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  • Aso Shrine
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    Kumamoto Aso-shi Ichinomiyamachi Miyaji 3083-1
    Records state this Shinto shrine was founded in 282 BCE. The head shrine of the 500-some Aso shrines across the country, the shrine is dedicated to Takeiwatatsu-no-Mikoto and eleven other related deities. This ancient shrine combines Shinto with a mountain faith which worships the caldera of Mt. Aso as a sacred object, and is revered as the most important shrine in what was Higo Province (now Kumamoto Prefecture). Six of the shrines structures, such as its main shrine building and two-storied gate have been designated National Important Cultural Properties. In particular, its two-storied gate is one of the largest in Kyushu and is counted as one of the three greatest two-storied shrine gates in all of Japan. Some of the shrine's many other highlights include a stone which is said to grant wishes, and a pine tree which is said to grant luck in finding love and marriage.

    Travelling to Miyaji on a JR Hohi Line Limited Express, my primarly motivation for the journey was to sample JRs attractive Kawasemi Yamasemi scenic train for the return journey to Kumamoto. With...

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  • Hogihogi Shrine
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    Kumamoto Pref. Asogunminamiasomura Kain 2909-2
    This unusual Shinto shrine is located in Minamiaso village, Aso County. It was founded to pray for hitting the lottery, and it honors a boulder that was dug up during construction work in 2004. Lots of visitors come to pray for big winnings. People from around the country leave old wallets and purses at a memorial altar.

    南阿蘇の観光名所である「宝来宝来神社」に立ち寄る事に。一部の方にはパワースポットという認識が有られるが、私はパワーがどうだのこうだのではなく、こういう施設をお金をかけてコツコツ増設しながら作り上げているのに、入場料を一切徴収せず何も買わなければ一切無料で済む施設という点が素晴らしいと感心する場所。真っ赤な建物が印象的な神社で、久しぶりに来たが以前より施設が増設されていました。 宝来宝来堂の隣には...

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  • Kokuzo Shrine
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    Kumamoto Pref. Asoshi Ichinomiyamachiteno 2110
    "This Shinto shrine is one of the oldest in Kumamoto Prefecture. One of the 12 shrines of Aso, this shrine is dedicated to Hayamikatama-no-Mikoto and three other gods. The shrine is a famous for being a mystical ""power spot"" destination said to improve one's economic fortunes. Legend has it that the grove of cedars encompassing the grounds were personally planted by Hayamikatama-no-Mikoto and, although they were damaged by a major typhoon in 1991, trees more than 2,000 years old still stand straight and proud here. The shrine history-rich events throughout the year, including a field festival to pray for large harvests, a spring festival, traditional ritual to banish a sleep-inducing demon, and a rice harvesting festival."

    癒しとパワーを感じる神社です。 特に何があるとかではなく、マイナスイオンを感じてなんとなく居心地の良さのある神社です。

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  • Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine
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    Kumamoto Pref. Asoguntakamorimachi Kamishikimi 2619
    This shrine is located in Takamori Town, Aso County. There's a large rock formation on the grounds with a gaping hole passing through it called the Ugeto Iwa. Legend says a Shinto deity kicked the cavity open. As making a hole in rock isn't so easy, it's thought worshiping there brings success and victory. The shrine's sacred Nagi trees are said to bring blessings too. As the leaves are tough to pull off, it's thought they will give spousal relationships longevity. The approach to the shine is lined with nearly 100 lanterns.
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  • Shirakawa Yoshimi Jinja
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    Kumamoto Aso-gun Minamiasomura Shirakawa
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  • Shirohebijinjasohakusuiryujingongen
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    Kumamoto Pref. Asogunminamiasomura Nakamatsu 3290-1

    一心行の大桜を見た後、北側の国道３２５号線に向かうと、国道の手前に阿蘇白蛇神社がありました。この神社は、境内で見つかった白蛇様に由来してつくられた神社です。ですから、生きた白蛇様と金蛇様をご神体としています。 神社の拝観所で、ご神体である白蛇様を拝観することができます。白蛇様は、拝観所のガラスケースの中にいらっしゃいましたよ。

  • Oguniryo Shrine
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    Kumamoto Pref. Asogunogunimachi Miyabaru

    江戸時代の富くじエピソードから、宝くじや金運向上のパワースポットとされています。鳥居の社号標の文字が金色に塗られており、それだけでもありがたい雰囲気が漂っています。立派で風格がある神門、三本杉のご神木、厳かな社殿、平日の早朝だったので境内全体が静かで神秘的でした。小国両神社、けやき水源、鏡ヶ池で福運を呼ぶ三社とされているので、すべて参拝させていただきました。

  • Nusaritujingu
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    Kumamoto Pref. Kamimashikigunyamatochou Ono 698
  • Nusaritu Shrine
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    Kumamoto Pref. Kamimashikigunyamatochou Ono
  • Hebiishi Shrine
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    Kumamoto Aso-shi Akamizu
  • Yura ke Ikebezaiten
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    Kumamoto Pref. Asogunnishiharamura Komori 2113-21
  • Takamori Aso Shrine
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    Kumamoto Aso-gun Takamorimachi Takamori
  • Shoichiryo Shrine
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    Kumamoto Pref. Kamimashikigunyamatochou Hamamachi
  • Kusakabe Yoshimi Shrine
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    Kumamoto Aso-gun Takamorimachi Kusakabe 2175
  • Shimomiya Shrine
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    Kumamoto Pref. Asoshi Yakuimbaru
  • Otokonari Shrine
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    Kumamoto Kamimashiki-gun Yamatocho Otokonari
  • Nagano Aso Shrine
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    Kumamoto Aso-gun Minamiasomura Nagano
  • Hayabusa Taka Tenmangu Shrine
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    Kumamoto Aso-shi Matoishi
  • Futa Shrine
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    Kumamoto Kamimashiki-gun Yamatocho Nagahara
  • Uchinomaki Sugawara Shrine
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Kumamoto lies in the center of Kyushu, a calm prefecture perfect for easy strolls around the historic center and lazy evenings in the natural hot springs at Kurokawa Onsen. For a slightly more strenuous activity, head to Mount Aso, whose surrounding hills offer hiking opportunities aplenty with views over the active volcano.

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