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Takkoku no Iwaya, a temple on the rock face of a cliff (2)

<Bishamodo> Continued to previous article, we introdue Takkoku no Iwaya (達谷窟) attractiveness. Together with Bishamodo hall, Ganmen Daibutsu is another attraction. www.tohoku-guide.com Ganmen Daibutsu with 16.5m high Buddha is one of the five large</bishamodo>…

Takkoku no Iwaya, a temple on the rock face of a cliff (1)

<The approach to the main hall> Takkoku no Iwaya (達谷窟) is a temple constructed on the rock face of a cliff in Hiraizumi area. And it was established as a religious precinct by Sakanoue no Tamuramaro in the 9th century. <Bishamondo hall entrance> The warload Akuro Takamaro had his headquarters</bishamondo></the>…

(Update) Hiraizumi, temples, gardens and archeological sites <Motsu-ji temple>

<Oizumigaike(Pond)> Hiraizumi (平泉) has two major popular attraction. One is Chuson-ji temple, the other is Motsu-ji temple. This time we pick up Motsu-ji temple. Below is the last time article of Chuson-ji temple. www.tohoku-guide.com Motsu-ji temple was f</oizumigaike(pond)>…

(Update) Hiraizumi, temples, gardens and archeological sites <Chuson-ji temple>

<The approach to the main hall> Hiraizumi (平泉) has two major popular attraction. One is Chuson-ji temple, the other is Motsu-ji temple. This time pick up Chuson-ji temple scenery. <Bell tower located along the approach to the main hall> We visited Hiraizumi this month again and update the different …</bell></the>

Jodogahama, a beautiful coast create colorful contrast

Jodogahama (浄土ケ浜) is located in Sanriku Fukko national park in Iwate prefecture. It literally mean "Pure land beach" and its name came from a Buddhist priest who live there during Edo period Amazing contrast is appeared with "white" co…

Hiraizumi, famous for its golden pavillion and pure land style garden

Hiraizumi (平泉) has two major popular attraction. One is Chuson-ji temple, the other is Motsu-ji temple. Chuson-ji temple is registered as a World Heritage site in 2011. It was chosen as the seat of the "Northern branch" of the Fujiwara f…

Ryusendo, a blue world inside the cave in Tohoku area

龍泉洞, Ryusendo is a limestone cave in the mountains of Iwaizumi town in Iwate Prefecture. It is regarded as one of Japan's three great limestone caves. The total length of the cave is 3600 meter and 700 meters are open to the public Larg…