Shrines & Temples

神社とお寺

Tono is full of Shrines and Temples of many different types, sizes and ages. The Hayachine Shrine dates from 806 AD where as the beautiful Fukusen-ji Temple was completed as recently as 1912. Come explore the Spiritual centers of the Tono region.

遠野には、種類や大きさ、古さも多岐にわたる神社やお寺が存在します。早池峰神社は西暦806年に創建され、美しき福泉寺は1912年に完成しています。この地の情緒や精神を支え続ける聖地を訪ねてみましょう。

The Tono Tourism Association has done a wonderful job preparing lists of important
points of interest, including the local Shrines & Temples in english

Click on this link, and browse through the great map, listing the places to visit in Tono:
https://tonojikan.sakura.ne.jp/tonojikan_system_admin/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/遠野英文MAP_20200228.pdf

Hachimangu Shrine is a central pillar in the ancient history of Tono.
Right in the down town area of Tono. Very sacred and very active, it is a must visit site.