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Hattachi Yakushi Temple

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Hattachi Yakushi is a scenic temple in Iwaki, known for its coastal rock formations and New Year's sunrise.

Hattachi Yakushi Temple
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What it is

  • A temple in Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture.
  • Also known as Io-zan Hattachi-ji.
  • One of the three great Yakushi of Iwaki.
  • Founded by Tokuitsu Shonin.

What to see

  • Hattachi Coast is across from the main hall.
  • Coastline has a series of strange rocks.
  • Bentenzima is a strange rock with a torii gate.
  • Bentenzima is connected by Bentenbashi bridge.
  • Whirlpools can be seen here.

When to go

  • Famous spot for the first sunrise of the year.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

福島県いわき市久之浜町田之網字横内89 Open in Google Maps

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