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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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    Tekiseisha

    Tekiseisha stands next to Tendaiji Temple and continues to pursue the production of lacquerware. It is a facility that can be called a temple of lacquerware that has achieved the ultimate in Joboji lacquerware. You can also see the sales corner and the process from undercoating to topcoating.

    Ninohe City

    Northern Iwate
    History / Culture

    Ninohe Citizen’s Forest

    The Citizen's Forest Festival is held in mid-May, and the area is crowded with trout fishing tournaments and other events. You can collect wild flowers and mushrooms here, and it is a popular place for forest bathing and relaxation for local residents. The Kenhoku Youth House is located nearby, and some people use it as well. Forestry Center Phone 0195-27-3283

    Ninohe City

    Northern Iwate
    Nature / Scenery

    Cassiopeia Messe Nanyato

    ``Cassiopeia Messe Nanyato'' was born as an information dissemination facility, coined from the Bon dance ``Nanyato-yara'', which is traditional in the Ninohe metropolitan area and the Kita-Ou region. There is an observation deck at a height of 33.6 meters, and you can see Mt. Orizume, Masenkyo, and Ninohe city. It also has an event hall, conference room, etc., and can be used for multiple purposes.

    Ninohe City

    Northern Iwate
    Sightseeing Spots