Temple Spots in Hachinohe / Shimokita Peninsula Area

  • Osorezan Bodaiji Temple
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    4.5
    110 Reviews
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    Aomori Pref. Mutsushi Tanabu Ugo Toshiyama 3-2
    Osorezan, which was founded in 862 by Jikaku Taishi, is one of Japan’s three largest reizan (sacred mountains) which also include Hiezan and Koya-san. It prospered as a place for the Tendai sect of Shugendo (a Japanese mountain asceticism incorporating Shinto and Buddhist concepts). Sights to see include the arching bridge over what is supposed to represent the Sanzu no Kawa (which has to be crossed by all dead souls on their way to afterlife and is often compared to the River Styx of ancient Greek mythology), Jigokudani (Hell Valley), and the beautiful Sai no Kawara (Dry Bed of the River of Souls) that makes one think of the Sukhavati (Amitabha’s Pure Land).

    Having read a great deal about the history and cultural significance of this wonderful place I was determined to visit here. Hired a car from near our accommodation in Mutsu and very easy drive...

  • Seisuiji Temple
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    Aomori Hachinohe-shi Korekawa
  • Entsuji Temple
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    3.0
    6 Reviews
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    Aomori Mutsu-shi Shinmachi 4-11

    父の火葬と納骨に来た石原と言う和尚が 最低最悪の気分にさせる人でした。 火葬場で母が御焼香を始めたら お経を読むのをイキナリ辞めて 「焼香は二回で良いですっ!!」と始めたに 言われ その後少し早めに納骨場所に着いたら 待っても待っても出てこない。 葬儀屋さんが言うには12時の約束なのでと。 その間 猛暑日の中疲れ切っている母は フラフラ 私達も汗だくになり 立って待ち続ける事...

  • Shiro Hanayama Hokoji Temple
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    4.5
    4 Reviews
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    Aomori Sannohe-gun Nanbucho Hokoji Hokoji 20

    We stopped at Hoko ji on the way to cherry picking. The temple was gorgeous and peaceful among the cedars. We were the only ones there and enjoyed the quiet reflection the temple inspired.

  • Terashita Kannon
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    3.5
    2 Reviews
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    Aomori Sannohe-gun Hashikamicho Akabonai Terashita

    角の浜駅からみちのく潮風トレイルで向かいましたが、途中で道に迷ってしまいました。 観音付近には食事処やタクシー乗り場があり、階上岳に登るのか多数のハイカーもいます。 階上岳へはここからしばらく急な登り坂になります。

  • Keikoin Temple
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    Aomori Sannohe-gun Nanbucho
  • Tentokuin Temple
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    Aomori Hachinohe-shi Nango Nakano Nakano 11-2
  • Kannonji Temple
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    Aomori Hachinohe-shi Okubo Oyama 101-3
  • Kushihiki Hachimangu Shrine National Treasure
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    Aomori Hachinohe-shi Yawata Yawata -cho 3
  • Osoreyamataisai
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    Aomori Pref. Mutsushi Tanabu Interest lie mountain
  • Nomaikyodogeinohappyokai
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    Aomori Pref. Shimokitagunhigashidorimura Sunakomata Sawauchi
  • Hachinohe Emburi
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    Aomori Pref. Hachinoheshi Uchimaru 1-chome 1
  • Shofukuji Temple
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    Aomori Kamikita-gun Oirase Cho Akobo 105-278
  • Mirumachi Kannondo
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    Aomori Kamikita-gun Shichinohe Machimi Machi
  • Sankoji Temple
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    Aomori
  • Kodako Fudodo
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    Aomori Kamikita-gun Shichinohemachi Wada Shimo 1-1
  • Jourakuji Temple
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    Aomori Mutsu-shi Ominatokamimachi
  • Jonenji Temple
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    Aomori Mutsu-shi Tanabu Cho 4-8
  • Zuiryuji Temple
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    Aomori Kamikita-gun Shichinohemachi Ushirokawara
  • Senryuji Temple
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    Aomori Mutsu-shi Kawauchimachi

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Centuries-old stories of samurai at Kakunodate and the remains of millennia-old archaeological sites including the likes of Isedotai invite history buffs to delve into Aomori’s fascinating history. As the most northern prefecture on the Japanese mainland, Aomori enjoys a cooler climate, which makes it a welcome escape from the southern cities for combining castles, art galleries, and summer festivals with the great outdoors.

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