Kusanagi, Tozawa-mura, Mogami-gun, Yamagata Prefecture
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¥500
The Mogamigawa Ichiya Kannon is a historical site located in the Kusanagi area of Tozawa Village, Yamagata Prefecture, near the Kusanagi Onsen. It's a 25-minute walk from Takaya Station. The site commemorates a novel by Kotaro Nakamura, which tells the story of a merchant's wife who drowned in the Mogami River and the subsequent establishment of a Kannon statue for her memorial. Visitors can also enjoy views of the Shiraito Falls across the river. This spot offers a blend of local literature and scenic beauty along the Mogami River.