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Hidaka Shrine

Oshu City

Southern Iwate

History / CultureShrines / Temples

    It is said to have been founded in the first year of Konin (710) in the early Heian period, and rebuilt in the first year of Shocho (1428). On the grounds is the Tachiarai River Monument, where Yawata Taro Yoshiie is said to have washed the sword with which he killed Abe Sadato. The main shrine is designated as a national important cultural property. It is also known as the shrine for the Hidaka Fire Prevention Festival.

    Location
    13 Hidakakoji, Mizusawa-ku, Oshu-shi, Iwate 023-0808
    Business Hours
    Visiting hours/9:00-17:00
    Inquiries
    Contact name: Hidaka Shrine

    Phone number: 0197-23-4021
    Other
    【access】
    Route 1: Mizusawa Esashi Station → [15 minutes by bus] Haneda Ofunato Line Mizusawa Ekidori bus stop → [15 minutes on foot] Hidaka Shrine
    Route 2: Mizusawa IC → [10 minutes by car] Hidaka Shrine
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