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Iwakiyama Okumiya

Aomori · Hirosaki · Shrines & Temples

Japanese name: 岩木山山頂奥宮

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WHAT TO DOIwakiyama Okumiya

At the 1,625-metre summit. Pilgrims climb here on the first day of the eighth lunar month for Oyama-sankei.

WHEREAomori

Tsugaru · Hirosaki

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Overview

At the 1,625-metre summit. Pilgrims climb here on the first day of the eighth lunar month for Oyama-sankei.

Key facts

Founded：Unknown Blessings：Mountain worship

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