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A massive rock floating in mid-air!? Uncover the mysteries and legends hidden within the ‘Ishi-no-Hōden’ at Oshiko Jinja, one of Japan’s Three Great Wonders.

In Takasago City, Hyogo Prefecture, there exists a “mystery spot” that remains shrouded in many...

Mysteries and Legends of “Ikutama-san,” Osaka’s Oldest Sacred Site: The Power of Ikukunitama Jinja That Toyotomi Hideyoshi Allegedly Feared?

Basic Information Name: Ikukunitama-jinja Shrine Common Names: Ikutama-san, Naniwa no Oyashiro (Naniwa Grand Shrine) Location:...

Could it bring a miracle lottery win!? We delve into the mystery of Hora Hora Jinja, a wondrous power spot in Minami-Aso.

In Minami Aso Village, Aso District, Kumamoto Prefecture, in a spot overlooking the magnificent Aso...

Iinoya-gu Shrine, dedicated to the ill-fated Prince Muneyoshi: A Story of Waka Poetry, Martial Valor, and Bonds Preserved by the Ii Clan

In Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, a place once known as “Iinoya,” rests the soul of...

Kengun Jinja: Kumamoto City’s Oldest Jinja, A 1.2km Approach Path Connecting History and Mystery

Kengun Jinja, located in Higashi Ward, Kumamoto City, is the oldest jinja in Kumamoto City,...

Kitabatake Jinja: A Journey to the Beautiful Scenic Garden and ‘Nige Waka’ Fan Pilgrimage Site Associated with Kitabatake Akiie, a Hero of the Nanbokucho Period

In the deep mountains of Misugi-cho, Tsu City, Mie Prefecture, was once the stronghold of...

Osaka’s Sacred Site for Relationships! Unravel the Mysteries of Severing Bad Ties and Forging Good Ones at “Izumo Taisha Osaka Bunshi”.

Izumo Taisha Osaka Bunshi, located in Higashi Ward, Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture, is affectionately known...

The Sacred Sanctuary for Mount Fuji Ascents, Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Jinja: A ‘Place of Beginning’ steeped in 1900 years of history and mystique

Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen jinja, located in Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi Prefecture, is a renowned shrine...

Explore the mysteries and the power of giant trees at Okutama’s Oku Hikawa Jinja, a sacred site hidden deep within the Three Hikawa Shrines.

Okuhikawa Jinja, nestled in a scenic valley at the western edge of Tokyo where the...

Miho Jinja, the head shrine of Ebisu-sama: A sacred site of the sea and music, famously linked with Izumo Taisha by the unique “ryo-mairi” dual pilgrimage tradition.

Basic Information Location: 608 Mihonoseki, Mihonoseki-cho, Matsue-shi, Shimane-ken Enshrined kami: Mihotsuhime no Mikoto, Kotoshiro-nushi no...