Vast temple ground. To the left is the red Misogi bridge, a great photo spot. To the right is the Sagami Bay. To know the history of the shrine, it is a must to read what is displayed on the information board. One can also learn how to pay respects from the information displayed. One can go to the purification trough to cleanse oneself before praying. One can get souvenirs, amulet, omikuji( fortune), ema (wooden tablets). An Amulet protect the wearer from various ills while also bringing them good fortune. One can randomly choose a slip of paper from the omikuji box, to have one's fortune told. If you get a negative fortune, you can tie the paper to a nearby tree, so that the bad luck luck stays behind when you leave the shrine. One can write one's wishes on the ema, a wooden tablet to be read by the gods and have them hung on a...
Read moreThis shrine was absolutely gorgeous and such a peaceful stop. The entire setting is what really makes it shine there are stunning sea views as you walk around the grounds, and it’s quiet enough to fully take in the atmosphere. I highly recommend pairing this with a visit to a nearby café and then heading over for a peaceful stroll.
Take your time walking the grounds because the views of the ocean are beautiful from different angles. The shrine itself is small but lovely, and if you follow the path toward the back, you can even go all the way down to the water.
It’s a perfect stop if you want something peaceful and scenic not crowded, just calm and beautiful. Definitely worth a visit if you’re...
Read moreSmall Shinto shrine on the sea shore. The "park" around the shrine, on top of being partially a car parking lot, offers a beautiful view on the ocean the sunset and the Mount Fuji. There's also a small hill covered with nice pine trees, rocks that could have been placed on purpose, a very narrow beach and some memorials. The main building of the shrine itself is small but all made of wood, and the whole place feels very relaxing and calm. It's like a shrine came there on holidays and never went back. Highly recommend for a...
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