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Onikoshi Sozen Shrine

鬼越蒼前神社

Shinto shrine dedicated to Sozen, an Edo-period samurai warrior, established in the early eighteenth century and surrounded by a serene garden.

Onikoshi Sozen Shrine
Onikoshi Sozen Shrine © Riam77, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Admission
Everyone Free
Access
100-3, Ukaisotokubo, Takizawa City, Iwate
〒 020-0659
How to get there
Nearest stationOkama Station
大釜
Tazawako Line65 min walk from the station
Nearest bus stop鬼越蒼前神社前2 min walk from the bus stop

Onikoshi Sozen Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Iwate, Japan, dedicated to the worship of Sozen, a powerful and respected samurai warrior from the Edo period. The shrine is believed to have been established in the early 18th century to commemorate the deeds and spirit of Sozen. The main hall of the shrine is surrounded by a beautiful garden, which is a popular spot for visitors to relax and enjoy the natural beauty of the area.

Getting There

Map: Getting to Onikoshi Sozen Shrine. Legend: Tazawako Line; Shinkansen; Bus from Okama. Labelled stations: Morioka, Sendai, Ichinoseki, Kitakami, Omagari, Okama.

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