Kunimiyama Abandoned Temple Ruins

Kitakami Zazengusa no Sato

On the east side of Inaba Shrine in the Fujine district of Waga Town, Kitakami City, there is a colony of zazen grass that has been cherished by local residents. A wooden path has been installed so that visitors can safely tour the area. The "Zazenkiso Festival" is held in mid-March and is lively with local entertainment and direct sales of local products.

Nyoirinji Temple

This temple is adjacent to the ruins of the Kunimiyama Abandoned Temple, a nationally designated historical site, and is home to many red spider lily flowers.

Tachibana Bishamondo

A group of Buddhist statues from the Heian period are enshrined there that tell the story of the Kunimiyama culture of ancient Buddhism. Among them, the ``Wooden Standing Statue of Bishamonten'' and ``Wooden Standing Statue of Nitennou'' have been designated as National Important Cultural Properties.