Iwato Shrine

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Quietly nestled within a deep primordial forest of Unzen City, "Iwato Shrine" is a powerful holy power spot where deep tree sunbeams filter through and a dynamic, giant fissure stone (the Goshintai) fuses perfectly with nature, making it one of Nagasaki's premier hidden power spots. Passing through the torii gate and ascending the moss-covered stone steps one by one, a chilly, pure air and overwhelming silence envelop you, letting you feel mental clutter being cleanly washed away. Pure spring water wells up from a cave behind the shrine building, allowing you to experience the mighty life force flowing from the depths of the earth directly. Reminding us of a profound reverence for nature, it is a supreme retreat sanctuary that thoroughly purifies and realigns your soul.

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岩戸神社 「滝シリーズ」【島原半島絶景】雲仙市 瑞穂町「神秘のパワースポット」

岩戸神社 「滝シリーズ」【島原半島絶景】雲仙市 瑞穂町「神秘のパワースポット」

Minamishimabara Himawari Tourism Association

Iwato Shrine

Address
Tei-2322 Mizuhocho Saigo, Unzen City, Nagasaki Prefecture
Website
https://himawari-kankou.jp/
Operator
Minamishimabara Himawari Tourism Association

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