The deity of this yama is a statue of Sugawara Michizane, a late 9th century aristocrat who is identified with "Tenjin" or the God of Thunder. The statue is said to have once been enshrined in the premises of the noble family, Kazahaya, who lived in, and became the origin of, "Kazahaya-cho", the town that owns this yama.
This yama is characterized by its impressive red-painted torii shrine gate. As Michizane loved plum blossoms, a branch of red plum is placed along with the pine tree, creating a gorgeous atmosphere. The rear face of this yama used to be decorated with a famous magnificent wool tapestry, but it was recently replaced with a new one whose novelty is also attracting people's attention. The new tapestry is based on a painting of Mt. Fuji by the late Ryuzaburo Umehara who was born near the place where the float is located.
By T.S. on 4th Jul., 2008
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