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Utori Shrine

Oshu City

Southern Iwate

Shrines / Temples

    It is enshrined as the god of big catches, maritime safety, and marriage. The annual festival is held on April 8th of the lunar calendar, and many people from the fishing industry along the Sanriku coast visit the main shrine at the top of Mt. Ukotoriyama. In front of Harukahaiden, the ancient Utori Kagura is performed. The matchmaking custom of tying together the branches of the pine trees in the shrine grounds with the left hand for men and the right hand for women has been passed down, and the fortune-telling fortune telling fortunes, which are rare in Japan, are attracting attention as well. It is also the original home of Ukotori Shrine in Tono City, which is famous as a power spot for fulfilling love. There are also legends related to the legend of Yoshitsune's journey north.

    Location
    13 Ukotori, No. 25, Fudai-mura, Shimohei-gun, 028-8362
    Inquiries
    Utori Shrine Office
    Phone number 0194-35-2339
    Website
    http://www.vill.fudai.iwate.jp/Open in new tab
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    Former Goto family residence

    It is an extremely old building in the Kanko style, said to be built during the Genroku period. The original form of the straight house and hipped thatched roof is preserved, and the embankment, unrivaled windows, roof pillars, and attached Buddhist altar are valuable items in the history of private house architecture. A cultural property designated by Iwate Prefecture.

    Oshu City

    Southern Iwate
    Sightseeing SpotsHistory / CultureMuseums

    Wooden statue of Bishamonten with helmet

    A nationally designated important cultural property located within the storage room of Asai Chifuku Atago Shrine. It is said to have been created by Jikaku Daishi in 850. Height: 175cm. It was carved from a single piece of horse chestnut wood using a machete, and the unusual round chisel eyes are clearly visible. Usually closed. Advance reservations required.

    Oshu City

    Southern Iwate
    History / CultureShrines / Temples

    Nishidate Senju Kannon

    It is said to have been manufactured in the late Nara period or early Heian period, and is made from a single piece of zelkova tree about 2 meters long.

    Oshu City

    Southern Iwate
    History / Culture