Yozanji

"Suzushi-zuka" in Yozawa-ji Temple in Obanazawa City is the place where the wealthy merchant and haiku poet Seifu Suzuki stayed. A monument inscribed with a haiku composed by Matsuo Basho has been erected, and the place enveloped in coolness has attracted many people. It is also the 25th temple of the Mogami pilgrimage to Kannon. This place, which also appears in "Oku no Hosomichi," is known as a place associated with Basho and can be imagined from his famous writings and haiku that evoke a sense of travel and emotion.

Seifu Historical Museum at Yosenji Temple is a place where you can learn about the history and culture of Oguni-sawara City. The building, which reproduces a townhouse from the end of the Edo period, has stylish Japanese and Western-style rooms. In particular, the materials related to "Oku no Hosomichi" are a must-see, including the Ryozanpaku where Matsuo Basho stayed and the monument of Tsurunoya, a hermit who lived in a pot. As the 25th Kannon of the Tendai sect's Mogami pilgrimage, this temple allows you to discover the deep charm of Yosenji Temple through a variety of exhibits and materials.

From Yamatora Pass at Yosenji Temple, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the beautiful scenery of Obanazawa City. This location, where the haiku poet Basho Matsuo also stayed, has historical sites such as the "Oku no Hosomichi Monument" and "Suzushi-zuka." The area has been developed as a promenade, allowing you to take a leisurely stroll while enjoying nature. Please come and enjoy the wonderful panoramic view while feeling the deep charm of Yosenji Temple.

Yosen-ji Temple is a temple located in Oguni-zawa City where you can calm your mind in a quiet environment. It is also the 25th temple of the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage, and many worshippers visit. Matsuo Basho also stayed here, and you can imagine the scenery from his famous writings and haiku that evoke a sense of travel. In addition, the Seifu Historical Museum offers a variety of attractions, such as learning about the history and culture of Oguni-zawa City and enjoying a panoramic view of the stunning scenery from the Yamato Pass. It's a spot packed with various charms.

In the grounds of Yozanji Temple, there are monuments of linked verse by Basho and Utakarai. It is known as a place where Matsuo Basho stayed and gives a sense of his interaction with Utakarai. While reading the verses they composed, you can feel the atmosphere of old Japan. This place is also the 25th temple of the Mogami 33 Kannon pilgrimage, and has high historical value, making it worth a visit.