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Motsuji Temple (entrance)

Mokoshiji Temple, the world heritage site with Japan's oldest garden, the Jodo Garden [Iwate Prefecture]

Motsuuji Temple, located in Hiraizumi Town, Iwate Prefecture, is a Tendai sect temple with its main image of Yakushi Nyorai statue, and is said to have been founded in 850 by Jikaku Daishi Ennin. ...

2016.10.05

Mt. Iwate

[Iwate] The famous mountain “Mt. Iwate” also called Iwate Fuji

Iwate is one of the 100 most famous mountains in Japan that Iwate boasts. Mt. Iwate is also known as Iwate Fuji, and is a symbolic presence for Iwate Prefecture. The spectacular view of the mountain can be viewed from Morioka City, and...

2016.09.14

Genbikei

"Genbikei" is a famous spot in Ichinoseki city that is famous for its emerald green river surface and flying dumplings.

Genbikei is a valley that spans approximately 2km, located in Ichinoseki, Iwate Prefecture, formed by the erosion of the Iwai River. The rough rock surfaces of strange rocks and strange rocks are steep, and it's dynamic...

2016.09.12

Chusonji Temple

[Iwate Prefecture] Chusonji, a world heritage site famous as the temple of the third generation of the Oshu Fujiwara clan

Chusonji Temple is located in Hiraizumi-cho, Nishiiwai-gun, Iwate Prefecture, which is the head temple of the Tendai sect Tohoku University. It is the 33 extra temples of Oshu, with the mountain name being Sekiyama and the main image being Shakyamuni Buddha. Compassion...

2016.09.12

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