( Historical Sites ) 12 found.
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Kyozuka (Sutra Mound) |
| Kyozuka were mounds built and used over a long period of time to store sutras to be passed down to later generations. This was begun at the end of 12th century. By the beginning of the 17th century, reki-ishi kyozuka (mounds made with small ston... | |
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Stone Statue of Fudaishi |
| Fudaishi was a Chinese Buddhist monk (497-569) who created Rinzo, the rotating containers for Kyoten, or Buddhist scripture. In later days, a statue of Fudaishi was placed in a scripture house (kyozo) as a guardian. This stone statue was carved by... | |
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Okyozuka Sites |
| Okyozuka Sites are from a circular settlement measuring 200m in diameter that existed between 3,700 and 2,500 years ago. Excavation in 1956 found sites where stone gyobutsu (Imperial treasures) were buried. Earthenware excavated in this area esta... | |
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Stone Monument at the Former Site of the Togashi Residence |
| The Togashi Residence was home to the head of the Togashi Clan over the generations. The surrounding area was the center of politics and economy for the Kaga Region at that time. The precise location of the residence had been unknown for a long pe... | |
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Former Site of Nojisha (Experimental Farm) |
| In 1876, Hidenao Sugie established the experimental farm, "Nojisha," to promote agricultural improvement utilizing the methods used in Europe and U.S. with the thought that promoting local agriculture would lead to the prosperity of the ... | |
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Sumiyoshi-no-miya |
| Sumiyoshi-no-miya (Nunoichi Shrine) was originally named Togashi-go Hachiman Shrine, which protected the area of present-day Hon-machi 2 and 3-chome. In 1914, Shojitsu Hachiman Shrine, which protected the area of present-day Hon-machi 4-chome, and... | |
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Suematsu Burial Mound |
| Many sites were discovered in Suematsu. The biggest discovery was the former site of Suematsu Temple, a large temple in ancient times. This area is located at a high elevation (35-40m above sea level) in the alluvial fan of the Tedori River. Due t... | |
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Former Site of Hofukuji Temple |
| Many sites were discovered in Suematsu. The biggest discovery was the former site of Suematsu Temple, a large temple in ancient times. This area is located at a high elevation (35-40m above sea level) in the alluvial fan of the Tedori River. Due t... | |
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Former Site of Odachi Yakata |
| Many sites were discovered in Suematsu. The biggest discovery was the former site of Suematsu Temple, a large temple in ancient times. This area is located at a high elevation (35-40m above sea level) in the alluvial fan of the Tedori River. Due t... | |
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Former Site of Kogendo Yakata |
| Many sites were discovered in Suematsu. The biggest discovery was the former site of Suematsu Temple, a large temple in ancient times. This area is located at a high elevation (35-40m above sea level) in the alluvial fan of the Tedori River. Due t... | |
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Former Site of Suematsu Shinano Yakata |
| Many sites were discovered in Suematsu. The biggest discovery was the former site of Suematsu Temple, a large temple in ancient times. This area is located at a high elevation (35-40m above sea level) in the alluvial fan of the Tedori River. Due t... | |
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Suematsu Temple Sites |
| These sites are from the Suematsu Temple that was built in the late 7th century. It was known from Edo Period (1603-1868). In 1937, an excavation led by local resident Seiko Takamura discovered that this site was an ancient temple. In 1939, it was... |