Darari Gongen

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Darari Gongen, sequestered deeply in the mountains of Kumakogen Town, is a hidden secret place power spot known to those in the know, surrounded by giant unusual rocks and mystical giant trees. A sacred shrine that has been carefully and deeply revered by local people since ancient times is enshrined in a rugged cliff depression reached after climbing a steep mountain path, enveloping visitors in an overwhelming solemnity and silence the moment they step inside. The sculptural beauty woven by surrounding mossy giant rocks is dynamic enough to inspire a sense of awe toward nature. Retaining an un-commercialized, natural mystical spiritual aura, it is a hidden famous spot deeply loved by Western travelers wishing to quietly experience Japan's deep mountain ascetic history and spiritual spaces integrated with nature.

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Uchiko POWER SPOT Vol.1 Darari Gongen　内子町パワースポット「だらり権現」

Uchiko Town Tourism Association

Darari Gongen

Address: Kitaomote-ko, Uchiko Town, Kita District, Ehime Prefecture
Website: https://www.we-love-uchiko.jp/
Operator: Uchiko Town Tourism Association

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