Statue of Oze Saburo

A statue standing on a hill on the western bank of Lake Okutadami. The statue memorializes Oze Saburo, who was chased out of the capital in the Heain period over a rivalry with the mighty Taira no Kiyomori over the love of a woman named Okisaki, later dying here in Uonuma City (once the village of Yunotani). When he left the capital, Okisaki gave him a statuette of Akasagarbha which he kept close throughout the rest of his life, and thus he is depicted carrying this figure. A memorial festival is held each year in late July, which includes events such as a fireworks show, floating lanterns on the lake, and a Bon Odori dance. The sight of the fireworks reflecting off the black surface of the lake engenders a romantic scene inspiring thoughts of the tragic love story.

Spot details

Address: Niigata Uonuma-shi Utsuno Map
Area: Yuzawa / Uonuma Area
Hours: Open 24 hours
Closed: Closed in winter Period Yes (Jan.--Mar. I can't go because the neighboring road The winter season is closed)
Fees: Free
Parking Lot: Not available