Tamasaki Shrine

Oshu City

Southern Iwate

There is a legend about Yoshitsune's journey northward, which says that Minamoto no Yoshitsune actually escaped without dying in Hiraizumi, and visited this shrine to pray for good luck and safety on his journey, and items related to Yoshitsune are preserved. Reservations are required for the treasure hall.

Location: 498 Tamazaki, Tamari, Esashi-ku, Oshu-shi, Iwate 023-1134
Inquiries: Contact name: Oshu City Tourism and Products Association Esashi Branch

Phone number: 0197-35-2111

FAX number: 0197-35-3476
Website: http://www.yumeplaza.jp/spot.html

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