Isn’t it remarkable how a single flower can carry so much history? Right here stands the \u536f\u306e\u82b1\u82d1 Stele. It marks a place of beauty and remembrance.
This stele commemorates the \u536f\u306e\u82b1 or Deutzia crenata. These delicate white flowers bloom around May and June. They transform this garden into a stunning display.
\u536f\u306e\u82b1 are also called “rabbit flowers”. This is because their blooming season coincides with the month of the rabbit. This is according to the ancient Chinese calendar.
Long ago \u536f\u306e\u82b1 were a common sight in the Japanese countryside. Now they are rarely found in urban areas like Osaka. The \u536f\u306e\u82b1\u82d1 Stele helps preserve their memory.
The flowers have a deep connection to Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine. Legend says the shrine was founded on the day, month and year of the rabbit. This happened over 1800 years ago.
Instead of sakaki branches, Sumiyoshi Shrine uses \u536f\u306e\u82b1 branches in rituals. Sakaki branches are commonly used at other Shinto shrines. This unique tradition highlights the importance of \u536f\u306e\u82b1 here.
The garden here at \u536f\u306e\u82b1\u82d1 Stele boasts around 25 varieties of Deutzia crenata. You can also find related species. It is a testament to preserving this flower.
This place has a memorial to the poet, Minamoto no Sanetomo. The poem reads: “Sumiyoshi’s beach. Where pine winds blow. Upon the sands. The waves that break and fall.” It connects the garden to the area’s history.
The \u536f\u306e\u82b1\u82d1 Stele stands as a reminder. It reminds us of the beauty of nature and the importance of preserving it. The garden is open to the public when the flowers bloom.
\u536f\u306e\u82b1 is closely linked to the Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine’s founding. It is a flower that cannot be left out of the “\u536f\u4e4b\u8449\u795e\u4e8b” festival.
These flowers appear in many ancient poems. They also appear in the elementary school song “Natsu wa Kinuru”. The \u536f\u306e\u82b1 is beloved by many.
This stele and garden were created in Showa 61. That is December 1986. The Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine built the \u536f\u306e\u82b1 garden in front of the Sumiyoshi Martial Arts Hall.
Take a moment to appreciate these resilient flowers. Remember the stories they tell. The \u536f\u306e\u82b1\u82d1 Stele is more than just a marker. It’s a celebration of history and nature.