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This five-layer stone tower stands roughly six meters tall, and was among the tallest in Japan during the Middle Ages. It is a designated important cultural property. Many stories exist as to the origin of the monument—one holds that it was constructed by a wealthy merchant from Amagasaki, in order to express his gratitude for having his life saved from a heavy sea storm in an answer to his prayer to the shrine.

A shrine deep within the grounds of Jinno-ji Temple, believed to protect against evil. The main hall houses a seated Buddhist deity Fudo Myo-o that is rarely shown to the public. The stream running beside the Fudo-do Hall has a waterfall named Hikimeno-taki.

A temple constructed by Gyokyo, who established the Iwashimizu Hachimangu Shrine. The crest of the temple is a rare combination of the two crests of the Toyotomi and Tokugawa families. The temple is well known for the beauty of its foliage, which turns red in autumn and fresh green in spring.

An auxiliary shrine of the Iwashimizu Hachimangu Shrine, known for enshrining the guardian deity of Yawata. Tsurezuregusa (Essays in Idleness) by Yoshida Kenko tells the story of a Buddhist monk from Ninna-ji Temple setting out to visit the Hachimangu shrine, but paying his respects at this shrine by mistake.

A shrine associated with swords; the legend has it that the god of Inari, along with Ohara Yasutsuna, the legendary swordsimth who created one of the Tenka-Goken (Five greatest swords), made two famed swords—Higekiri and Hizamaru—at this shrine using the water from the Yamanoi well on the grounds.

This arched bridge that spans the Hojo River is also called “Taiko-bashi” due to its large semicircular shape reminiscent of a taiko drum.
The scene of this bridge set against a hazy moon is considered one of the top eight scenic views of Yawata.

A temple associated with Myoshin-ji Temple of the Rinzai sect of Buddhism. The temple is well known for the unique style of offering prayers by writing them on the white walls of its Daikokudo Hall, which is why it is also known as Rakugaki-dera (Graffiti Temple).

A shrine constructed by Chuhachi Ninomiya—who discovered the principles of flight before the Wright Brothers—to offer prayers for safety in the skies and the advancement of the aviation industry.
Adjoining the shrine is a museum with a collection of materials associated with Ninomiya.

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