成田山の歴史
成田山新勝寺と市川一門の絆
歌舞伎の市川一門のステージネームである「成田屋」は、彼らと成田山新勝寺との長く密接な関係を反映している。その関係は17世紀にまでさかのぼる。
江戸(東京)生まれの市川團十郎(1660-1704年)は、1673年の初舞台以降、一番有名な歌舞伎役者の一人となった。しかし、彼は子宝に恵まれなかったため、成田山新勝寺を訪れ子授けを祈願。1688年に息子が生まれて願いが成就する。
團十郎は、歌舞伎で不動明王を演じることで新勝寺にに対し感謝を表す。この芝居が大当たりとなり、成田山新勝寺の名声は広がったのである。不動明王の役は團十郎の得意な役となり、「成田屋」が代々の屋号(ステージネーム)になったのである。それ以来、市川團十郎と呼ばれる彼の子孫たちも、成田山新勝寺と強い縁を持ち続けている。
History of Naritasan
Naritasan Shinshoji Temple’s Connection to Ichikawa School of Kabuki
The stage name of the Ichikawa school of Kabuki is “Naritaya,” reflecting the long and close relationship with Naritasan Shinshoji Temple. This relationship dates back to the seventeenth century.
Ichikawa Danjuro (1660–1704) was born in old Edo (Tokyo) and became one of its most famous Kabuki actors after he first took to the stage in 1673. However, since he was without an heir, he went to Naritasan Shinshoji Temple to pray for a child. His wish was granted in 1688 when he was blessed with a son. Danjuro expressed his thanks to the temple by playing the Buddhist deity Fudo Myoo in a Kabuki play. This became a great hit, and the fame of Naritasan Shinshoji Temple spread. The Fudo Myoo role became a speciality for Danjuro, and Naritaya became his hereditary stage name. His descendants, who have also taken the name Ichikawa Danjuro, have maintained the strong connection with Naritasan Shinshoji Temple.
