| Commentary | This Buddhist bell (bonsho), which has an inscription reading “1704,” bears the record of the history of Shibuya, such as the origin and history of Konnoh Hachimangu Shrine. On a section of the Buddhist bell the following text can be found: At the time of Emperor Go-Reizei, Yamori no Sho, or Shibuya by its former name, is where Shinnoin Temple is located, and it was split into seven regions (go), with Shibuya Region (Shibuya-go) being one of the regions. Thus, we understand that the former name of Shibuya was Yamori-sho. Also, Edosunako, published in 1735, states that Shibuya, Yoyogi, Akasaka, Iikura, Azabu, Hitotsugi, and Imai will be called the Seven Regions of Yamori. Furthermore, according to other historical materials, Shibuya-go is the name given to the collective comprised of the following seven villages: upper, middle, and lower Shibuya; upper, middle, and lower Toyosawa; and Onden. |
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