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  • Chuson-ji Temple
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    4.5
    795 Reviews
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    Iwate Pref. Nishiwaigunhiraizumichou Hiraizumi Koromonoseki 202
    This temple was reportedly founded in 850 by Jikaku Daishi, a monk associated with Enryaku-ji Temple in Hieizan (Mt. Hiei). Fujiwara Kiyohira is said to have laid the substantial foundation of the temple. Sights on the premises include the Konjikido, which has been designated as a National Treasure, and the Sankozo, which houses a collection of more than 3,000 cultural properties left by the Oshu Fujiwara lords. In 2011 the cultural heritage of Hiraizumi including Chuson-ji Temple was registered as a World Heritage Site.

    The Temple is made up of a few buildings, surrounded by forest. To reach the temple,one has to walk up a slope, which is equiped with rope and anti-slip feature. There is also a lookout pavilion...

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  • Motsuji Temple
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    4.0
    446 Reviews
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    Iwate Pref. Nishiwaigunhiraizumichou Hiraizumi Osawa 58
    This temple that belongs to the Tendai sect was constructed in 850. It is said to have been founded by the priest Jikaku Daishi. Sights to see include the Jodo (Pure Land) garden that is arranged to unify the Buddhist temple and garden pond. As a valuable garden that even now conveys the thoughts and techniques of the Sakutei-ki, the oldest book concerning gardens in Japan, this is a symbol of Motsu-ji Temple. The temple premises have been designated as a Special Historic Site, and the Ennen-no-mai (a dance performed here for peace and longevity) has been designated as an Important Intangible Folk Culture Property.

    The entrance fee is a bit too expensive (700 yen + 300 yen for parking) for what there is to do in the temples precinct. The Pure Land Lake is pretty, and the temple main hall is beautiful in...

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  • Takkoku no Iwaya Bishamondo Hall (Takkoku Seikoji Temple)
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    4.5
    150 Reviews
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    Iwate Pref. Nishiwaigunhiraizumichou Hiraizumi Kitazawa 16
    This temple of the Tendai sect of Buddhism is located in the Hiraizumi-cho area of Nishiwai County, Iwate Prefecture. This cascade temple worships Bishamonten, which is in the Bishamondo Hall, and is a nationally designated Historic Site. In addition, it is also famous for having a torii gate, which is rare in temples. Many tourists visit to enjoy the different scenery of every season.

    This temple does not take that long to visit with its main feature being the Buddha carved into the cliff face. Nevertheless it played an important role in the history of this area and has impressive...

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  • Kokusekiji Temple
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    Mizusawa Kuroishi-cho Yamanouchi, Oshu, Iwate Prefecture
    This temple is located in Mizusawa Ward, Oshu City. A Tendai sect temple in honor of the Buddha of healing and medicine, it is said to have been opened by the Japanese Buddhist priest Gyoki as the first temple in the Tohoku region in 729. The wooden seated statue of Bhaisajyaguru is designated as an Important Cultural Property, and the Somin Festival held on the seventh and eighth days of the first month of the lunar calendar is a designated Selected Intangible Folk Cultural Property.
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  • Daibainengezan Enzu Shoboji Temple
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    Iwate Prefecture Oshu City Mizusawa Kuroishi Town Tadashi Temple 129
    This temple is located in Mizusawa Ward of Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture. In honor of Nyoirin Kannon, it opened as the first temple of the Soto sect in the Tohoku region in 1348. It is also known for having Japan's largest thatched roof over its main temple. In addition, the main temple and other parts were designated as a national Important Cultural Property in 1990.
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  • Taiyoji Temple
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    3.0
    2 Reviews
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    Iwate Isawa-gun Kanegasaki Cho Nishineminami Cho 62

    金ヶ崎要害博物館にて当地を治めた伊達家の一族 大町氏の菩提寺と聞き、訪問しました。説明書からですが、大町氏の時代でも家老扱いとした重要なお寺のようです。訪問時には葬式の準備がなされていたので、今回は山門にて引き返しました。

  • Ryutakuji Temple
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    3.0
    1 Reviews
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    Iwate Ichinoseki-shi Nakasato Sawada 17

    旧・奥州街道をランニングで旅した際に通りかかりました。藤原秀衡公の三男泉三郎忠衡が望淵山龍澤寺と号して文治2年（1186）東山舞草の龍ヶ澤に創建し、その後、移築、移転を行い現在に至るようです。

  • Daishoji Temple
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    Iwate Ichinoseki-shi Hanaizumicho Oimatsu Mizusawa Yashiki 58
  • Dokeiji Temple
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    Iwate Ichinoseki-shi Hanaizumicho Oimatsu Kan Daira 31
  • Shinzan Kannondo
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    Iwate Ichinoseki-shi Hanaizumicho Kazawa Nagasawa Mae 46
  • Tokujuin Temple
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    Iwate Ichinoseki-shi Hanaizumicho
  • Chosenji Temple
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    Iwate Ichinoseki-shi Daitocho
  • Aki no Fujiwara Festival
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    Iwate Nishiiwai-gun Hiraizumicho Hiraizumi Koromonoseki
  • Kitakami Michinokugeinomaturi
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    Iwate Pref. Kitakamishi Odori 1-chome
  • Kodomokibamushagyoretu
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    Iwate Prefecture Oshu City Mizusawa Nishimachi 1
  • Chusonjitakigino
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    Iwate Pref. Nishiwaigunhiraizumichou Hiraizumi Koromonoseki 202
  • Hidakahibosai
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    Mizusawa Nakamachi, Oshu, Iwate Prefecture
  • Murone Shrine Special Grand Festival
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    Iwate Ichinoseki-shi Muronecho Orikabe Muronesan
  • Motujinobenennomai
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    Iwate Pref. Nishiwaigunhiraizumichou Hiraizumi Osawa 58
  • Kuroishiterasominsai
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    Iwate Prefecture Oshu City Mizusawa Kuroishi Town Yamauchi
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A northern Tohoku prefecture promising peace and quiet, Iwate is sparsely populated, replacing people with snow-capped mountains, history-rich sites, and fields of crops that are to thank for the region’s delicious local cuisine. Meander along the three-city Golden Route, where you’ll visit the grand Buddhist temples of Hiraizumi and the Tono folk villages before tasting the three famed noodle dishes of Morioka.

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