Tamonin Izawa family

Kitakami City

Southern Iwate

It has a hipped structure with a thatched roof and was designated as a national important cultural property in 1990. The Chusonji lotus has been divided, and the best time to see it is from late July.

residence/location: 54, Iwasawa 9chiwari, Waga-cho, Kitakami-shi, Iwate 024-0325
Business hours/Usage hours: Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from April to November
9:00 - 16:30
Price: free
Inquiries: Kitakami City Board of Education, Cultural Properties Division
TEL: 0197-65-0098
Website: https://www.city.kitakami.iwate.jp/life/kurashi_tetsuduki/bunka_sports/rekishi_bunkazai/
Other: Places to visit
[Summer] Lotus, mid to late July

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Tachibana Bishamondo

A group of Buddhist statues from the Heian period are enshrined there that tell the story of the Kunimiyama culture of ancient Buddhism. Among them, the ``Wooden Standing Statue of Bishamonten'' and ``Wooden Standing Statue of Nitennou'' have been designated as National Important Cultural Properties.

Kitakami City

Southern Iwate

History / Culture Shrines / Temples

Kitakami City Museum (main building)

Reopened in September 2016. In addition to introducing the charm of Kunimiyama Abandoned Temple, which was a center of Buddhist culture prior to Hiraizumi, it also provides detailed explanations of six historical themes that are essential when talking about Kitakami.

Kitakami City

Southern Iwate

Sightseeing Spots History / Culture Museums

Kabayama Ruins (Kabayama Historical Plaza)

It is the remains of a Jomon period village where the remains of approximately 30 stone structures were discovered during excavations in 1951. The cave dwelling has been restored and is now on display outdoors.

Kitakami City

Southern Iwate

History / Culture