Dive! Hiroshima Official Guide
From Miyajima, known as the island where the gods dwell, to Iwakuni Shirohebi Shrine who protects and worshipes white snakes , an incarnations of gods...
Hiroshima, Iwakuni, and more are dotted with some of Japan's leading power spots.
If you visit, you will feel the energy, and your heart will be washed with a solemn feeling.
Let's go on a two-day and one-night drive around such a power spot.
It is recommended not only for families who wish for good luck, good luck, health, and academic achievement, but also for ladies trips wishing for love.
“Good fortune for Luck and Money for all the Family : the Power Spots”
Itsukushima Shrine
Travel time : About 60 minutes
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Since ancient times, the entire island has been worshipped as a god, and rich nature remains in Miyajima. Among them, Itsukushima Shrine is a must-see, with its beautiful Shinden-zukuri shrine, which is connected by a corridor to the large torii gate floating in the sea at high tide. It is one of the most famous shrines in Japan known for its bold and original layout and architectural beauty.
On foot 1 minute
Kikyozan Hokoin Daiganji
Travel time : Approx. 25 minutes
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It is an ancient temple that has left many important cultural properties and ancient documents. One of the three major Benzaiten in Japan, Itsukushima Benzaiten, is enshrined in the main hall, and it is a popular power spot that is said to have virtues such as fortune, medicine, wisdom, production, shipping, music, and speech.
On foot 3 minutes
Fujitaya's conger eel rice
Travel time : About 50 minutes
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This restaurant, which stands in a private house, is known as the first restaurant that received a star as a conger eel dish in the Michelin Guide. Meals are made of 2 conger eel in the bowl, and the elegant sweetness of the sauce is excellent. The service always end soon as it is sold out, so we recommend visiting early.
On foot About 15 minutes to Miyajima Ropeway Momijidani Station
Miyajima Ropeway Momijidani Station About 10 minutes to Kayatani Station
Kayatani Station About 4 minutes by transfer to Shishiiwa Station
On foot 20 minutes
Misen Hondo
Travel time : Approx. 90 minutes
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Mt.Misen is a sacred mountain that is said to have been opened by Kukai about 1200 years ago. After visiting the main hall and the “indelible fire” of the Reikado that has been burning continuously since 1200 years ago, head to the Misen Observatory. You can see the beautiful scenery of Setouchi such as Nomi Island and Etajima Island.
Kintaikyo
Travel time : Approx. 90 minutes
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This wooden bridge is one of the three most famous bridges in Japan. For more than 300 years since its completion in 1674 in the Edo period, it continues to demonstrate technology that has been passed down, and continues to fascinate people with its beautiful appearance even now. It is also popular as a power spot for money luck.
cars About 10 minutes
Iwakuni Shirohebi Shrine
Travel time : About 20 minutes
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6-4-2 Imazu-cho, Iwakuni-shi, Yamaguchi 740-0017, Japan
0827-30-3333
"Shirohebi", white snake, is said to attract money luck and business prosperity. This shrine was founded by inviting the enshrined deity of Itsukushima Shrine based on the protection and faith of the white snake of the people of Iwakuni. There is a white snake museum and an outdoor breeding facility next to the shrine, and you can also see white snakes, which is registered as a Natural Monument.
6-4-2 Imazu-cho, Iwakuni-shi, Yamaguchi 740-0017, Japan
0827-30-3333
Car About 60 minutes via National Route 437
Tateiwa
Travel time : Approx. 15 minutes
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In the Agenosho area of Suo-Oshima Town, there is a “happiness prayer rock” that goes around four strange rocks as a belief that has been handed down since ancient times. One of them is the 40m-high “Tateiwa” that stands along Prefectural Road 60, and Bato Kannon is enshrined at the foot of the rock.
Car About 8 minutes via Prefectural Route 60
Ganmon
Travel time : Approx. 15 minutes
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685-2, Toyan-shimonosho, Suooshima-cho, Oshima-gun, Yamaguchi, 742-2805, JAPAN
“Ganmon” is a 3-minute walk from the Ryuzaki Onsen parking lot on the Ryuzaki promenade called the little road of the happiness. It is a strange rock that has been hollowed out due to wave erosion, and at the top of it is enshrined Ryuzaki Kannon, whose principal image is the eleven-faced Kannon.
685-2, Toyan-shimonosho, Suooshima-cho, Oshima-gun, Yamaguchi, 742-2805, JAPAN
Car Approximately 20 minutes via Prefectural Route 60
Iwaya
Travel time : Approx. 15 minutes
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“Iwaya” is a cave inside Dakesan. Locally, they bake and eat mochi on the 3rd of the New Year here, and pray for good health. Kokuzo Bosatsu and Sanno Gongen are enshrined in the cave that it surrounded by some big cedars in a solemn atmosphere even during the daytime.
Car About 8 minutes on Prefectural Road 60
Obiishi
Travel time : About 80 minutes
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The megaliths next to Obiishi Kannon-do have streaks that look like a belt wrapped around the stone, si it is called “obiishi” because they look like one (obi in japanese). It is a famous place to pray for pregnancy and safe delivery, and there are a lot of people who bring a Iwata belt to receive purification.
