Top Things to do in Gokase-cho
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Top 6 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Gokase-cho, Kyushu
Discover the best top things to do in Gokase-cho, Japan including The Haradas' Cherry Blossoms, Josen-ji Temple Weeping Cherry Blossom, Sangasho Shrine, Uge Waterfall, Gion's Hinoki, Myoken Shrine.
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1. The Haradas' Cherry Blossoms
2. Josen-ji Temple Weeping Cherry Blossom
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It is a weeping cherry tree of about 300 years old, blooming in the precincts of the Jodoji temple of an old temple built in 1615. During the Edo period, the ninth priest was reportedly brought home from Kyoto, bringing back the saplings from Kyoto. This cherry tree is designated as a natural treasure in Miyazaki Prefecture. In the evening, it is illuminated with light and it is very beautiful.
3. Sangasho Shrine
4. Uge Waterfall
Long ago, when a person asked the waterfall "Please lend me a bowl", the bowl was floating there the following morning. A certain person returned a bowl broken, and there is a legend that God was angry and never lent a bowl.
5. Gion's Hinoki
"Gion's hinoki" is a large cypress with age 700 to 800 years. This tree is divided into 5 branches and it is called "the hand of God". It is magnificent and the local people are worshiped like God.
6. Myoken Shrine
About 1100 years ago, this was erected in the year 870 AD, and is worshiped as a water god. Spring water springing from one of the limestone caves of Gion Mountain to one corner of Myoken Shrine is said to be "400 million years of water" and has been told that "It is good for breast feeding when you drink this water" since ancient times, It is very beautiful water.
