The 2 Most Beautiful Temples and Shrines in Fukushima

There are many old traditional buildings still standing in Fukushima prefecture like at Ouchi-juku. Seeing these buildings still standing strong takes you back to the olden times. There are also a few old temples and shrines which have a classic beauty that you should go see.

Sazaedo Temple
Sazaedo Temple
Built in 1796, Sazaedo rises 16.5m in the air. The inside of the temple contains a double spiral staircase so that worshipers can tour through the facility without running into each other. This is a temple with a truly unusual construction that stands out in the world.
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Takakura Shrine
Takakura Shrine
Just a 15-minute walk from Ouchi-juku, Takakura Shrine is beloved as the guardian deity for the district. A member of the 12th-century Imperial family, Prince Mochihito, is enshrined there. A huge 800-year-old cedar tree with a height of 56m soars into the sky to provide a mystical presence.
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