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[Aomori Prefecture] What is the sight of “Senbon Torii” where the vermilion torii gates go on forever?

When you think of Inari Shrine, the red torii gate is impressive, but the vermilion senbon torii gate you can see at Takayama Inari Shrine in Aomori Prefecture, at the northern tip of Honshu, is impressive. In Aomori Prefecture, where there are many snow, there are gardens buried in white snow, and vermilion torii gates...

tryworks.okatryworks.oka2022.02.13

What is the "Liar Festival" in Iizaka Town? With the hope that disaster will be turned into a lie [Fukushima Prefecture]

Takahata Tenmangu Shrine, located in Iizaka-cho, Fukushima City, in the northern part of Fukushima Prefecture, holds the "Liar Festival" twice a year. With the hope that all disasters will be turned into lies and into good things. Only available at the Liar Festival...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2021.12.11

Does it last from late at night until morning? Kuroishiji Somin Festival, one of Japan's three great festivals [Iwate Prefecture]

There are many winter festivals in Tohoku, but the Kuroishiji Somin Festival is one of the most distinctive and long-standing events, and is held at Kuroishiji Temple, Myokenzan, in Mizusawa Kuroishi-cho, Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture. History is long...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2021.10.22

Mt. Chokai, one of Japan's top 100 scenic spots that straddles Akita and Yamagata, is a treasure chest of scenery and legends!

Mount Chokai is one of the 100 most famous mountains in Japan, spanning Akita and Yamagata prefectures, and is one of the 100 most famous mountains in Japan. The elevation is over 2,300 meters, and the summit is so high that it can penetrate above the clouds...

akoako2017.10.25

Sendai Shiro

The God of Fortune is real! ? The legend of Sendai Shiro! [Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture]

Did you know that the god of fortune once existed in Sendai? His name is "Sendai Shiro." Even now, Sendai Shiro is said to have continued to see stores displaying their photographs, as they still want to be grateful for his benefits. what kind...

Chimon2017.01.24

Torii of Osaki Hachiman Shrine

"Osaki Hachimangu Shrine" is a national treasure and a national treasure that is famous for its nude visits at Donto Festivals [Miyagi Prefecture]

Osaki Hachimangu Shrine is a shrine located on the west side of Aoba Ward, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, and is located along Prefectural Route 31 (Sendai Murata Line) in Hachiman, Aoba Ward, Sendai City, a designated city. The former company rank is Murasha...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.09.14

Osorezan

[Aomori Prefecture] One corner of Japan's 3rd generation Sacred Ground in Mutsu City, "Osoreyama"

Osorezan is a mountain known as a sacred mountain located in Tanabe, Mutsu City, Aomori Prefecture, and along with Mt. Koya and Mt. Hiei, it is considered one of Japan's three major sacred sites. Osoreyama is an ancient volcano...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.09.14

Dewa Sanzan Shrine Sanjinkai Festival Hall

Dewa Sanzan is a famous mountain worship venue that symbolizes "life, death, and rebirth" throughout the country [...

The three mountains in Yamagata Prefecture are general term for the three mountains, Mt. Haguro, Mt. Gassan, and Mt. Yudono, and are famous nationwide as sacred sites for mountain worship and Shugendo. What are the Dewa Sanzan? Dewa Sanzan is the central part of Yamagata Prefecture...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.09.14

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