獅子崎稲荷神社 Inari Shrine, Shishizaki, Miyazu
This is the spot where Sesshu, a famous painter (1420-1506) painted a famous painting of Amanohashidate in 1501 at the age of 82. This painting is a national treasure (pictured on the left). The story of Sesshu painting a mouse with his tears is here. 雪舟(1420-1506)はここで1501年(82歳)に国宝天橋立図(左)を描きました。「雪舟、涙で鼠を描く」というはなしはここにあります。 |