The Pacific saury here is big, fatty, and super tasty!
Kushiro Fisherman’s Wharf MOO | Review by 秋燕
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Kumano-Nachi Taisha
In 662 BC, Kamuyamato-iware-hikonomikoto (became Emperor Jinmu) dedicated Nachi Waterfall as a god in this shrine. It is the head shrine of Kumano Shrines all over in Japan, known as one of the three major Kumano Shrines. It has another name, “Musubi no Miya” which means the shrine to bring a marriage and wishes to come true.
We took breaks along the way to enjoy the scenery, and after a long walk, finally reached this World Heritage site. The waterfall is truly breathtaking!
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Entsuin Temple
Entsuin Temple was built in 1647 as the family temple of Date Mitsumune, a grandson of Date Masamune. Known for its fall foliage, the temple is at its most colorful from late October to mid-November. One of its main attractions is the garden centered around Shinji Pond, created about 350 years ago, and Mount Fudaraku, believed to be the home of Kannon Bodhisattva. It is considered one of the finest gardens in the Tohoku region. The grounds are illuminated at night, creating an even more enchanting atmosphere. Visitors also enjoy making their own Buddhist prayer beads using natural stone or glass beads.
The temple grounds are filled with maple trees. Autumn is definitely the best time to visit—the scenery is just beautiful.
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Miyazawa Kenji Dowa Mura (Village of Fairy Tales)
This hands-on facility is based on the motif of Kenji Miyazawa's fairy tales. The ”Ginga Station (Galaxy Station)", "Tenkuu no Hiroba (Plaza in the Sky)", "Kenji no Kyoshitsu (Kenji's Classroom)", "Yosei no Komichi (Fairy's lane)", "Fukurou no Komichi (Owl's lane)", "San'ya Soen (Wildflower Garden)", and "Kenji no Gakko (Kenji's School)" are all designed in a fantastical way.
It's really close to the station, so you don't have to spend much time on transportation. 👍