In this episode, I will be visiting Chusonji temple in Iwate prefecture near Morioka as I reveal the significance of Fujiwara clan who developed this Buddhist temple. If you are visiting Morioka or Iwate prefecture, this is a must visit place as it is a world heritage site.
00:00 Introduction
01:40 Legend of Musashibo Benkei & Fujiwara Clan
05:08 Main Hall
05:35 Acalanatha Hall & Mine Yakushi Hall
06:17 Konjikido, the Golden Hall
06:34 Matsuo Basho’s Haiku
07:02 Old Exterior Protection & Longevity Hall
07:33 Shirayama Shrine
08:16 Noh theater and the story of Date Masamune
09:22 Soba Place, Ando in Ichinoseki
9:42 What is “towari soba?”