Engakuji Temple (Aomori)

Japanese: 円覚寺(青森) - えんかくじ
Engakuji Temple (Aomori)

...The town is centered on agriculture, forestry and fishing, and is promoting squid fishing by improving Fukaura Port. Engakuji Temple in the eastern part of Fukaura is said to have been founded in the Jogan era (859-877), and the shrine inside the Yakushido Hall (an important cultural property) is said to be the oldest wooden craft in the prefecture. The area from Cape Otose to Cape Henashi is filled with cliffs, oddly shaped rocks and caves, and has been designated as part of the Tsugaru Quasi-National Park.

*Some of the terminology that mentions "Engakuji Temple (Aomori)" is listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…農林漁業を中心とし,深浦港の整備によりイカ漁を主とした漁業の振興に力を入れている。深浦東部にある円覚寺は貞観年間(859‐877)の創建と伝えられ,薬師堂内の厨子(重要文化財)は県内最古の木造工芸品とされる。大戸瀬崎から艫作(へなし)崎にかけては断崖,奇岩,洞穴などが多く,津軽国定公園に指定されている。…

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