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Tracing Legends and Literature at Ryomazan Yoshitsune Temple: A Scenic Viewpoint of the Tsugaru Strait
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Visiting Ryomazan Yoshitsune Temple In Minmaya, Sotogahama Town, Aomori Prefecture, a local legend tells that Minamoto no Yoshitsune did not die in Hiraizumi as history claims. Instead, he secretly fled north and crossed the Tsugaru Strait from this area to reach Hokkaido. The famed Japanese author Osamu Dazai also visited this temple while writing his novel Tsugaru. From the temple grounds, you’re greeted with a sparkling ocean view. While you can climb a steep set of stairs from the main road, driving up to the parking lot is highly recommended—those stairs are no joke! From here, you can take in ...