Oigawa (Kyoto) - Oigawa

Japanese: 大井川(京都) - おおいがわ
Oigawa (Kyoto) - Oigawa

…The location of the dam itself is unknown, but it is thought to be just upstream of the Togetsukyo Bridge. During the Heian period, the Oi River became a popular sightseeing spot near Heian-kyo, and people of all classes enjoyed boating in this area. The Mifune Festival, which is now held as a festival at Kurumazaki Shrine, is a reenactment of this experience. …

*Some of the terminology that mentions "Oigawa (Kyoto)" is listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…大堰そのものの位置は不明であるが,渡月橋のすぐ上流あたりと思われる。平安時代に平安京近郊として遊覧の地となった大井川はこの付近で貴賤の人々が船遊びなどに興じた。いま車折(くるまざき)神社の祭礼として行われる三船祭は,そのさまを再現したものである。…

※「大井川(京都)」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。

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