古代巨石信仰の磐座で、山岳信仰が盛んだったその昔この石舞台で五穀豊穣・家内安全・病魔厄除のために箭山権現に神楽を奉納していたといわれています。
縦19.3m、横13m、周囲57.3m、面積250㎡、畳152枚敷。石舞台としては日本一の大きさを誇ります。
SPOT
箭山権現石舞台 （ややまごんげんいしぶたい、Yayama Gongen Ishibutai(Yayanma Gongen Stage-like Rock)）
CONTETS
岩石に神仏をみる / 八面山の巨石（古代巨石信仰）
ADDRESS
大分県中津市三光田口 Google Maps
TEL
This is the dwelling place of the diety of an ancient megalithic religion. In the past when the worship of mountains was widespread, Shinto kagura dances were performed on this stage-like rock as an offering to Yayama Gongen in hopes of abundant harvest, the safety of one’s family, and warding off sickness.
It is 63 ft (19.3 m) in height, 43 ft (13 m) in length, has a circumference of 188 ft (57.3 m), and an area of 2690 ft2 (250 m2), which is large enough for 152 tatami mats. It boasts the title of being the largest stone stage in Japan.
SPOT
Yayama Gongen Ishibutai (Yayama Gongen Stage-like Rock)
CONTETS
Hidden in Stone, Glimpses of the Divine / Megalithic structures on Mt. Hachimen (remains of an ancient megalithic religion)
ADDRESS
Sankotaguchi, Nakatsu, Oita Prefecture Google Maps