Sumiyoshi Shrine

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Quietly standing near a beautiful stream in the central part of Iki City, "Sumiyoshi Shrine" is a highly prestigious, eminent shrine recorded in literature dating back to the Heian period, serving as a spiritual sanctuary that has gathered deep faith since ancient times as a guardian god of maritime safety and border security. The vast precinct is enclosed by majestic giant camphor and cedar trees hundreds of years old, wrapping you in a chilly, pure air and overwhelming silence the moment you step inside. Folding hands in silent prayer within the shrine buildings, which preserve traditional Japanese architectural beauty in every detail, completely isolates you from urban noise, naturally realigning your mind-body balance. It is a hidden, powerful elemental spot where Earth's life force and human prayer history harmonize flawlessly.

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住吉神社＿壱岐【HD】

Iki City Tourism Federation

Sumiyoshi Shrine

Address: 470-1 Ashibecho Sumiyoshihigashifure, Iki City, Nagasaki Prefecture
Website: https://www.instagram.com/sumiyoshijinja_iki
Operator: Sumiyoshi Shrine

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