Established in 1221, this shrine is dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, the goddess of the sun in Japanese mythology. Despite its slightly remote location, the shrine is very popular for its original "goshuin," large seal stamps with handwritten calligraphy that certify that you have visited a specific shrine.
On the premises, you can also enjoy some instagrammable things such as hana-chozu, a form of floral arrangement made in the water ablution basins, and colorful pinwheels with handwritten wishes from visitors. There is also a subsidiary shrine dedicated to Inari, the deity of agriculture, with a tunnel of red torii gates and stylish lanterns.
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