Virtual Shimokita 33 Kannon Pilgrimage #18 Horin-ji Temple

 

     Gamanosawa Village was located on the right bank of upstream Tanabu River.  From sometime in Heian Period (794-1185) to Kamakura Period (1185-1333), Yamadate Fortress was built in Shishibashi Hamlet of the village.  Samurai could have supported the foundation of Horin-ji Temple as it belongs to Caodong Chan School.

     Tradition says that the village produced some gold and silver.

Address: Muranaka-33 Gamanosawa, Higashidori, Shimokita District, Aomori 035-0004

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