Ishizuchi Jinja — Attraction in Saijo

Ishizuchi Shrine is one of the most important shrines in the Tōyo region of Ehime Prefecture. Dedicated to Mount Ishizuchi, the tallest peak in western Japan, the shrine is a significant site for mountain worship and Shugendo practices. It consists of multiple locations, including the main shrine at the base, Chugu shrine partway up, and the summit shrine. Pilgrims and hikers often visit to pray for protection and success, making it a key spiritual and cultural destination. Its prominence in the Tōyo area underscores its role as a central...

A beautiful Shinto shrine with extensive gardens and a view out to the Inland Sea. Modern comfortable accommodation (shared bathroom): our room looked out on a peaceful garden. Dinner and breakfast were good Japanese-style meals. It was fascinating to see how similar and how different the morning ceremony was from the Buddhist ceremonies we've...

境内で提供されているセルフの珈琲にホッとします。山全体が境内なので、敷地は広大。悪い所に当てると効果があるという「開運こずち」を購入し、日々「自分の頭をたたいて」愛用しています。効果を期待したい。狛犬さんはどうした訳か備前焼。

I feel relieved at the self coffee provided in the precincts. Since the entire mountain is within the precincts, the grounds are vast. I bought a kaiun kozuchi, which is said to be effective when it hits a bad spot, and I use it every day by banging my head. I hope to see results. Komainu is Bizen ware.

寺庙内提供的自助咖啡让人很舒服。寺庙占地面积广阔，整座山都在寺庙范围内。我买了一把“好运锤”，据说放在不好的地方会有效果，我每天都用它来“敲自己的头”。我希望它会有效。出于某种原因，狛犬是用备前烧制成的。

경내에서 제공되는 셀프 커피에 안심합니다. 산 전체가 경내이므로, 부지는 광대. 나쁜 곳에 닿으면 효과가 있다는 「개운 코즈치」를 구입해, 날마다 「자신의 머리를 두드려」 애용하고 있습니다. 효과를 기대하고 싶다.狛犬씨는...