Travel back in time To a moment where you can feel the history. Sacred atmospheres unfold there.

1. Sennenji (Temple) Umbrella Pine and Temple Bell This pine was named for its resemblance to an open umbrella. A hybrid of black and red pines, the cause of its mutation into an umbrella shape, similar pines are a rarity in Japan. The Sennenji (Temple) bell was cast during the middle of the Muromachi period (1336-1573) and is one of the oldest signed Japanese bells in the prefecture. TEL:0766-84-8066		2. Hojozu Hachimangu (Shrine) Hojozu Hachimangu dates back to the mid 8th century (Tempyo Period 729-749), when the Manyo poet Otomo no Yakamochi served as the governor of the then Etchu prefecture. Due to various disasters the shrine pavilions have been rebuilt a number of times, with the present structure being constructed in 1863. Poems by Otomo no Yakamochi and Matsuo Basho can be found inscribed on stone monuments within the premises. TEL:0766-84-3449		3. Kotokuji (Soto Zen Sect Temple) This temple was founded by Sohaku, a priest from Kaiganji in Toyama City, in 1521, during the first year of the Emperor Daiei's reign. It is said that the politician Tesshu Yamaoka once spent a night here long ago, and there is a large plaque bearing one of his poems on display. The temple is also famous for its statue of Kannon (Buddhist Goddess of Mercy) that was found in a river. It is publicly unveiled only once every 33 years. TEL:0766-59-2044

4. Fukuoji (Shingon Sect Temple) It's said that this temple was founded over 1,000 years ago by the priest Kukai (Kobo Daishi) during his pilgrimage to the Hokuriku area. It is home to many precious cultural treasures. TEL:0766-59-2030		5. Kamo Jinja (Shrine) A sub-shrine of Kyoto's Shimogamo Jinja, Kamo Jinja has enshrined the kuragakisho deities since ancient times. It is famous for its many unusual folk events, including the yellowtail-sharing Festival, Yabusame equestrian archery, the Rice Planting Festival, and Chigo dancing. TEL:0766-59-2654		6. Kushita Jinja (Shrine) Dedicated to the deities Busomeizon and Kushi-inada Hime, who are worshipped as Gods of Marriage, the shrine attracts many visitors at the beginning of the New Year. It is an old shrine in the engi style, and is listed in the Nihon Jin-myocho (an ancient document listing Shinto shrines). TEL:0766-54-1733

7. The Great Holly Tree This 280-year-old tree has a height of 8 meters. Of great scientific interest, it was designated a Toyama Prefecture Protected National Treasure in 1973. Its white flowers bloom at the beginning of winter. TEL:0766-59-8092 (Imizu City Board of Education)		8. Tottori Village Mentioned by name in the Kojiki, a famous ancient historical document, Tottori Village is the oldest extant place name in the prefecture. This spot is famous as the setting of the Hakucho Densetsu (White Swan Legend), in which swans were trapped at the Wanami floodgates for Yotsu, the Emperor Suijin's son. TEL:0766-59-8092 (Imizu City Board of Education)		9. The Great Buddha of Renoji (Temple) Said to be a work of the sculptor Gyoki, this is the prefecture's foremost wooden Buddha statue. The Buddha's face and hands were sculpted around 1,000 years ago while the body was added during the Edo period (1603 - 1867). This statue stands 5m high and is one of the Three Great Etchu Buddha Statues, along with the Great Buddha of Takaoka and the Great Buddha of Shogawa. TEL:0766-55-0157

10. The Kushita-shin Ruins This rare prehistoric settlement contains ruins from the Jomon period (3000 - 2000 BCE) and historic artifacts from the Kofun period (250 - 538 CE). Excavated in 1949, the site is now home to Shiseki Park, a place for recreation. TEL:0766-59-8092 (Imizu City Board of Education)

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