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Konuma Shrine
Konuma Shrine
Konuma shirine – it was considered to have built about 1300 years ago. A Shingon temple was built on the property during the Muromachi period, and a pond in front of the shrine pavilion that did not run out of water even during w…
Unganji Temple
Unganji Temple
Ryutakusan Ungan-ji Temple of the Soto sect, the oldest temple in Kakunodate, was founded in 1450 with invitation of the third head priest of Endo-ji Temple in Uzen Nagasaki by the lord of Shiraiwa-jo Castle.
Shrine dedicated to Amaterasu
Shrine dedicated to Amaterasu
The shrine, Chinju (local Shinto deity) for Shiroishi-jo Castle and So-chinju (grand guardian god) for its territory, stands next to the Castle. It is told that the shrine was enshrined by Sakanoue no Tamuramaro.
Manzo Inari Shrine
Manzo Inari Shrine
The Shrine has more than 100 red lacquered torii (gateways to a shrine) lined up from the approach. It was founded around 1785 and its main enshrined deity is Ukanomitama-no-kami.
Sendai Daikannon
Sendai Daikannon
It is a 100m-high white statue of Avalokiteśvara whose official name is Sendai Tendo Byakue Daikannon. This statue is very popular among overseas (especially Asian) visitors.
Gokurakusan Saihoji Temple
Gokurakusan Saihoji Temple
You can worship at the Gokurakusan Saihoji Temple for Lord Sadayoshi Taira AND enjoy an eating tour at the temple town. This temple is located 45 minutes away from the central Sendai by car.
Mitsuishi shrine
Mitsuishi shrine
Mitsuishi Jinaja is the shrine whose legend is said to be the origin of the name, ‘Iwate’. Three large stones that bear moss and sitting there are bound by ropes.
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