December itinerary in Japan Day 4 (Akita Day 4)
December itinerary in Japan Day 4 (Akita Day 4) (Tuesday, December 14th) Table of contents 1. Tentokuji Temple 2. AKITA municipal AKARENGA-KAN museum 3. Neburi nagashi-kan 4. Former Kaneko Family Residence 5. Akita Airport 1. Tentokuji Temple On the 4th day of my trip to Aomori and Akita, I gave up going to the “Namahage Museum” on the Oga Peninsula, considering the effects of snow. Therefore, I checked out before 11 o’clock, had an early lunch, and then went sightseeing in Akita City. First, I went to Tentokuji. The bus I used are as follows. Depart Akita Station West Exit at 12:20, 207 Bound for Akita Health and Welfare Medical Center, arrive at Tentokuji-Mae at 12:31, fare Yen 250 Tentokuji is a temple of the Soto sect (Zen sect). It is the family temple of Mr. Satake, the lord of the Kubota domain (Akita domain). The main hall, the Shoin, the Sanmon, the Somon, and the Satake family sacred house are national important cultural properties. The main hall was built in 1687, the Shoin in 1806, the Sanmon in 1709, the Somon in the early 17th century, and the Satake family sacred house in 1672. I