Kappabuchi Pool
In Japanese: カッパ淵
A clear stream behind Jokenji Temple in Tono, said in the Tono Monogatari folk tales to be home to kappa water imps. A small shrine to the kappa stands on the bank.
Nearby
- Tono Furusato Village ≈ 20 min by car
- Hashino Iron Mining Site ≈ 30 min by car
- Narushima Bishamon-do (Mikumano Shrine) ≈ 1 h 15 min by car
- Miyazawa Kenji Memorial Museum ≈ 1 h 20 min by car
- Esashi Fujiwara Heritage Park ≈ 1 h 25 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- Iwate Kotsu bus (Tsuchibuchi line) from Tono to Denshoen-mae, 4 buses on weekdays, then a short walk
Few buses — check times or join a tour - Fee
- Free
- Time needed
- 30 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info