Shrine, more than any other place of worship in Japan.

In Architecture School, we heavily studied what we call the "Ise Shrine.' No "Jingu" though. Are they the same? The one we studied is smallish (compared to the more fantastic shrines and temples) but located on a large sanctified grounds that are well protected and hidden deep in a grove. There are two Ise shrine building sites and at a certain interval, I forget how many years, a new temple is built and the old temple is destroyed, celebrating the renewal cycle. The new shrine is built using the perfect preserved ancient building techniques, employing authentic shokunin, with wood harvested from the grounds. So much care is taken for the wood, that even a column is placed facing the same direction that the tree grew before it was harvested to become a part of the building. The shrine's form and the renewal concept are derived from the spirit of agriculture. Specifically the form is reminiscent of a grain storage house from ancient times.

English site of Isejingu jingu is a Japanese word, means Shrine.

http://www.isejingu.or.jp/english/index.htm

Uji Bridge

http://www.isejingu.or.jp/english/naigu/img/2b.jpg

When Rikishi across this bridge, it is sooooooooooooooooooooooo nice to see.

We had better see from a bit far!

(I am not worthy...)

[kaiguma 0]

English site of Isejingu jingu is a Japanese word, means Shrine.

http://www.isejingu.or.jp/english/index.htm

That's the one! I guess Jonosuke sent me to the 'ATM machine' with a 'shiba inu dog' (I am not worthy...)

Since 1997, it has been one of my dreams to see Ise Jingu. Unfortunately, my first trip to Japan was only 10 days: 5 in Tokyo, 2 in Kyoto, and 3 in Osaka with loads of new family and friends to be visiting. A day trip was out of the quesiton (I am not worthy...)

Next time, then! Is the jyungyo this time every year? Maybe I can get a twofer! Where on the grounds is the jyungyo held, in front of the shrine? It must be amazing! If anyone goes, please post a few pictures.

Thanks,

Kaiguma

[kaiguma 0]

crossing Uji Hachi

Apparently this is always in early April. From the website you linked to above:

Jingu Sumo Tournament is held every year in spring at the Sumo ring in the Jingu Kaikan. Before this tournament, a ceremony, where the Grand Champions are displayed, is performed at the garden of the Naiku to honor the Amaterasu Omikami [supreme deity].

[Danjinoumi 9]

Ise-jingu is a great place to see a jungyou. I was able to go one year when I was living in Mie Prefecture. It's pretty informal, and even the seats farthest from the dohyo are still way closer than what you could normally afford at a hon-basho.

I must say, though, I totally screwed up. I got there early enough to sit anywhere I wanted to, and for some stupid reason ended up sitting on the mukou-joumen side. I got a great look at the back of Takamisakari as he was getting his mage done, and an equally great view from the back of Asashoryu's tsukebito tying his tsuna (actually, that part was probably better seen from the back). Oh well!

I can dig up directions and stuff if anyone is interested. I took the Kintetsu line from my house down to the Ise-jingu area (forget the exact stop) and then a bus (forget which one) to the Jingu-Kaikan. Again, if anyone is really interested I can track down the details.

There was a request for a photo, so here it is, from the '05 jungyou:

(Had to throw a couple of photos of Mie-ken local boy and my personal favorite Yotsukasa in there, naturally!)

(This is the first time I've included attached images, so apologies in advance if they are too small)