Kinomiya Shrine
Kinomiya Shrine has long been revered as a deity of good fortune and auspicious beginnings.
Beside the main hall stands a sacred camphor tree designated a National Natural Monument, said to be about 2,100 years old with a trunk circumference of 24 meters. It is famous as a power spot. Legend holds that circling the trunk once adds a year to your life, and many visitors pray here for longevity, healing, and good health to share in the tree’s vitality.
It is also said that those with a wish should quietly circle the tree without telling anyone; doing so helps clarify the wish.
The tree is lit up at night, offering different expressions in the morning, daytime, and evening.
The annual grand festival takes place each year from July 14 to 16.
Address/43-1 Nishiyama-cho, Atami, Shizuoka Prefecture 413-0034
Phone/0557-82-2241
Access/About 15 minutes by bus from JR Atami Station toward Motohakone or Nishiyama, then get off at Kinomiya Jinja-mae.
Parking/15 spaces + 25 spaces (paid). A discount is available for those receiving prayers or amulets.
※It gets crowded, so please use public transportation.
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