Suzu-no-ya
Motoori Norinaga's study. He loved bells, so he named his study Suzu-no-ya (Room of Bells). He hung 36 small bells, which were connected to each other with red strings, in his study room to enjoy their sound.
His study was a room of only four and half tatami (about eight square meters). It was an old tea room that had been remodeled and attached to the second floor of his home. At age twenty-eight Norinaga returned to Matsusaka to practice as a physician. He busied himself with examining patients, making house calls, and preparing medicinal candies for children. He always pulled up the ladder to Suzu-no-ya so that he could study without interruption. The building of Suzu-no-ya was originally the residence of Motoori Norinaga and was reconstructed in the present location as a museum.
His study was a room of only four and half tatami (about eight square meters). It was an old tea room that had been remodeled and attached to the second floor of his home. At age twenty-eight Norinaga returned to Matsusaka to practice as a physician. He busied himself with examining patients, making house calls, and preparing medicinal candies for children. He always pulled up the ladder to Suzu-no-ya so that he could study without interruption. The building of Suzu-no-ya was originally the residence of Motoori Norinaga and was reconstructed in the present location as a museum.
Appearance
Study room
Norinaga's Grave
Motoori Norinaga passed away September 29, 1801. He was 72 years old. This is his individual grave called "Okutsuki." His body was buried here according to his last will and testament. You can't reach the site without walking because it is deep within the Matsusaka Yamamuroyama hill area.
Behind the gravestone is planted a yamazakura (mountain cherry blossom) tree, which Norinaga loved in life. It has been blooming beautifully every spring. However, because the yamazakura tree is very tall, you may wish to bring binoculars if you wish to see the flowers clearly. If the weather is clear, you can even look out over Ise Bay. Norinaga is sleeping forever at the base of the yamazakura enjoying this beautiful view.
Behind the gravestone is planted a yamazakura (mountain cherry blossom) tree, which Norinaga loved in life. It has been blooming beautifully every spring. However, because the yamazakura tree is very tall, you may wish to bring binoculars if you wish to see the flowers clearly. If the weather is clear, you can even look out over Ise Bay. Norinaga is sleeping forever at the base of the yamazakura enjoying this beautiful view.