Shrines and temples

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 one that stands out and has a long history is the ``Myokenzan Kuroishi Temple'' in Mizusawa Kuroishi-cho, Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture.

NEFT Editorial Department2021.10.22

[Haguro Town, Yamagata Prefecture] Mt. Haguro is a sacred place for mountain training! Five-storied pagoda, Jisugi cedar, matchmaking shrine, etc...

Speaking of Yamagata's Dewa Sanzan, it refers to Mt. Haguro, Mt. Yudono, and Mt. Gassan. This Sanzan is a famous place for Shugen ascetic practices throughout the country. Its core is dedicated to the god of the three mountains...

sugar2018.09.08

Enjoy the tranquility and bustle of Sendai Toshogu Shrine! [Miyagi Prefecture]

Toshogu Shrine is a venerable shrine that enshrines Tokugawa Ieyasu. Many of you may have visited Nikko Toshogu Shrine during a school trip. ...

Chimon2018.09.08

Aoba Castle? Sendai Castle? Introducing the Sendai domain base built by Date Masamune!

Approximately 12 minutes by car from Sendai Station. A castle that ruled Sendai once stood on Aobayama overlooking the city. It is called Aoba Castle and was built by Date Masamune...

Chimon2018.05.23

[Hiraizumi Town, Iwate Prefecture] A trip to experience the Pure Land culture left behind by the Oshu Fujiwara clan! Eating at Yumenokaze...

Chusonji Konjikido is a cultural property in Hiraizumi, Iwate Prefecture that has long been famous. However, in recent years Motsuji Garden has been registered as a World Heritage Site, and tours of Hiraizumi's ancient temples have...

sugar2018.04.11

Whisky naturally in the hot springs! The unknown charm of "Sakunami Onsen," a backroom tatami room in Sendai! [...

Sakunami Onsen can be reached by driving approximately 40 minutes from downtown Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture. Surrounded by majestic mountains, Sakunami Onsen is not only a hot spring but also a beautiful...

NEFT Editorial Department2018.03.21

You can meet the original scenery of Japanese people! There are many attractions in Tono, Iwate Prefecture.

Tono City, located about an hour by train from Shin-Hanamaki Station, is home to many folk tales and legends. Old folk house-style buildings and rivers where kappa are said to have lived...

Harumaki2018.03.15

Autumn tourist season! Can you climb a mountain temple even if you lack exercise? ?

Hojuzan Risshakuji Temple is a Tendai sect temple located in Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture. This is a scenic spot that is famous nationwide as a mountain temple. Spectacular views from there, power spots...

Chimon2017.10.29

[Semboku City, Akita Prefecture] Dakigaeri Valley is a scenic spot representing Akita! I can't hug you back...

Akita is a place where the clear, blue water surface and the majestic nature of the mountains reflected in it captivate viewers. Only those in the know know...

sugar2017.10.02

[Tono City, Iwate Prefecture] Kappafuchi is a rare spot where you can go fishing for kappa! "Kappa capture...

I would like to introduce Kappafuchi in Tono City. The entrance to Kappabuchi is located within the grounds of Jokenji Temple.The Tale of Tono mentions many places where kappas live. ...

NEFT Editorial Department2017.06.09