Furushio Shrine is one of the nationally designated tangible important cultural properties in Daisen City, Akita Prefecture, and it was news that in January 2021 the torii gate broke from the root and collapsed due to strong winds. This article explains the basics...
We will introduce in detail the charms of "Shirakami Mountains." Shirakami Mountains is one of the largest virgin beech forests in the world! Shirakami Mountains was registered as a World Heritage Site in 1993. world heritage...
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...
The Sensory Museum is located in Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture. This museum features five senses, including sight, hearing, smell, touch, and taste. Five...
Speaking of Miyagi Prefecture, Zao is widely known for its hot springs, skiing, and ice trees. However, the most representative spot is the "okama". It's not a rice pot, but a self...
On the Shimokita Peninsula in Aomori Prefecture, there is a scenic spot called Butsugaura, a large, strange rocky rock lined up. It is a very mysterious sight and mysterious. A herd of strange rocks continues for about 2km of the coastline...
When you think of Shiraishi Castle, many people have the image of Katakura Kojuro. Katakura Kojuro was also loved by people from those of his time, such as Hideyoshi and Ieyasu. Many people visit in spring to see the cherry blossoms. three...
When we think of the three Dewa mountains in Yamagata, we refer to Mt. Haguro, Mt. Yudono, and Mt. Tsukiyama. These three mountains are famous places for the Shugen Festival all over the country. The core of this site is Mt. Haguro (market) which has the shrine of Dewa Shrine, which worships the three gods of the mountains.
Toshogu Shrine is a historic shrine enshrined with Tokugawa Ieyasu. Many people have probably been to Nikko Toshogu Shrine during their school trips. Toshogu Shrine is not just Nikko...
One of the famous spots in Yamagata Prefecture is Juroku Arakhan Rock. These 16 Arachan rocks are a cliff Buddha that has endured rough waves for over 150 years, and are extremely rare in Japan...
