Takaiwa Shrine

What it is

• Shrine founded by Ennin during the Ten'an era (857-859).
• It is the 29th site of the Akita Kannon Pilgrimage.
• Shrine built in the kakezukuri or butaizukuri style.
• Dedicated to Benten, Kongokai Dainichi Nyorai, and Taizokai Dainichi Nyorai.

What to see

• A five-ring pagoda from the late Kamakura to early Muromachi period.
• A large ginkgo tree estimated to be over 800 years old.
• A large cedar tree, Nanameguri-sugi, estimated to be 550 years old.
• A Sue ware keikyo, a prefectural tangible cultural property.
• A framed 'Takaiwa-san' dedicated in 1794.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.