This is the first place
where gold was discovered in Japan in 749.It was presented to the Emperor and
used for plating Todaiji Great Buddha. Current appearance of Great Buddha is
bronze color, but at the time of construction, it was plated by the gold
amalgam method.
Many goods related to gold are displayed in Tenpyou Romankan.
Also, you can
experience gold panning in the pool. Even now, placer gold can be collected
around this area, but mining is prohibited in the historic site area.You can buy goods related to gold at the shop.
Address:Ogonyama
Wakuya-tyo Tooda-gun Miyagi-ken
Homepage of Tenpei
Roman Palace
http://www.tenpyou.jp/
Yookan(sweet
jelly made from bean jam) with gold leaf
