Jokenji Temple

Tono City

Southern Iwate

An old temple of the Soto sect, founded in 1490. The stream that flows behind the shrine grounds is called ``Kappabuchi,'' and there are stories that many kappa lived there and played pranks on people.

Location: 7-50 Tsuchibuchi, Tsuchibuchi-cho, Tono 028-0555
Inquiries: Contact name: Jokenji Temple

Phone number: 0198-62-3322

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