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Koyasu Kannon (Maria Kannon)

Ichinoseki City

Southern Iwate

History / Culture

The standing rock that stands on the opposite bank from the exit of Yugen Cave has been a place of worship since ancient times as Kannon Sacred Mountain. Koyasu Kannon, which is enshrined in Kannon Cave, is said to have been secretly worshiped by hidden Christians during the Edo period, and is also known as Maria Kannon. *Visitors are currently not allowed due to the risk of falling rocks.

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Cedar trees at Soshoji Temple

At Matsukawa Soshoji Temple in Higashiyama Town, there is a row of 30 splendid 450-year-old cedar trees of uniform thickness that stretches for about 200 meters, and there is also a 570-year-old fir tree at the main gate.

Ichinoseki City

Southern Iwate
Nature / Scenery

Restaurant “Pettan-kun”

The restaurant "Pettan-kun" in the roadside station Genbikei serves mochi made with locally produced Kogane mochi every day. A popular menu item is the 850 yen Japanese-style mochi set, which has 8 different ingredients in one bowl. We also have takeout sets.

Ichinoseki City

Southern Iwate

Slippery rock

A clear stream gliding along a rocky shore in the sunlight filtering through the trees.

Ichinoseki City

Southern Iwate
Nature / Scenery