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Meigosawa old tiles excavated ruins

Oshu City

Southern Iwate

Sightseeing SpotsHistory / Culture

Many tiles from the early Heian period, the same as those at Izawa Castle, have been unearthed, and it has been designated as a historic site by Iwate Prefecture. It is also said to be the ruins of the ancient mythical castle, Kakubetsu Castle.

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Maehori, Kojo, Maezawa-ku, Oshu-shi, Iwate 029-4201
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Contact Name: Lifelong Learning Section, Koromo Branch Office, Oshu City Board of Education Secretariat

Phone: 0197-56-2111

Fax: 0197-56-7342
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This is a Tendai sect temple where the spring water that gushes from the grounds is said to be effective against eye diseases. The main image is the Yakushi Nyorai statue, and the legend of Princess Sayo remains. In summer, pretty mountain lilies bloom around the temple grounds.

Oshu City

Southern Iwate
History / CultureShrines / Temples

Oshu Kinugawa History Fureai Museum

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Oshu City

Southern Iwate
Sightseeing SpotsHistory / CultureMuseums

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.

Oshu City

Southern Iwate
Sightseeing SpotsHistory / CultureShrines / Temples