# Yagoto

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**Yagoto** (八事) is a neighbourhood that straddles [Mizuho ward](/source/Mizuho-ku,_Nagoya), [Shōwa ward](/source/Sh%C5%8Dwa-ku,_Nagoya), and [Tempaku ward](/source/Tempaku-ku,_Nagoya) in eastern [Nagoya](/source/Nagoya), central Japan.

## History

The area is also known as Yagotoyama.[1]

During the [Edo period](/source/Edo_period), the area thrived as a pilgrimage area with various temples, of which the most central one was [Kōshō-ji](/source/K%C5%8Dsh%C5%8D-ji,_Nagoya). Other temples within the immediate area of [Kōshō-ji](/source/K%C5%8Dsh%C5%8D-ji,_Nagoya) are Tokurin-ji, Saiko-in, Joshō-ji, Seigan-ji, Kōshin-ji, Hōju-in, and Hansobo Temple, although many were moved here during [World War II](/source/World_War_II).[2]

The Hayato-ike is a large pond that was originally dug in 1646 for irrigation purposes on the order of Lord [Naruse](/source/Naruse_clan) of [Inuyama](/source/Inuyama_Castle). The pond and park around it has turned into a recreation area and is popular during the cherry blossom season.

Various universities and educational facilities were established here. North from Yagoto in the Yotsuya and Yamanote-dori districts are [Chukyo University](/source/Chukyo_University), and the campuses of the [Nagoya University](/source/Nagoya_University) and [Nanzan University](/source/Nanzan_University).

The area also has various shopping areas, such as the large [Aeon](/source/AEON_(company)) department store, formerly [JUSCO](/source/JUSCO),[3] and restaurants such as the landmark [Kani Dōraku](/source/Kani_D%C5%8Draku) next to Kōshō-ji.

In the east of Yagoto is the [Yagoto Cemetery](/source/Yagoto_Cemetery).[4]

## Transport

The main artery is the Yamate road.

The area is served by [Yagoto Station](/source/Yagoto_Station) on the [Nagoya Subway](/source/Nagoya_Municipal_Subway) [Tsurumai Line](/source/Tsurumai_Line) and [Meijō Line](/source/Meij%C5%8D_Line) (the latter since 2004).

## References

1. ["Koshoji (Yagotoyama) | What to See | Nagoya Info - Nagoya Travel Guide"](https://web.archive.org/web/20151127065021/http://www.nagoya-info.jp/en/see/facilities/koshoji_yagotoyama.html). Nagoya-info.jp. Archived from [the original](http://www.nagoya-info.jp/en/see/facilities/koshoji_yagotoyama.html) on 27 November 2015. Retrieved 8 October 2015.

1. ["NIC Walking Guides - 2: Yagoto Area"](http://www.nic-nagoya.or.jp/en/nicwalkingguides/nic_walking_guide_2.pdf). The Nagoya International Center 2008. 2008. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20160304092822/http://www.nic-nagoya.or.jp/en/nicwalkingguides/nic_walking_guide_2.pdf) 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 8 October 2015.

1. ["AEON Yagoto｜The Portfolio｜Japan Retail Fund Investment Corporation"](https://web.archive.org/web/20160304075034/http://www.jrf-reit.com/english/portfolio/detail.php?article_id=39). Jrf-reit.com. 17 September 1993. Archived from [the original](http://www.jrf-reit.com/english/portfolio/detail.php?article_id=39) on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 8 October 2015.

1. ["名古屋市:名古屋市立八事霊園・斎場（暮らしの情報）"](http://www.city.nagoya.jp/kenkofukushi/page/0000011451.html). City.nagoya.jp. Retrieved 8 October 2015.

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