Kamado Shrine Main Hall Ichiu

Oshu City

Southern Iwate

Sightseeing Spots History / Culture Shrines / Temples

It was built in Meiji 19 by Yagoro Iizaka, a shrine carpenter who worked in this area. The building has intricate and elegant carvings, making it a valuable cultural heritage unmatched in the neighborhood.

residence/location: Aza Kodaiji, Maesawa Kojo, Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture, 029-4201
Business hours/Usage hours: at any time
Inquiries: Contact Name Lifelong Learning Section, Mizusawa Branch Office, Board of Education Secretariat, Oshu City

Phone Number 0197-56-2111
Website: http://www.city.oshu.iwate.jp/

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Wooden statue of Bishamonten with helmet

Located in the Asai Chifuku Atago Shrine repository, this is a National Important Cultural Property. 　It is said to have been made by Jikaku Daishi in 850 (Kasho 3). 175 cm high. Carved from a single piece of horse chestnut using a machete, it has a clear round eye, which is rare. Normally closed. Advance reservations are required.

Oshu City

Southern Iwate

Sightseeing Spots History / Culture Shrines / Temples

Komagata Shrine

In 1903, the shrine on the top of Mt. Komagatake was moved to its present location. It is a quiet shrine surrounded by old cherry and cedar trees. Together with the cherry trees in Mizusawa Park, it is designated as a natural monument of the prefecture as a group of higan cherry trees. 　A children's cavalry parade is held as an annual spring festival.

Oshu City

Southern Iwate

Sightseeing Spots History / Culture Shrines / Temples

Tamasaki Shrine

There is a legend about Yoshitsune's journey northward, which says that Minamoto no Yoshitsune actually escaped without dying in Hiraizumi, and visited this shrine to pray for good luck and safety on his journey, and items related to Yoshitsune are preserved. Reservations are required for the treasure hall.

Oshu City

Southern Iwate

Sightseeing Spots History / Culture Shrines / Temples