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British coast (Kitakami River)

Hanamaki City

Southern Iwate

History / CultureNature / Scenery

    It is located near the confluence of the Kitakami River and Segawa River, and tuffaceous mudstone is exposed along the river. Currently, they are not often seen, but they can sometimes be seen during the dry season. Kenji Miyazawa named it the ``English Coast'' because he said, ``It feels like I'm walking on the chalk coast of England.''

    Location
    Shimokofunato, Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture, 025-0063
    Inquiries
    Hanamaki City Hall Tourism Division
    Phone number 0198-24-2111
    FAX number 0198-24-0259
    Website
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    Korinji Temple

    A Jishu temple founded in 1280. It is said that it was founded by Michitsugu, the eldest son of Michishige Kono, the lord of Terabayashi Castle, who later became a devotee of Ippen Shonin, the founder of Jishu Buddhism, and with his cooperation established the Nenbutsu dojo. Many important documents are stored in the treasury. In the beautiful garden, a huge oak tree stands out.

    Hanamaki City

    Southern Iwate
    History / CultureShrines / Temples

    Osegawa Sansa Dance

    It became established as a group dance for farmers to pray for a good harvest and to express the joy of a bountiful year.

    Hanamaki City

    Southern Iwate
    History / Culture

    Former Ohara family residence (Nanbu Magare house)

    It is estimated that it was built in the mid-18th century. Based on its structure, it is valued as a valuable relic that helps us learn about the development process of ``Nanbu Magareya.''

    Hanamaki City

    Southern Iwate
    Sightseeing SpotsHistory / Culture