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The New York Times has ranked Morioka City in Iwate Prefecture second only to London in the UK as one of the "52 places to visit in 2023."
"A gem of a city that can be reached in a short time from Tokyo and explored on foot, avoiding the crowds."
I was told that it was Morioka
As a Japanese person and a resident of Tohoku, I am very happy. There must be something special about this charming Iwate Prefecture! I would like to introduce some power spots that are sure to amplify the charm of Iwate Prefecture even more
I'm not jumping on the New York Times bandwagon, but I think there might be an Iwate Prefecture boom this year!
Iwate Prefecture has produced many active professional athletes
One of the reasons why Iwate Prefecture is currently attracting attention from all over the world is that it is the birthplace of many active professional athletes
In Major League Baseball, include Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels and Yusei Kikuchi of the Blue Jays , and in Japan, pitcher Roki Sasaki of the Chiba Lotte Marines
As a fan, you would want to see his hometown, so it makes sense that it was chosen by the New York Times. However, some people may be wondering how Morioka City could be chosen just for that reason!
Morioka is certainly an attractive city. It's a place you'll want to visit again and again, and I'm sure there are people from nearby prefectures who visit frequently.
I can't help but think that there must be something more to this than just the power of popular professional athletes! It seems that Iwate Prefecture, including Morioka, has hidden charms
Iwate Prefecture has many power spots that are said to bring good fortune!
Iwate Prefecture is home to power spots that draw people in
What is a power spot?
"A place filled with the energy of the earth, where you can find healing and vitality"
"Shrine and temple locations where gods and Buddhas reside, sacred places where you can expect to receive benefits (health, financial luck, career luck, etc.) by visiting."
It has been with.
Iwate Prefecture has many such power spots
Perhaps it is this power spot that attracts people and produces such attractive professional athletes
Why not visit one of Iwate Prefecture's fascinating power spots?
Recommended power spots you should definitely visit when you go to Iwate Prefecture
We will introduce you to some power spots in Iwate Prefecture that even professional athletes have probably visited!
Financial luck: Chusonji Temple
Chusonji Temple
Chusonji Temple is a power spot that represents Iwate Prefecture
Among them, the Golden Hall of Chusonji Temple is famous as a place where you can feel the strong power of "gold .
There are many places where you can find explanations about Chusonji Temple, so I will skip that here, but as it is the place where gold was first mined in Japan, let's share in the good fortune of gold
Morioka Hachiman Shrine is said to be the most powerful power spot in Iwate Prefecture
It is considered the main shrine of Morioka, and there are 12 arrowheads enshrined within the grounds. It a "shrine theme park ," and it is said that if you have any problems, you can find a solution by going to Morioka Hachiman Shrine first!
INFORMATION
Name: Morioka Hachiman Shrine
Address: 13-1 Yawata-cho, Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture
Ryusendo Cave is a beautiful limestone cavern that is said to be one of the three largest in Japan. Its known length is 3,600m, with a total length of 5,000m
Its existence itself is spiritual, but has been certified as a "sacred place for lovers."
It looks like your luck in love will improve dramatically
Kamaishi Daikannon statue located in Kamaishi City on the Kamasaki Peninsula overlooking Kamaishi Port . It is 48.5 meters tall, and inside it are enshrined the statues of Shokannon and the Seven Lucky Gods.
If you wish to be healthy, you should definitely go
INFORMATION
Name: Sekiozenji Temple Kamaishi Daikannon
Address: 3-9-1 Ohiracho, Kamaishi City, Iwate Prefecture
Iwate Prefecture is home to many places known as power spots
Going to a power spot can change your mood and improve your luck, so if you're feeling troubled, visiting a power spot can sometimes change your luck
Why not visit Iwate Prefecture, a place that is attracting attention from all over the world as a recommended travel destination and where you can feel the power of nature right now?
I was born and raised in Miyagi prefecture, around 40. My favorite food is Hasekurayaki! Although I am extremely sensitive to cold, I love the four seasons of Tohoku and live my life enjoying food. While raising boys born in 2010 and 2014, we will spread the word about the wonders of Tohoku.
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