Virtual Shimokita 33 Kannon Pilgrimage #8 Hokoku-ji Temple

 

     Hokoku-ji Temple was founded in Ohata Village in 1630.

     In the 1630's, an irrigation system was built in Ohata Village by Kikuchi Den'emon.  The village has, however, cold humid winds from May to September, and they couldn't raise rice but Japanese barnyard millet.  Its main industry was forestry.  In 1667, Ohata Port was opened and a konbu market was held.

Address: Honmachi-25 Ohata, Mutsu, Aomori 039-4401

Phone: 0175-34-2080