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Amagazuka

Ninohe City

Northern Iwate

History / Culture

    Amagazuka is said to be the site of a fierce battle during the Battle of Kunohe (1591), where the dead of Toyotomi's army were buried. At that time, the Toyotomi clan was called ``Tenka-sama,'' so it is said that the name came to be called ``Tenkazuka.'' Here you will find a Nanbu song house, a giant Katsura tree, and a spring that remembers the life of those days. Also, Ise Shinmei, Amaterasu Daijingu, Kasuga Myojin, Ujigami, Koshin, Tenma Yamagami, Fudo, Ebisu, Daikoku, Shichifukujin, Bozo who protects the family, Yakushi, Wakamiya Hachiman-sama, Sarutahiko-sama, Myo-jin, Mizu-jin, Mikata-ko-jin, Hipo-shin, Oyagami Daimyo-jin, Misagoden-sama, Mizumune Kannon, Horuyo-sama, Kojin-sama, Tokoronoboshin. It is said that there are 24 gods, including the gods.

    Location
    Amagazuka, Shiratori, Ninohe City, Iwate Prefecture
    Inquiries
    Ninohe City Commerce, Industry, Tourism and Distribution Division
    Phone number 0195-23-7210
    FAX number 0195-23-2343
    Website
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    Ninohe City

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    Ninohe City

    Northern Iwate
    History / Culture

    Masen Gorge

    A scenic spot of rocks and cliffs overlooking the Mabuchi River. The megaliths Ogami-iwa (180m) and Megami-iwa (160m) are the largest in Japan and have been designated as national scenic spots.

    Ninohe City

    Northern Iwate
    Nature / Scenery