Row of cherry blossom trees in Hongo, Totancho

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In the spring of 1930, 2,800 cherry blossom trees were planted in the Karatan area, as a wish for the reconstruction of the former Totan Village, which was severely damaged by the Sanriku Tsunami in 1930, and as a blessing for the birth of the current Emperor in the same year. It was done. The main attraction is the row of cherry blossom trees in Hongo, and during the Amaterasu Miso Shrine Festival held once every three years, a procession of feudal lords parades under the cherry blossoms.

Location: Hongo, Totancho, Kamaishi City, Iwate Prefecture 026-0121
Inquiries: Kamaishi City Industrial Promotion Department Commerce and Tourism Division
Phone number 0193-22-2111
FAX number 0193-22-2686
Website: https://www.city.kamaishi.iwate.jp/docs/2014070300036/

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Kamaishi City Local Museum

As a base for conveying the culture and climate of Kamaishi City, we have set the themes of ``Nature,'' ``Archaeology,'' ``Historical Sites,'' ``Folklore,'' ``Kamaishi of the Showa Era,'' and ``Tsunami/War Damages,'' and donated items from citizens. We are displaying the materials that were created.

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Museums

Hokan Shrine

It is said that Yoshitsune and his servants, who escaped from Hiraizumi, rested at this Takarahama beach along the Torijugawa River. Hokan Shrine was built by the ancestors of this area and was named ``Hokan Okami'' in honor of Yoshitsune. The shrine was burnt down in 1899, and a stone shrine now stands.

Kamaishi City

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History / Culture Shrines / Temples

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