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Ayari Daigongen

The dancing Daigongen created in 1996 by the Ayari Daigongen Preservation Society is the largest in Japan with a lion's head measuring 2 meters square and weighing 200 kg, and has been passed down as a traditional dance in the region. It is a symbol of Gongenmai. The giant lion's head is operated by two people using an excavator, and its dynamic movements captivate the audience. It is held once every five years in the Ayari area, and is demonstrated at the five-year festival and New Year's Day.

Ofunato City Museum

Ofunato City is a treasure trove of geological materials, including the Silurian strata of the Paleozoic era, which is said to be the "foundation stone of Japan." In addition to learning about Ofunato's sea and nature in the theater, the geology exhibition room, archeology and folklore exhibition room, etc. introduce the current state of Ofunato.

Choanji Temple

A temple of the Otani sect of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism that was built approximately 900 years ago in the city. It is one of the most famous temples in Tohoku and is a branch temple of Higashi Honganji in Kyoto. The original building was destroyed by fire, and the current one was later rebuilt. Among them, the Sanmon gate is approximately 20 meters high and is made entirely of zelkova, and the Taiko-do hall was built approximately 270 years ago in the style of Momoyama architecture.