AomoriShrines & TemplesHirosaki
Saishoin Gojunoto
Called the northernmost five-storey pagoda in Japan, and the most beautiful.
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Start with the two explanations. Below them are photos and entries for shrines and temples across Japan.1,460 entries / page 3 of 61
AomoriShrines & Temples
AomoriShrines & TemplesHachinohe
Shinra Jinja
One of the three shrines of the Hachinohe Sansha Taisai. It preserves Kagami-ryu mounted polo.
Higashidori
Shiriyazaki
The northeastern tip of Honshu. Hardy horses graze here through a punishing climate.
AomoriShrines & Temples
AomoriShrines & TemplesHachinohe
Kushihiki Hachimangu
The tutelary shrine of the Nanbu clan, holding National Treasure armour including the Akaito-odoshi.
Aomori
Hirota Jinja (Aomori)
It claims to be the only shrine in Japan devoted to warding off illness and misfortune.
AomoriShrines & TemplesHirakawa
Saruka Jinja
It drew the faith of the farmers of Tsugaru. A broad lotus pond spreads before it.
Fukaura
Enkakuji (Fukaura)
Sailors of the kitamaebune cut off their topknots and dedicated them here. Votive ship paintings line the hall.
Misawa
Yachigashira
A place that holds the memory of Hirosawa Yasuto's Western-style ranch and of the Tonami clan settlers.
IwateShrines & Temples
IwateShrines & Temples
IwateShrines & TemplesMorioka
Morioka Hachimangu
The Chagu Chagu Umakko is a Selected Intangible Folk Cultural Property. Nanbu's history as horse country survives in the rite.
IwateShrines & TemplesMorioka
Mitsuishi Jinja
The giant rocks that are its deity are said to be the origin of the name Iwate, "hand of rock". An ogre is said to have pressed his handprint here, swearing never to return.
IwateShrines & TemplesHiraizumi
Takkoku no Iwaya
A hall built into a hollow in the cliff face, propped on a stage-like frame. Said to have been founded by Sakanoue no Tamuramaro.
IwateShrines & TemplesOshu
Komagata Jinja
The first shrine of Rikuchu Province. It grew from mountain worship of Mount Komagatake and is tied to the faith of horse country.
IwateShrines & TemplesTono
Tono-go Hachimangu
Yabusame horseback archery is dedicated here. The tutelary shrine of the land that still holds the world of The Legends of Tono.
IwateShrines & TemplesHiraizumi
Kanjizaioin
The remains of a temple built by the wife of Fujiwara no Motohira. Its Pure Land garden has been restored.
IwateShrines & Temples
IwateShrines & Temples
IwateShrines & TemplesMorioka
Sakurayama Jinja
It stands on the site of Morioka Castle and enshrines the Nanbu clan. The Eboshi rock in its grounds is itself an object of worship.