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Morioka Hachimangu
The Chagu Chagu Umakko is a Selected Intangible Folk Cultural Property. Nanbu's history as horse country survives in the rite.
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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.
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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.
Hachimantai
Hachimantai
A highland scattered with small shrines to the hot springs and the mountains.
IwateShrines & TemplesOshu
Kokusekiji
It was known for the Somin Festival at the lunar new year, a wild all-night contest between naked men that ended after 2024.
Hiraizumi
Motsuji Ennen
An Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property. It preserves the form of Heian-period performance.
IwateShrines & TemplesHanamaki
Hayachine Jinja
It worships Mount Hayachine. Hayachine Kagura is UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Morioka
Oni no Tegata
The handprint an ogre is said to have left gave the prefecture its name. This is where the name Iwate comes from.
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Yakehashiri
A black lava field left by an eruption of Mount Iwate. It was long regarded with dread.
IwateShrines & TemplesTono
Unedorisama
If you can tie the red cloth using only your left hand, your wish for love is said to come true.
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