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Chusonji Temple

Chusonji Temple

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Chusonji is a Buddhist temple in the city of Hiraizumi in southern Iwate Prefecture. It is the main temple of the Tendai sect in the Tohoku region in..

Iwate
Motsuji Temple

Motsuji Temple

The Motsuji Temple was once a large and important temple of the Tendai sect and consisted of numerous buildings. Today Motsuji is best known for his garden,..

Iwate
Kokusekiji Sominsai in Oshuu

Kokusekiji Sominsai in Oshuu

Mid Feb

A winter water purification ceremony, participants strip down to only a loin cloth. Next they face several challenges to show bravery..

Iwate 1 Free Entry
Morioka Autumn Festival

Morioka Autumn Festival

Mid Sep

Each year in September, the streets of Morioka come alive to celebrate the arrival of Autumn. The Morioka Aki Matsuri of the Morioka..

Iwate 4
Iwate Snow Festival

Iwate Snow Festival

Early - Mid Feb

The Iwate Snow Festival is held at the Makiba area in Koiwai Farm every February, and known as one of Tohoku's 5 Great Snow..

Iwate 3 Free Entry
Morioka's Sansa Odori

Morioka's Sansa Odori

Early Aug

The Morioka Sansa Odori is held every year August 1st-4th. In addition to being the world's largest taiko drum gathering, ..

Iwate 1 Free Entry