November 11, 2023: Ibaraki Long Trail Cooperative Leaders Training Session was held.

November 11, 2023: Ibaraki Long Trail Cooperative Leaders Training Session was held.

In the “Takabu” area of Hitachi-Omiya City, in the north central area of the prefecture, a workshop was held to learn about the history and culture of the area and its preservation and utilization, focusing on “Takabu-date（高部舘）” and “Mukodate(向舘)”, mountain castles that make the most of the topography, as well as “Kiutei(喜雨亭)” and “Yokoen(養浩園)”, which are registered tangible cultural properties, and the townscape that has continued from the middle ages.

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Gathered at the “Miwa” Mountain Village Development Center to review the outline and itinerary of the training program. First, he gave us a good explanation of the geographical background.	We will then head to the mountain castle “Takabu-date”. They will explain the history of the streets and the region, and the power struggles in the Middle Ages.
Thanks to the “Association for Harmony between Forests and Communities” people, the “takabu-date” is back in the present. The experience of attacking a mountain castle by taking advantage of the terrain is now underway.	There are many contrivances, such as “Kuruwa(曲輪)” and empty moat ruins that take advantage of the topography. Listen to the explanation of the structure that takes into account how to make the most of the topography and even the field of view.
After the training at “Takabu-date”, we went to “Suwa Shrine”, the local Shinto shrine. Learn about the culture and the feelings that have been carefully maintained by the people of the community.	After leaving “Suwa Shrine,” we went to “Kiutei” and “Youkoen” after lunch. We were briefed on the historical background of the area and its ongoing development.
“kiutei” is said to have been modeled after “Kairakuen”‘s “Kobun-tei”, and is a nationally registered tangible cultural property. Listen to the guide’s story.	There were many learning experiences for the leaders who participated. They saied “My view of the mountains has changed.” and “It is amazing to see so much historical heritage!”.

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