It's a natural spring in Chibu associated with a local guardian deity. The spring is considered sacred and its water is traditionally used for spiritual purification and possibly drinking.
Many such springs host annual festivals, but I don't have specific information about events at this particular spring. Contact local tourism offices for current festival schedules.
Many guardian deity springs have a small shrine nearby for worship and offerings. Whether this specific spring has one would need to be confirmed through local sources or a visit.
Bow before approaching, rinse your hands and mouth if there's a purification basin, speak quietly, don't litter, and if making an offering, bow before and after. Avoid stepping directly on sacred areas or touching shrine structures.
This unassuming roadside spring, located between Kurii Port and the island's town center, is one of the most representative tourist spots on Chiburijima, the smallest island in the Oki Islands.
Many visitors arrive by rental car or bicycle, but there's a widened section of the road near Kurii Port where you can park briefly to visit. However, please be careful as there's a police station right in front of the spring. Many people fill up their water bottles here, and indeed, it's incredibly delicious, with a smooth, pleasant taste.
The water is cold and delicious.
It's an essential route when sightseeing on Chiburi Island, so it's easy to access. However, be aware that there is a lot of traffic and no parking spaces.
This spring is surrounded by Jizo statues. It has been selected as one of Shimane's 100 famous springs. It's not far from Kuri Port, so if you're visiting Chiburi Island, I highly recommend checking it out.
This spring is one of Shimane's 100 famous springs, and has long been known for its health benefits. The water volume and temperature are stable throughout the year, and it has never dried up. Because it contains few bacteria, it is drinkable straight from the source.
The spring is located along the road, and there are a row of Jizo statues lined up. They are well-maintained, and it appears that they are as treasured by the islanders as the spring itself.
I was given some water while sightseeing on foot around the island. On Chiburi Island, the only vending machines available are in the village and port, so it's difficult to stay hydrated, so this was a great help. There's nothing particularly special about the water; it's tasteless and odorless.
Parking is on the side of the road. The road is wide and there's little traffic, so I think it's fine if you pull over.
It has been selected as one of "Shimane's 100 Best Waters" and is popular among islanders for drinking and cooking.
This spring has never dried up.
The water volume is abundant, and it was cold and delicious.
Chiburijima Island is also known as an island with abundant water, with wells dug right next to the coast and springs gushing from near the mountaintops.
