JAPAN PHOTOS by Philbert Ono

The main temple at the Hiraizumi World Heritage Site. The golden and ornate Konjikido Hall is a National Treasure.

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Motsuji temple is part of the "Historic Monuments and Sites of Hiraizumi" World Heritage Site. It belongs to the Tendai Buddhist sect. Founded in 850 by Ennin, the third abbot of Tendai based at Enryakuji temple atop Mt. Hiei in Shiga Prefecture. Since most of the temple structures burnt down, the main attraction today is the 800-year-old Pure Land Garden featuring a large pond called Oizumi ga Ike. It's short distance away from Chusonji temple.

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Kamaishi has its own Giant Kannon statue overlooking the beautiful bay.

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Nestled in a dramatic and rocky bay, this is a pebble beach popular in summer.

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