Historical Park Esashi Fujiwara no Sato

Kakuzuka Tumulus, a nationally designated historic site

The Kakuzuka Tumulus is the northernmost keyhole-shaped tumulus on Honshu and is a nationally designated historic site. It was built 1,500 years ago and is thought to be the cemetery of the local ruling family. According to legend, the wife of the Takayama sweeper turned into a large snake and was tormenting the farmers, but Sayohime used the power of sutras to slay the snake and bury the snake's horn. It is said that this tumulus is. On the north side of the tumulus, there is a pocket park that is set up in the style of a Japanese garden and is quite interesting.

Daumehekazan Endong Shoboji Temple

The temple, commonly known as "Oku no Shoboji," was founded in 1348 by Zen master Museki Ryosho. It used to be the third head temple of the Soto sect along with Eiheiji Temple (Fukui Prefecture) and Sochoji Temple (Yokohama City). Even today, monks from all over Japan gather here to undergo rigorous ascetic training. The temple grounds are solemn, but the atmosphere is one of slow passing time. The stone steps made of serpentine rock and the thatched roof of the Dharma Hall, one of the largest in Japan with an area of approximately 720 tsubo, are breathtaking. The Dharma hall, Kori, and Somon gate are designated as National Important Cultural Properties. Various Zen meditation sessions and vegetarian meals (reservations required) are available, offering a valuable Zen temple experience.

Kazuo Kikuta Memorial Hall/Festival Tradition Hall (Esashi City Tangible Cultural Property)

The two red brick storehouses used as memorial halls were built by Zenjiro Ohara in the late Meiji period. Tozo was used as the Kazuo Kikuta Memorial Hall, and when Kikuta and his family evacuated to Esashi, the view from the inn was the red roof of the Meiji Kinen Hall (then Iwayado Town Hall) with its pointed hat. We are exhibiting materials from his life and works, with a focus on materials from ``The Hill Where the Bell Rings''. As a ``Festival Tradition Museum,'' Saizo exhibits materials on festivals and local performing arts passed down throughout the city, centering on the ``Esashi Jinku Festival'' and ``Summer Festival.''