Hakozaki Hachiman Shrine — Attraction in Izumi

It is worth visiting after the visit to cranes at Izumi Observatory. Parking is free if you are driving! The toilets look like they're part of the residences so look closely while searching. The place is famous for the tiniest bell and the biggest one. Ironically, the smallest bell is located right inside the a building that is made to look like a big bell. Enter by the stairs behind...

This is a lovely shrine to visit while In Izumi. We would have stayed and enjoyed it longer, but it began to rain during our visit. The bell is rather impressive to see, though I was a little bummed that you don’t get to hear it ring. There is a lot of crane art and statues around the shrine. Definitely recommend stopping by the...

Worth a quick visit to view the largest and smallest bell you may ever see at the same place. There are sometimes events but the one I visited finished at around 5pm which seemed a little early considering it was hanami season. More could be done to promote the temple to...