Hayama Shrine in Ogatsu

Ogatsu, Ishinomaki, Miyagi

 

At Hayama Shrine in September 2011, Ogatsu, Ishinomaki, Miyagi.

This is a beautiful shrine with an Ogatsu stone slate roof.

It was one of the shrines that had a stage for Ogatsu Hoin Kagura, Ogatsu’s traditional art that is designated as a significant intangible folk cultural asset of Japan.

Because the shrine is located on a reasonable level above the sea, it was not washed away by the tsunami. But the shrine pavilion was dragged by the backwash and suffered fatal damage.

 

Hayama Shrine in Ogatsu

 

 

The approach to the shrine.

Hayama Shrine in Ogatsu

 

 

A small shrine located next to the approach.

Hayama Shrine in Ogatsu

 

 

The approach to Isono Shrine behind Hayama Shrine. I learn that the tsunami came up to this shrine gate.

Hayama Shrine in Ogatsu

 

 

The roof of Hayama Shrine. It is made of Ogatsu stone slates.

Hayama Shrine in Ogatsu

 

 

Hayama Shrine, the complete front view.

Hayama Shrine in Ogatsu

 

 

Hayama Shrine, from the left-hand side.

Hayama Shrine in Ogatsu

 

 

Hayama Shrine, from the left rear, on my way to the approach to Isono Shrine.

Hayama Shrine in Ogatsu

 

Hayama Shrine in Ogatsu

 

 

The outer shrine (?) that is temporarily placed in the left rear of the shrine.

Hayama Shrine in Ogatsu

 

 

The main entrance of the shrine. It is now a deformed diamond shape.

Hayama Shrine in Ogatsu

 

 

I look in from the main entrance.

Hayama Shrine in Ogatsu

 

Hayama Shrine in Ogatsu

 

 

The wall on the right side has fallen outward.

Hayama Shrine in Ogatsu

 

 

I can see that the building was dragged by the backwash and has largely moved from its foundations.

Hayama Shrine in Ogatsu

 

 

A green plant is growing from the gap between floorboards.

Hayama Shrine in Ogatsu

 

 

The right wall of the shrine, from the outside.

Hayama Shrine in Ogatsu

 

Hayama Shrine in Ogatsu

 

 

A cat.

Hayama Shrine in Ogatsu

 

Hayama Shrine in Ogatsu

 

 

Coverage Supporters:

Ogatsu Hoin Kagura Preservation Group; Sendai Engeki Kobo 10-Box; Ogatsu Hoin Kagura Regeneration Executive Committee; Azuma Kensetsu Co., Ltd.; Sakaguchi Laboratory, Department of Architecture, Sendai National College of Technology; Ezuko Art Town Creation Executive Committee; Tokyo Culture Creation Project (Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture)