Mitsuishi Shrine

Morioka City

Central Iwate

Behind Token-ji Temple, there is Mitsuishi Shrine, which is made up of three huge granite stones, and there is a legend of a demon's handprint on these three stones, which is said to be the origin of the name Iwate. It is also the legendary birthplace of the Sansa dance.

Location: 2-1 Nasukawa-cho, Morioka 020-0016
Inquiries: Sakurayama Shrine

FAX number 019-622-8671
Website: http://www.odette.or.jp
Other: [Video] Jump to the City Log website. *For inquiries, please contact Sakurayama Shrine.

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