Tashima Shrine

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Tashima Shrine, located on Kabeshima Island floating off the coast of Yobuko, Karatsu City, is a sacred ancient shrine said to boast the oldest history in Saga Prefecture, gathering global attention as a supreme sanctuary protecting maritime safety. Within the solemn precinct overlooking the grand ocean, there are ruins full of historical romance, such as the "Sayohime Rock," where a legendary princess is said to have turned into a sturdy stone from grieving her separation from her beloved master samurai, and stepping inside lets you feel a divine atmospheric flow that beautifully cleanses the heart. In this place where the deep spirit of reverence for nature and ancient Japanese Shinto faith breathe, spending time quietly putting your hands together while listening to the murmur of waves is the best power spot to purify your soul from the deep core.