Kanazawa, Japan

Utatsuyama Temple District

Utatsuyama Temple District, Kanazawa

A hillside quarter of more than fifty temples and shrines northeast of Kanazawa Castle. Maeda Toshitsune gathered them here around 1616 as one of three protective temple zones ringing the city. Twisting lanes climb Mount Utatsu toward sweeping views.

What the app adds

Roots Earth has a longer story for Utatsuyama Temple District, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Location

Coordinates: 36.57111, 136.67139

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