平家落人伝説の地
The Heike refugee legend
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A legendary site of the Heike clan who, after their defeat at the Battle of Dan-no-ura, are said to have hidden themselves among the giant rocks of this valley together with Chitsuru-hime, the young sister of Emperor Antoku, as part of the Heike fugitive legend.
This valley has long been called "Heike Valley," and the massive boulder located just beyond the bridge in front of the waterfall is known as "Heike Rock" due to legends of defeated Heike clan members finding refuge there. In 1185, the Heike were defeated at the Battle of Dan-no-ura and their clan fell to ruin. Emperor Antoku, who was only eight years old, is said to have thrown himself into the sea. However, legend tells that the emperor had a younger sister, Princess Chizuru, three years his junior, who hid with retainers at Heike Rock. She was later raised by the Yamaga clan, who governed what is now Ashiya in Onga District, Fukuoka Prefecture, and married their eldest son. After her marriage, she became known as Princess Senju or Princess Koubai, and is said to have spent her entire life in this region, beloved by the people for her beauty and virtue.
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