Towada-jinja Shrine (十和田神社)
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Along with Osore-zan (on the Shimokita Peninsula), Towada-jinja Shrine is believed to be a sacred ground in shugendo (Japanese mountain asceticism incorporating Shinto and Buddhist concepts). As Tohoku’s leading power spot, it is also called “Uranaiba” since one’s fortune can be told here. Legend has it that if you make a wish and cast the “oyori-gami” paper that you received at the shrine into the lake, your wish will come true if the paper sinks down into the water.
Review of Towada Shrine
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- Address
- Aomori Pref. Towadashi Okuse Towadakohanyasumiya [map]
- Area
- Towada / OiraseArea
- Phone
- 0176752508
- Hours
- Precincts Free
- Closed
- open everyday
- Fees
- Free
- Parking Lot
- Not available
- Credit Card
- Not available
Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN
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Aomori Areas

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.