Yase Dōji

In 2010, 741 historical materials relating to the Yase Dōji were designated as Important Cultural Properties.

[2] By tradition, neither men nor women of Yase cut their bangs, which was similar in appearance to the designated hairstyle of children in feudal Japan.

Originally, the people of Yase had the right to go into the mountains of Enryaku-ji for food and firewood, and they were proud of their tax exempt status given by the emperor.

However, in the Edo era, their privileges were curtailed by the Buddhist prince Kobenhosshin-no (1669–1716) who denied the right to go into the mountains of Yase.

[5] For this restoration, Akimoto Tajimanokami worked for the people of Yase, such that after his death, he was enshrined and honored for his efforts.

[7] Documents of Yase village recorded that they served as bearers of palanquins in Tokyo in the Meiji era.

[10] On September 14, 1912, the Sōukaren was carried by Yase people from Momoyama Station in the suburbs of Kyoto to the Tomb of Emperor Meiji in the classical fashion, which took one hour.