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Kamaishi City

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History / CultureShrines / Temples

    This is an Indo-Sri Lankan Western-style pagoda that enshrines the ashes of Buddha, a gift from the Kelaniya Vihara in the Republic of Sri Lanka. Inside, there is a pagoda containing Buddha's relics and a hall dedicated to the founders of each sect of Buddhism.

    Location
    3-9-1 Ohira-cho, Kamaishi 026-0002
    Business Hours
    9:00～17:00
    *Closing times vary depending on the season.
    Closed
    Adults: 500 yen, junior high and high school students: 300 yen, elementary school students: 100 yen
    Inquiries
    Kamaishi Daikannon
    Phone number: 0193-24-2125
    FAX number: 0193-22-0724
    Website
    http://www.kamaishi-daikannon.com/Open in new tab
    Other
    【access】
    Route 1: Shin-Hanamaki Station → [120 minutes on the conventional line] Kamaishi Station → [11 minutes by bus] Kannon Iriguchi bus stop → [3 minutes on foot]

    Route 2: Towa IC → [95 minutes by car] Stupa
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    Mihokozaki

    Located at the tip of the Hakozaki Peninsula, you can see Yamada Bay from Otsuchi Bay to the north, and Kamaishi Bay from Sankanjima to the south. On the south side is Senjojiki, which is made up of gigantic, strangely shaped granite rocks. It is a walking course with information boards.

    Kamaishi City

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    Nature / Scenery

    Nakamura Hankando

    It is a historical site related to the legend of Yoshitsune's northward journey, and it is said that the master and servant of Yoshitsune, who escaped from Hiraizumi, stayed at the Hachiman family in Nakamura on the way and left behind fans and other items as a token of gratitude. After that, the ancestors of the same family built a shrine and began to enshrine Yoshitsune.

    Kamaishi City

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    History / Culture

    Sennin Pass

    This is a deep green mountain pass on National Route 283, on the border with Tono City. A monument to Kenji Miyazawa's poetry has been installed in the square at the entrance of Sennin Tunnel Kamaishi. In addition, the famous water ``Sennin Hisui'' is produced here. [Best time to see autumn leaves] Late October to early November

    Kamaishi City

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    Nature / Scenery