Shrines and Buddhist Temples

Hoshinji Temple

Erected in the Tozawa era, the temple was of high status, for which the resident priest would be allowed by the emperor to wear scented vestures. It has the oldest bell in Kakunodate.

Hoshinji Temple
Location 10 Nishikatsurakucho

Jokoin Temple

The family temple of the North Satake Clan. There is a cemetery for the fallen imperial soldiers in the Boshin War.

Jokoin Temple
Location 25 Nishikatsurakucho

Shinmeisha Shrine

A shrine for Amaterasu, and tutelary of this land from old. The annual festival in September is the biggest in this town. Along with the festival of Yakushi-do, it goes on for 3 days.

Shinmeisha Shrine
Location 149-2 Iwase, Kakunodate

Soshi-do

Stands on top of Otsukayama mountain.

Soshi-do
Location 71 Uwano, Kakunodate

Uzumaki (Spiral) Tenjin Shrine

A statue by Kingo Hamada.
Named for the spiral-like stones in the temple grounds. Enshrines Michizane Sugawara, the god of scholarship.

Kingo Hamada
Location Iwase, Kakunodate

Yakushi-do (Jojuin Temple)

The oldest local shrine dating back to the Tozawa era. The parade float for the Autumn Festival in September is related to this temple.

Yakushi-do (Jojuin Temple)
Location Nishikatsurakucho, Kakunodate

Tenneiji Temple

The family temple of the Ashina Clan, moved from Aizu. It has the tombs of the Ashina Clan, and a giant statue of Buddha. There is also the Fudezuka (ink brush mound) of Hyakusui Hirafuku in the hill in the back of the temple, looking down on the town.

Tenneiji Temple
Location 10 Kamishinmachi, Kakunodate

Gakuhoji Temple

A temple moved from Aizu with when Ashina became lord of Kakunodate castle. Within the temple grounds are the graves of the father and son, Suian and Hyakusui Hirafuku.

Gakuhoji Temple
Location 63 Nishikatsurakucho, Kakunodate

Shoanji

Family temple of the Imamiya household, once the head of Shugen-do monks of the whole Kanto area. Also has the grave and monument of Naotake Odano, the founder of Akita Ranga (western style painting).

Shoanji
Location 47 Tamachikamicho, Kakunodate

Ojoin Temple

Location 86 Nishikatsurakucho, Kakunodate

Saikakuji Temple

Location 67 Nishikatsurakucho, Kakunodate

Nicchoji Temple

Location 1 Kawara, Unosaki, Kawara, Kakunodate

Hoshinji Temple

Location 10 Nishikatsurakucho, Kakunodate

Honmyoji Temple

The Issaikyo Sutra in this temple is a town-designated tangible cultural asset. It is also the family temple of the home of Shinchosha's first president.

Honmyoji Temple
Location 61 Nishikatsurakucho, Kakunodate

Manpukuji Temple

Location 47 Teramae, Kawara, Kakunodate

Myokoji Temple

Location 71 Uwano, Iwase, Kakunodate

Ryuganji Temple

Location 330 Tanaka, Kumoshikari, Kakunodate

Ryusenji Temple

Location 131 Takewaramachi, Kakunodate