★ The 15th COOL JAPAN VIDEOS Photo Contest is currently being ★ held under the theme of "Recommended Japan Sightseeing Spots in 2023" We look forward to receiving many applications from you! This time, we will introduce "Aoi"'s post! The blue sky and the beautiful torii gate are impressive. Located in Hida City, Gifu Prefecture, Ketawakamiya Shrine is a shrine where the Furukawa Festival is held, which is registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. It is said to have been the model for the shrine that appeared in the popular anime movie "Your Name," and is also gaining popularity as a sacred place. ◆Ketawakamiya Shrine◆ 【Address】〒509-4212 Gifu Prefecture Hida City Furukawa-cho Kamikita 1297 【Access】 15 minutes on foot from JR Hida Furukawa Station Please check the official website for details.

Ketawakamiya Shrine / Gifu Ketawakamiya-Shrine / Gifu On a trip to Gifu with my family. This shrine is famous for appearing in the movie "Your Name". After passing through this torii gate and climbing a little mountain road, there is a shrine. The air was clear and I had a spiritual experience. And on the way back, I took this photo when I went through this torii gate. I can still remember the green of the mountains and rice fields and the blue of the sky. I was so moved that I can't put it into words. On a trip to Gifu with my family. This shrine is famous for its appearance in the movie "Your Name". The shrine is located a short distance up a mountain path after passing through this torii gate. The air was clear and I had a spiritual experience. And on my way back, I took this picture as I passed through this torii gate. I can still recall the green of the mountains and rice fields and the blue of the sky. I was so moved beyond words.

Do you know the village of Shinanodaira Kamakura in Iiyama City, Nagano Prefecture? The blue scenery at dusk is called "kamakura blue". How about a fantastic romantic time?

Snowy Hokkaido Shrine "Hokkaido Jingu" in Maruyama, Sapporo This is a venerable shrine that many people visit throughout the year. The scenery of the precincts changes depending on the season. Cherry blossoms and plum blossoms in spring, fresh green in summer, autumn leaves in autumn, snow in winter This time, I combined the day when it snowed like a feather and Hokkaido Shrine.

A waterfall in the primeval forest of Wakayama, which is also the highest waterfall in Japan, is a wonderful tourist destination. It was the most anticipated sight of my trip and when I reached it, it didn't disappoint me. The view of Nachi falls, Seigantoji Temple, and the view of spring forest was stunning.

The second stage of the Kobe, Rediscovery series is the story of a cat who lives in a shrine. A crest of chrysanthemum flowers in running water ... This crest, famous as the family crest of the Kusunoki clan, resembles the rising sun from the horizon. This is the Minatogawa Shrine where Kusunoki Masanari is celebrated. At the shrine, three cats were always looking down at the people who came and went from the roof tiles. When I passed through here for the first time in several years, I was still relaxed... Feeling smaller than before? Maybe there has been a generational change. At this time, I photographed one of the two dogs. Relaxing in this way, I was still looking down at the people who came and went. Please visit when you take a walk in Kobe. There are a lot of people on the street, so please be careful not to look too high and bump into it.

Introducing the photos posted on "Minna no Post"! This is a pickup post on the inbound tourism information SNS "COOL JAPAN VIDEOS". Today, I would like to introduce the post "Underwater torii gate of Hakone Shrine" by "Sweets Bancho". The torii gate with a fantastic atmosphere is impressive. Hakone Shrine, located in Hakone Town, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture, is a famous tourist attraction as a power spot. It is said to be beneficial for good luck, fulfillment of wishes, traffic safety, and matchmaking. In recent years, it has also become popular with tourists visiting the red seal. You can get the red seal of four companies: "Hakone Shrine", "Kuzuryu Shrine", "Hakone Seven Lucky God Ebisu Shrine", and "Hakone Motomiya". A wide variety of amulets are also sold at the banknote office. How about a pair of matchmaking amulets, Nakayoshi omamori, Katsumori, etc. to commemorate your visit? Yoseki protection is popular because it uses parquet. The "Underwater Torii Gate" built in the 1952 (Showa 27) to commemorate Japan's independence is also a hot Instagrammable spot. It is built in Lake Ashi (former Hakone Bay) and is known as the "Torii of Peace". (2023 (Reiwa 5) Some entries are off-limits until Thursday, February 9, so please check the official website when visiting.) ） On the approach to the main shrine of Hakone Shrine, there are plenty of restaurants. Recommended for breaks such as lunch. ◆Hakone Shrine◆ 【Address】〒250-0522 Kanagawa-ken, Ashigarashimo-gun, Hakone-cho, Motohakone 80-1 【Access】 Take the Odakyu Line from Shinjuku to Yumoto From Yumoto, 60 minutes by bus bound for Hakone and Motohakone Take the JR Tokaido Line or Shinkansen to Odawara Station From Odawara Station, 75 minutes by bus bound for Hakone and Motohakone 【Parking lot】Available Please check the official website for details.

It is Udo Shrine, the regent shrine of Omi Shrine in Hyuga City, Miyazaki Prefecture. The rock cave with a height of 20 m, a width of 8 m, and a depth of 40 m is said to have been dug by human hands thousands of years ago, and this rock cave is said to be a dragon palace and the body of a dragon, and the rock cave itself is considered to be the spiritual area. Near the innermost shrine, if you look at the exit of the rock cave from a certain angle, you can see a white dragon ascending to the heavens. I first visited there about five years ago. If you walk for about 10 minutes while looking at the sea from Omi Shrine, which is famous for its rustling stones, you will reach a steep descending staircase. If you descend cautiously, you will see a rock cave with a wide open mouth and a torii gate dyed in vermilion deep in the rock face where the waves crash. I felt a strange power in its majestic appearance, and I hesitated for a moment to enter the cave.

It will be a Setsha located in Shiroishi Ward, Sapporo City, at a power spot called Kamyori Valley of Shiroishi Shrine. Shiroishi Shrine is the second most popular shrine after Hokkaido Jingu Shrine with many first-time visitors. I love it and visit it a few times a year. Summer is also beautiful, but the vermilion shrine is beautiful in the pure white scenery of winter, and although it is cold, I go there after the heavy snowfall. There are many benefits, but more than that, I feel like I go there because I want to experience beauty. The explanation on the official website of this Shiroishi Fushimi Inarisha is named Shiroishi Fushimi Inarisha with the shrine on September 9, 1977 (Showa 52). The main deity is Inari Okami. I also visited Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine in Kyoto, and although it is certainly small in scale, I still feel the power. There are many Setsha shrines in Kamyoriya, but they all have power, so I would like you to visit carefully.

Among the shrines in Sapporo City, it is especially known as a "power spot for matchmaking". The god enshrined is "Tennokogu Yamamei", which is also the great-grandson god of Emperor Amaterasu. The reason why it is called Yahiko Shrine is It is located in [Yahiko Village] in Nishikanbara District, Niigata Prefecture, and it is said that this is because Mt. Yahiko is enshrined as a sacred mountain. The reading of the shrine is "Noyahiko", but the place name is read as "Yahiko", No, no, Yahiko, it seems that it is called by both names. The god of learning, Sugawara no Michishinko, is also enshrined here, and is called the Heavenly God of Sapporo. It's exam season, so why don't you go visit us?

It is located on top of a small Tenjin Mountain at an altitude of 89 meters. Therefore, it is quite a slope to climb. By the way, there is a grave right next to it, and it will be the approach to a slightly unusual shrine. Some people may have headaches. But it's a shrine worth going all the way to. First of all, the main deity is Tenno-gochu no okami (Amenominakanushi no Okami) It is the first central shrine of the universe that appears in the Kojiki. In Sapporo, this god is the main deity here and Suitengu. Also, the sacred tree that you can see when you climb up the slope. The power is amazing. It's really amazing. This is a Shibakuri tree, which is more than 300 years old. I feel that the spirit dwells. The neighboring Tenjinyama also has power, so please go there together. #Sapporo #Power Spot #神社巡り

Octopus Yakushido "Octopus Yakushido" in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture The shrine here enshrines an octopus 🐙 as the name suggests. A long time ago, when a flood hit this area, a statue of an octopus was discovered. It became the current shrine in honor of it.

I visited Meiji Jingu Shrine almost every season. Even in a densely populated city like Tokyo, there are very few places where you can see such beautiful seasonal changes. So it is an ideal place to visit any time of the year. This picture was taken during the snowfall and it looked absolutely surreal .

It is Ikushimatarushima Shrine in Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture. It seems that there is a day when the morning sun climbs from inside the torii!

If you go further from Takaosan Yakuoin Okunoin, you will find Fuji Sengensha. This was done by Hojo Ujiyasu during the Sengoku period to solicit the Fuji Sengen Great Bodhisattva on Mt. Takao. During the national era, for those who could not go to Fuji from here due to the placement of enemy countries, Fuji Sengen Daibodhisattva was solicited to this Mt. Takao where they could see Mt. Fuji so that they could receive the same benefits without having to go to Mt. Fuji. I was glad that I was born in this peaceful era, that there were times when I could not live such a distance.

On the back of the Izumo Taisha Shrine, the rabbits also asked for marriage.

Kora Taisha Shrine in Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture If you climb about 100 steps, you can see the Chikugo Plain.

Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine in Fukuoka Prefecture It is famous for its beautiful flower hand water and Tanabata decorations.

This is a scene from my first visit to Meiji Jingu Shrine on January 7th. Meiji Jingu Shrine was refreshing in clear weather, and foreign tourists and others lively took pictures at the entrance. At any time, Meiji Jingu will always be warmly watching over visitors and tourists. #Travel #Photo Contest #Meiji Jingu Shrine

Kawaguchi Sengen Shrine Haruka place of worship. Mt. Fuji at dusk over the so-called "torii gate in the sky". It is a place where you can see both the torii gate on the hill and Mt. Fuji at the same time, which make you feel the Japan. Have good manners and moderation when visiting!

#Takaosan Yakuo-in In the midst of the beautiful torii gate and the surrounding greenery, the statues of children look at the scenery below comfortably. Just looking at this staircase made me want to stay here forever, and it was so powerful that I felt good. In this inner Yakuoin, there is that tengu-sama that everyone has seen ^ ^

Hakusamu Shrine in Sapporo I visit every morning. The shrine in winter is beautiful. Unless it becomes a very blizzard, I come to say hello every morning. The god of worship is Houji Ōkami Uta Soul Ōkami It seems that there is a benefit of increasing fortune. I feel that they have given me many more benefits than that. I am grateful.

It is the approach to Kirishima Jingu Shrine in Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture. You will be comforted by the tranquil atmosphere.

Bentenjima Seaside Park in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture Around the winter solstice, the sun sets in the underwater torii gate, making it a photogenic spot for photographers. Depending on the temperature and weather, its expression varies, making it a spot that you will want to visit again and again.

This photo was taken at Kanai Shrine in Inabe City, Mie Prefecture. It is a very beautiful shrine where you can enjoy colorful flowers, windmills, and colorful wind chimes in summer. Also, the red seal is also very colorful and cute, so if you are interested in this post, why not do your homework and go sightseeing?

I am looking at the autumn leaves 🍁 from the stage of Kyoto Eikando. It is dyed red, yellow and orange and is beautiful.

It is the gate of Kyoto Nanzenji Temple. Many people go inside to see the beautifully colored autumn leaves 🍁.

#Statues of children everywhere on Mt. Takao It was so divine that I took a picture every time I saw it. #Sanroku Doji It is a genus of King Fudo Myō, and each one is said to have 10 million retinue. It is said that when the name of the Sanroku Doji is chanted, evil spirits dissipate, protect those who worship them from behind, and bring longevity. It's hard to remember all the names, but I did learn Wonder Doji and Hara Harado Doji (laughs). I hope I can learn everything slowly. I want to learn what kind of people they are.

If you go through the Senbon torii gate of Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, you will find the Okusha Fushimi Inari Taisha Okusha Shrine Worship Hall. From there, you will start to proceed to Mt. Inari, past the pine trees that have risen roots, and if you continue for a while, you will find the Kumataka Shrine in front of the middle of Mt. Inari. I bought a candle at the bamboo shop just across the street and made a request to Kumataka Shrine. If you clap twice in front of the new pond in front of the company, the sound will echo from the pond. By the speed at which you can hear the sound, you can tell when your wish will come true. By the way, it seems that if you go in the direction where the sound came, your wish will come true. Kumataka Okami is said to be the god of competition, and it seems that there is a benefit to win the game, so why not come here when you have an important game?

It is the most popular shrine for Otaru, "The shrine in Otaru is Sumiyoshi Shrine". The god of worship is The three gods of Sumiyoshi (Shikotsutsu Ojin, Nakatsutsu Otojin, and Omotsutsu Otojin), who appeared at the time of the exorcism of Inaki, and Empress Jingong (Princess Jingong) are enshrined. It is especially best around the time of autumn ginkgo. The small black dot you can see in the sky below the torii gate is a tombi that happened to pass by.