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A Jōdo Shinshū temple. On January 29, 1865 (Genji 2), after confining the Mito Tengu Party to 16 warehouses, the shogunate established a temporary interrogation area at Eikaku-ji Temple on February 1 and conducted a preliminary investigation. Follo…

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A temple of the Nichiren Shu sect. Originally founded in 810 as a Shingon sect temple, it was converted to Nichiren Shu by Saint Nichiryu in 1426.　Members of the Mito Tengu Party who had surrendered to the Kaga Domain forces participating in the s…

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Currently closed for relocation work. For details, please see below.Notice Regarding Relocation Work for the Mito Martyrs Memorial Hall (Former Herring Warehouse) - Tsuruga City This is one of the sixteen warehouses that housed the 823 members of t…

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Built in 1866 to house remnants of the Mito Tengu Party who had been placed under the custody of the Obama Domain. Only the surrounding stone walls remain today.　On November 1, 1864, the Mito Tengu Party raised their banner at Mount Tsukuba in Hit…

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Jishū sect temple. Founded in 1387 by Priest Kokua. By the late 16th century, it gained the patronage of Otani Yoshitsugu, lord of Tsuruga Castle. Decorated waist-high sliding screens, said to have been entrusted to the temple by Otani Yoshitsugu b…

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The crimson of the mountain maple leaves beautifully complements the dry landscape garden, soothing the eyes of visitors. The principal image, a wooden seated statue of Amida Nyorai, and the ink-on-silk painting of Miroku Bosatsu are truly worth se…

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It is rare nationwide for a single camellia tree to bloom with five different colors. Many people travel from afar to see it, delighting the eyes of visitors. (Mid- to late March)

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Located beyond Shiohama Beach, you can cook your freshly caught fish right there and enjoy barbecue. Savor delicious food and have a wonderful time.

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It's a place with white sandy beaches and very clear water.

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A quiet fishing village with a sandy beach close to the sea and beautiful surrounding rocky shores, perfect for families.

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The water is clean, making it safe for families with children to enjoy swimming. The guesthouse is right next to the beach, making it perfect for overnight guests.

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Surrounded by the sea, mountains, and other natural wonders, we hope you will nurture a rich spirit through various experiences such as sea kayaking, canoeing, hiking, and green watching.

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On the left bank of the former Shō River estuary stands a stone lantern entwined with vines. This tall stone lantern, built in 1802 by Shōyama Seibei, a ship merchant, is also known as "Shōyama's Tall Stone Lantern." It served as a vital landmark f…

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Maiji Temple, the second temple of the Hokuriku Thirty-Three Kannon Pilgrimage, is said to have been founded by Prince Shōtoku. Its principal image, a wooden seated statue of the Horse-Head Kannon, is designated a National Important Cultural Proper…

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One of the few major temples of the Rinzai Zen Kenchiji sect in Wakasa, it is also the 31st temple on the Wakasa Thirty-Three Kannon Pilgrimage. It offers zazen meditation sessions to refresh the mind, with the head priest providing instruction in …

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The enshrined deity is Empress Jingū, wife of Emperor Chuai at Kibitsu Shrine, revered as the "Goddess of Childbirth." On July 22 each year, a nationally rare ritual called the Sōsan Festival takes place, where the enshrined deity of Emperor Chuai …

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Following the old road through Ooi Town's Namashōshita district leads to Kanda Himegami Shrine. To the right of the main hall stand a Japanese mulberry tree and Japanese cedars, while to the left are Japanese cedars and cherry trees. The Japanese m…

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Soto Zen sect. The principal image is a standing statue of the Eleven-Faced Thousand-Armed Kannon Bodhisattva. This temple originally stood on the site of Chōei-ji Temple (in Tara-shō, Obama City), but it is said to have been relocated to its prese…

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This flatland castle was built on the hills behind the settlement in southwestern Hikita (elevation approx. 100m). It is said to have been constructed during the Bunmei era (1469–87) by Kubo Hikita, a vassal of the Asakura clan and Lord of Tsushima…

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On November 1, 1864, the Mito Tengu Party, having raised their banner at Mount Tsukuba in Hitachi Province to realize the cause of revering the Emperor and expelling the barbarians, set out for Kyoto. In December, the Tengu Party passed through Ike…

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