Ukotori-sama

Tono City

Southern Iwate

This small shrine is often visited by couples as it is said to be the god of love. It is said that if you can tie the red cloth sold at the unmanned shop in the shrine grounds to a tree using just your left hand, you will be blessed with the fulfillment of your unrequited love.

Location: 31 Niisato, Ayaori-cho, Tono-shi, Iwate 028-0531
Inquiries: Contact name: Tono City Tourism Association

Phone number: 0198-62-1333

FAX number: 0198-62-4244
Website: http://www.tonojikan.jp/

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Birthplace of Kiyoshi Sasaki

Yoshiyoshi Sasaki dictated the folklore and folk tales of the Tono region to Kunio Yanagida, the author of The Tales of Tono. The house where Kiyoshi Sasaki was born is located in Yamaguchi, Tsuchibuchi Town, and although it no longer has the thatched roof of the past, it still stands in its original location. His grave is located in a mass cemetery on a hill called ``Yamaguchi Dannohana'' near his birthplace.

Tono City

Southern Iwate

History / Culture

Terasawa plateau

From the observation deck located at an altitude of 1,000 meters, you can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of Mt. Iwate, Mt. Hayachine, and Mt. Chokai in the distance. *During the winter, the road may be closed due to snow conditions.

Tono City

Southern Iwate

Nature / Scenery

Nanbu Shrine

A shrine near the entrance to Nabekura Park. The approach to the shrine is lined with cherry blossom trees, and a cherry blossom festival that recreates the procession of the Nambu clan that entered Tonogo is held at the beginning of May along with the regular festival.

Tono City

Southern Iwate

History / Culture Shrines / Temples