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Amanokawawake Shrine enshrines Amanokawawake-no-Mikoto,who is said to be the son of Amenofutodama-no-Mikoto, the distant ancestor of the Imbe Clan, and the father of Amenotomi-no-Mikoto.
Torinin temple, the inner sanctuary of Ryōzenji Temple.
Awa Shrine is dedicated to Emperor Tsuchimikado, son of Emperor Go-Toba.
The Awa shrine was built in connection with the cremation mound.
Behind the Amanokawawake jinja shrine, there is a group of 11 burial mounds dating from the late Kofun period (300~538AD).
Storks, a special natural treasure, fly from Hyogo Prefecture and live in the Ōasa area.
Konsenji temple
The starting point is the town of Ōasa, home to the famous Ōtaniyaki pottery kilns. The first stop is Tōrinin Temple, also known as Tane-maki Daishi, which is closely associated with the Buddhist monk Kūkai
(alsoknown as Kōbō Daishi, 774-835). A short walk takes you to the Awa Shrine, and next to the main torii gate is a mound where Emperor Tsuchimikado(1195-1231) is said to have been cremated. The shrine was built in connection with the cremation mound. Walking along Prefectural Route 12, turn left before the Ikenotani Tunnel to Amanokawawake Shrine. Behind the shrine is a group of burial mounds dating from the first half of the fourth century. Storks also fly over the nearby wetlands.
At the temple and near the mountain, wild birds such as the daurian redstart,rustic bunting, and black-faced bunting can be seen in winter,and the meadow bunting,Japanese bush warbler, and Chinese-bamboo partridge can be seen in summer. Visitors can truly experience the history and nature of Tokushima.
Ōtani, Ōasa Town ～ Tōrinin Temple ～ Awa Shrine ～ Amanokawawake Shrine Burial Mounds ～ Ryōzenji Temple ～ Gokurakuji Temple ～ Konsenji Temple
MAP【A】 Cross the Otanigawa river bridge and turn right to Torinin.
MAP 【I】 Go along the roadway in the residential area.
MAP【U】When you see the sign in the residential area, turn right.
If you want to enjoy the nearby tourist attractions such as Otani Pottery and sake breweries, you can take a bus along Prefectural Route 12 and take a short cut around the area.
The main gate of Ryōzenji temple
Those wishing to receive a certificate of completion must take a photograph of oneself at the defined photo points on each course.
To Otani, Ōasa town via Prefectural Road No. 12
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◎START
Railway: Approx. 7 minutes on foot from "Awa Otani Station" on the JR Naruto Line.
Bus: A short walk from "Otani" Tokushima bus stop.
◎GOAL
Railway: Approx. 10 minutes on foot from "Itano Station" on the JR Kotoku Line.
Bus: (Tokushima bus) 10 min. walk from " South of Itano Station ".
