In July, I visited Hisaizu Shrine, the main shrine of Iwatsuki. As I walked along the long, lush path, the air changed, and I felt a very pleasant energy. There were many highlights, including a beautiful limited-edition peacock goshuin (shrine stamp), the "Nade-ushi" (stroking cow) from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, and the "Kanai Inu" (wish-granting dog) surrounded by zodiac stones.
Recommended items to purchase are the foresightful fortune slips and the amulet for warding off evil.
There is a large free parking area that can accommodate about 100 cars.
I heard that because "Hisaizu" can be read as "quiz," it's a power spot for praying for victory in quiz shows and improving one's luck in competitions.
I went to Hisaizu Shrine for a car blessing.
After moving the car to the blessing area and completing the registration, I first went up to the main hall alone to receive a prayer for traffic safety.
Then, I went to the car waiting area, opened all the doors, and received the blessing.
The shrine grounds were very beautiful, and there were even peacocks; it was a very prestigious shrine. ⛩
Today, July 9th, was my first visit to the shrine. It was a magnificent shrine, and the sound of wind chimes was very pleasant. They had a special wooden box amulet that was only available during the New Year and on days with a 9 in the date, so I couldn't resist buying it (I'm a sucker for limited editions) for 1500 yen. The parking lot is spacious, but there's a lot of crow droppings, so I think it's best to avoid parking under the trees.
My first visit while waiting after signing in at the Dutch House ✨️
It was bigger and better than I imagined.
There were peacocks with their feathers spread, but I couldn't take pictures inside the enclosure... The sound of wind chimes and the gentle breeze were lovely.
