Hokozuki Shrine

Hokozuki Shrine

Hokozuki Shrine

History & Culture

Hokozuki Shrine

By the legendery story that traces back 1000 years from now…　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　

…Minamotono Hachimantaro Yoshiie shot an arrow from the Kiyomizu pass in Obara. The arrow flew away through the sky and stabbed on a small hill far away. It surprised people, and "Hokozuki Shrine" was enshrined on that hill.
When Hachimantaro Yoshiie was to hunt down and kill Abeno Sadatou, the arrow shot from Kiyomizu Pass in Obara village stabbed here. So it is said that this area worships Yoshiie,and the village was named as Yazuki.
Postal Code
989-0843　
Address
30 Sotoyachi, Aza, Yazuki, Zao Town, Katta-gun, Miyagi prefecture
Access Method
By car: 20 minutes from Shiroishi IC on Tohoku Express Highway
Budget reference
Free entry
Parking area
None

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Introduction of Zao-sama
The spring shows the charm of Zao town
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Introduction of Zao-sama
The spring shows the charm of Zao town

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