Muronoki Song Monument
This song called “Manyo-shuka” was made by Otomo-no-Tabito when he stopped by in Tomonoura after completing his term of office in Dazaifu in the year 730. It is said that he prayed for a safe sea route to the sacred Muronoki tree with his wife Otomo-no-Iratsume when he set out for his new post. This monument shows the distress of a traveler who lost his beloved wife in Dazaifu in 728.
| Address : |
2 Tomo, Tomocho, Fukuyama-city, Hiroshima-pref. 720-0201 |
| Transportation : |
Take the Tomotetsu bus from JR Fukuyama station to the “Tomonoura” bus stop. Approximately 5 minutes on foot from the bus stop. Approximately 30 minutes by car from JR Fukuyama station. |
| Period : |
Regular exhibitions |
| Regular Holiday : |
Open year round |
| Fare : |
Admission free |
| Parking : |
Municipal 1st. / 2nd. Parcking, 70 cars, 150 yen per a 2-hour |