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Ungiwaji Temple

Oshu City

Southern Iwate

Sightseeing SpotsHistory / CultureShrines / Temples
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    Ungai-ji Temple was founded by Jikaku Daishi Ennin in 850, and was a branch temple of the mountain temple that was the predecessor of Chuson-ji Temple in Sekizan of the Tendai sect.
    　In 1186, when Minamoto no Yoshitsune descended to Oshu Hiraizumi with his twelve followers and his wife Kitanokata, this temple was rebuilt by Kitanokata. After his defeat, the tablets of Yoshitsune and Kitanokata were enshrined by Zuishin priests.

    　The temple was destroyed by fire in 2008. The building was rebuilt, but a replica of the tablets is on display in the History Fureaikan.

    residence/location
    63 Zhangshan, Korogawa-ku, Oshu-shi, Iwate 029-4401
    Business hours/Usage hours
    Hours of visitation 8:00-17:00
    Prior phone call is required.
    Inquiries
    Contact Name: Myokosan Ungyoji Temple
    Phone Number: 0197-52-3068
    Fax Number: 0197-52-3173
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