Virtual Old Mutsu 33 Kannon Pigrimage #16 Kannon-ji Temple

 

     It is unknown when Kannon-ji Temple was founded in Isawa between the Isawa River in the south and the Nagasawa River in the north.  Isawa used to be a foothold of northern foreigners along with Shiwa.  The Isawa River might have been a defense line or a natural moat for the northern foreigners.

     In the site of Hachiman Fortress, Jomon ware which are supposed to have been used by northern foreigners were excavated.  In medieval days, the Kashiyama Family ruled the area, based in Obayashi Fortress near Kannon-ji Temple.

     All in all, Kannnon-ji Temple was founded in a strategic point.

Address: Obayashi−42, Nagasawa, Kanegasaki, Isawa District, Iwate 029-4504

Phone: 0197-44-3279

Site of Obayashi Fortress

Address: Kashiyamadate Nagasawa, Kanegasaki, Isawa District, Iwate 029-4504

Site of Hachiman Fortress

Address: Kaminosawayama Nagasakae, Kanegasaki, Isawa District, Iwate 029-4505