Onabe Shrine

【The Sealed Oath of Revival】The Legend of the Hidden Treasure of the Heike at 'Onabe Shrine'

Deep within Tenei Village, enveloped in the tranquility of a primeval forest, 'Onabe Shrine' is known as the most mysterious sanctuary in the village. This is the land of 'end and hope' where the Heike clan, who disappeared from the glamorous stage, arrived entrusting their dreams of revival. The story passed down over approximately 800 years is a poignant yet intense tale of the warriors buried in the darkness of history.

■ The Memory of 'Gold and Armor' Sleeping Underground

Having been defeated in the Genpei War and escaping pursuers, the Heike clan arrived at this hidden village deep in the mountains. They made a certain decision, believing in the 'time of revival' that should someday come.

• Sealing of the Great Pot: Important weapons and treasures essential for the clan's revival. It is said that they placed these in a giant pot, buried it deep underground so that no one would see it, and built a shrine on top of it.
• Origin of the Shrine's Name: This 'Great Pot' is the origin of the shrine's name. Even now, deep beneath our feet, the hidden treasures symbolizing past glory may continue to sleep quietly.

■ The Guardian Named 'Curse' that Rules for Hundreds of Years

Despite the existence of such a specific treasure legend, why has it never been disturbed? There is an 'awful legend' that is indispensable when speaking of this land.

• Warning of Taboo: 'Those who dig up the Great Pot will face an inescapable curse.' This intense warning has awakened people's awe for hundreds of years, ultimately becoming the strongest shield that has protected the legacy of the fallen warriors to this day.

A tranquil silence that stimulates intellectual curiosity. Why not step into this mysterious grove to unravel the 'final message' etched into the earth by the losers of history?