Kokusekiji Temple is a Tendai sect temple originally established in 729 and rebuilt in 849. To see the Sedentary Image of Yakushi Nyorai, a national important cultural property, you must contact the temple in advance. In February, a dynamic festival called “Kokusekiji Somin-sai” is held, in which men pour cold water on themselves to pray for rich harvest and to drive away ill fortune. The men are divided into 2 groups, and they compete to grab the “Somin Bag” which is supposed to bring good luck. There is a soba restaurant in front of the temple gate.
No photos in the Main Hall.
VENUE DETAILS
- Address
- 17 Yamauchi, Kokuseki-cho, Mizusawa-ku, Oshu City
023-0101 岩手県奥州市水沢区黒石町山内17 - Hours
- 9:00-16:00 ( reservation required )
- Regular holidays
- dates vary
- Admission
- high school students and up 300 yen ( groups of 20 or more: 200 yen )
- Access 1
- Taxi bout 15 min. from JR Mizusawa-Esashi Station
- Access 2
- Taxi About 12 min. from JR Mizusawa Station
- Access 3
- Bicycle Rental Mizusawa Tourist Information 9:00-17:00 7 bicycles available 0197-24-4452
- Access 4
- Car About 25 min. from Mizusawa IC
