A Walk On the Landmarks Connecting To Socho A Renga Poet
Some landmarks introduced in this website were described in 'Azumaji no Tsuto' written by Saiokuken Socho, a renga poet in Muromachi perio.
Socho wrote his travel notes to Seichoji Temple in Kazusa Province. Socho first went down Sumidagawa River and passed through marshes overgrown with reeds. Then he landed at the ferry at Imai and visited Jokoji Temple at his first night in Shimousa province. Next day, he sailed up the streams in Futoigawa River (now Edogawa River), he crossed Mama no Tsugihashi Bridge then he visited Nakayama Hokekyoji Temple. And his last days in Shimousa, Socho crossed Futoigawa River near the ferry at Ichikawa and he visited Zenyoji Temple in Koiwa and enjoyed having baked Tofu and some alcohol drinks. So Azumaji no Tsuto describes nature and lives in the areas along Edogawa River. In addition, he wrote a first verse of a renga poem 'Fuji no mine wa tokaranu yuki no senri kana' at Jokoji Temple and 'Sugi no ha ya arashi no ato no yahan no yuki' at Nakayama Hokekyoji Temple.
In this page, several landmarks that are described in 'Azumaji no Tsuto' written by Saiokuken Socho, a famous renga poet in Muromachi period are introduced. Why don't you visit the landmarks connecting to Socho?
The Landmarks Connecting To Azumaji No Tsuto by Socho
The Remains of the Ferry at Imai
Socho first landed at Imai during his trip to Boso Peninsula.
Ryukisan Seitaiin Jokoji Temple
Socho visited and wrote a first verse of a renga poem.
Mama no Tsugihashi Bridge
Socho crossed this brige during his trip to Boso Peninsula.
Nakayama Hokekyoji Temple
Socho visited and wrote a first verse of a renga poem.
Hokkedo Hall in Hokekyoji
It is designated as the important cultural property by the National Government.
The Remains of the Barrier at Ichikawa
There were ferryboats to cross Edogawa River.
Seijusan Jizoin Zenyoji Temple
Socho enjoyed having simple dishes in this temple.The Locations of the Places in Azumaji no Tsuto by Socho
| the remains of the ferry at Imai | near the bank of Edogawa River 3 Edogawa, Edogawaku, Tokyo |
| Jokoji Temple | 3-22-5 Edogawa, Edogawaku, Tokyo |
| Mama no Tsugihashi | 4-7-24 Mama, Ichikawa-shi, Chiba |
| Nakayama Hokekyoji Temple | 2-10-1 Nakayama, Ichikawa-shi, Chiba |
| Hokkedo Hall in Nakayama Hokekyoji Temple | 2-10-1 Nakayama, Ichikawa-shi, Chiba (in Nakayama Hokekyoji Temple) |
| the remains of the Barrier at Ichikawa | on the bank of Edogawa River near 3-24 Ichikawa, Ichikawashi, Chiba |
| Zenyoji Temple | 2-24-2 Higashi Koiwa, Edogawaku, Tokyo |