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  • Yahiko-jinja Shrine
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    Nigata Pref. Nishikambaragunyahikomura Yahiko 2887-2
    Yahiko-jinja Shrine, situated at the foot of Mt. Yahiko in Yahiko Village, Nishikanbara County, Nigata Prefecture, is a shrine of the old Echigo Province and even appears in the Manyoshu (collection of Japanese poetry). The enshrined deity, Ame-no-Kaguyama-no-Mikoto, has long been widely worshipped as the god of culture and development in Echigo Province. The impressive shrine building, erected in front of the backdrop of cedar and zelkova forests and Mt. Yahiko, was rebuilt in 1916. The Shida-no-otachi long sword, designated a national important cultural property, and other weapons connected with Minamoto No Yoshiie, Minamoto no Yoshitsune, and Uesugi Kenshin, are on display in the shrine’s treasure hall.
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  • Kunigamidera Temple
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    4.0
    12 Reviews
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    Nigata Pref. Tsubameshi Kugami 1407
    This Shingon Buddhist temple is halfway up Mt. Kugamiyama, a 15-minute drive from Bunsui Station on the JR Echigo Line. Founded in year 709 it is the oldest temple in the prefecture. The temple is dedicated to the Amitabha Buddha which is revealed only once out of every 12 years, the Year of the Rat. It is said that Uesugi Kenshin would pray for victory here and that praying here can bring various benefits such as warding off evil, wishes being answered, and safe travel. In 1914 the hut in which monk Ryokan secluded himself during the latter part of the Edo period was rebuilt and it is still open for viewing today. Further legends regarding Yoshitsune and Shuten-Doji surround the temple.

    弥彦村の観音寺の御朱印をいただきに国上寺に向かいしました。 国上寺と観音寺の御朱印はそれぞれ３００円でした。 越後最古の名刹だそうで、とても趣のある、歴史あるお寺だということを感じました。 駐車場は無料ですが、わりと混んでいます。

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  • Hokkeshu Sohonzan Honjo-ji
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    3.5
    5 Reviews
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    Nigata Pref. Sanjoushi Nishihonjouji 1-1-20
    Honjo-ji Temple in Sanjo City is the head temple of the Hokkeshu, Jinmon school of Buddhism. It is located directly west of the JR Sanjo Station. It was founded in 1297, by Nichiin, one of Nichiro's disciples, who was himself, a disciple of Nichiren. The current main hall was built in the Meiji period, and the seven magnificent buildings - the main hall, guest house, bell tower, pagoda, Senbutsudo, Banjindo and main gate are all contained within temple compound, covering almost five acres of land. There is also a garden within the compound, called the Sankien, which is maintained by the city residents and the temple's followers. In the fall, the autumn leaves have an almost otherworldly appearance.

    1297年に日蓮大聖人の法孫である日印尊聖人が鎌倉から各地へ布教をしていてこの地で牛が動かなくなり、また清水が湧きだし、青蓮華が咲いたことから領主の山吉氏の助力を得てこの地に寺を建立し「根本道場」としたのが始まりです。 私が行った日は日朗尊聖人の700御遠忌（亡くなられてから700年）を行っていました。 日朗尊聖人というのは日蓮の弟子であり、本成寺の開祖日印の師である方になり、山号寺名の長久山本成...

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  • Aomi Jinja
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    3.5
    2 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Niigata Kamo-shi Kamo 229

    創建は726年と古く、桓武天皇の平安京への遷都の際に賀茂別雷神社、賀茂御祖神社の神領となり、加茂大明神と呼ばれるようになったようです。 ここで出てくる賀茂別雷神社とは通称の「上賀茂神社」の方が有名なところであり、同じ様に賀茂御祖神社は通称「下鴨神社」のことです。 ややこしいのは「賀茂」「加茂」「鴨」が混在していることですが、大元は古代豪族の賀茂氏から来ていると思われます。（諸説あるので定かではあり...

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  • Okozu Bunsui Levee
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    Niigata Tsubame-shi Gosengoku
    The Shinano River is a large, class A river which has caused flood disasters since ancient times. This levee was built in order to divert a portion of rising waters to the Sea of Japan, thus preventing catastrophic flood damage on the Echigo Plain. This levee was completed in 1922 on a section of the river closest to the Sea of Japan where it makes a drastic turn to the east. Cherry tree planting began in the area even before the levee was complete, and today it has become known as one of the top cherry blossom viewing destinations in Niigata. When the flowers are in full bloom, the trees are also lit up at night, enabling visitors to enjoy their beautiful blossoms in the evening as well. From October through March, over 1,000 swans also migrate and overwinter here.
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  • Otogo Shrine Thatched Hut
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    Niigata Tsubame-shi Kugami
    The shrine office of a shrine subordinate to Yahiko Shrine. The Soto Buddhist monk Ryokan moved into this thatched hut in 1816 after the Gogoan hut in which he had spent his prime had deteriorated with the years and his aging body made it difficult for him to climb and descend the mountain on which it was located. During the ten years Ryokan spent here, his art and calligraphy reached their highest maturity, and the monk produced many great works. The current hut was rebuilt in 1987. A stone monument, erected in 1858, stands on the grounds and is believed to be the oldest extant such monument inscribed with a poem by Ryokan.
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  • Yahiko-no-oka Art Museum
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Nigata Pref. Nishikambaragunyahikomura Yahiko 2502-1
    The Yahiko-no-oka Art Museum is situated adjacent to the Yahiko Village Cultural Center within the Shiroyama Forest Park, in Yahiko Village, Nishikanbara County. The Museum holds thematic exhibitions in a wide range of art forms, including Nihonga style paintings, landscape paintings, calligraphy, woodblock prints, etc. The Museum is built on top of a hill that offers superb views of Mt. Yahiko; every season of the year has its own unique scenery.
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  • Tsubame Industry Museum
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    4.0
    16 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Niigata Tsubame-shi Omagari 4330-1

    An easy to get to via car. The buildings were immaculately clean. Lots of hands on experiences with older craftsmen helping to guide you during the workshops. Videoing is permitted during the...

  • Shinanogawa Okozu Museum
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    5.0
    4 Reviews
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    Niigata Tsubame-shi Gosengoku

    大河津分水の資料館です。 新潟県の治水対策の重要な文献を見ることができます。 小学生などの学習の一環として、社会見学によく利用されるようです。

  • Sanjo History Folk customs Industry Museum
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    3.5
    3 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Niigata Sanjo-shi Honcho 3-chome 1-4

    無料でした。 土器から現代までの郷土の歴史や文化を、わかりやすく、展示紹介してありました。 初めて訪れたましたが、勉強になりました。

  • Riyogenji
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    3.0
    3 Reviews
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    Nigata Pref. Minamikambaraguntagamimachi Tagami Hei 1285-1

    住宅街の中にある小さなお寺です。 駐車場が見当たりませんでしたが、入り口のわずかなスペースに停めてもいいのかもしれません。 他の方のレビューにあるように越後七不思議の1つとなっている木がありますが、お寺自体は何の特徴もない小さなものです。

  • Kamo Folk customs Museum
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    4.0
    1 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Niigata Kamo-shi Kamo 229-1

    市民体育館の奥にあります。 入館は無料です。 管理のおじさんから「どこから来られましたか？」と尋ねられます。 何か会話が始まるのかな、と思ったら、「加茂市民か市外からの訪問者なのか、統計をとっている」とのことでした。 手作りのお祭り行列人形が１階に陳列されています。 ２階には民芸品などが展示されています。

  • Kurotaki Castle Ruins
    Travel / Tourism
    Niigata Nishikanbara-gun Yahikomura Fumoto 7832
  • HOUSE DO Sanjo
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    Niigata Sanjo-shi Higashisanjo 1-21-8-1
  • Sanjo ROCKET PINK
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    Niigata Sanjo-shi Koya 1-1-44
  • Isurugi Shrine
    Travel / Tourism
    Niigata Sanjo-shi Yoshino Ya Otsu 262
  • Tetsuji Morohashi Memorial Museum
    Travel / Tourism
    Niigata Sanjo-shi Niwazuki 434
  • Former Takeishi Family's Residence
    Travel / Tourism
    Niigata Nishikanbara-gun Yahikomura Fumoto 7056
  • Machi Yama
    Travel / Tourism
    Niigata Sanjo-shi Motomachi 11-6
  • Kaji Museum
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Niigata Sanjo-shi Motomachi 11-6
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Found along the northwestern coast of Japan, Niigata prefecture is celebrated for its high-quality rice and breathtaking nature, most notably its spectacular mountains, whose white peaks draw in snow sports lovers from far and wide over the winter months. Hit the slopes at Yuzawa, pick out your favourite modern artist at Echigo Tsumari, or take a ferry over to Sado Island for an extra adventure.

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