Pregnant women take fist-sized stones from the shrine to pray for safe delivery. After giving birth, they return the stone along with a new one as an offering of gratitude.
The camphor trees are claimed to be approximately 2,000 years old. Two trees, Yufuta's Forest and Kinukake's Forest, are designated National Natural Treasures. The largest tree stands over 18 meters tall with a trunk circumference of 24 meters.
Take the JR Kagoshima Main Line to Kashii Station, transfer to the JR Kashii Line, and ride to Umi Station. The shrine is a few hundred meters east of the station.
A subsidiary shrine is located in nearby Umi Park on a hillside, offering panoramic views of the town. The main shrine grounds also contain multiple smaller subsidiary shrines.
When I have a day to aimlessly bicycle around, I always seem to happen upon little shrines hidden in the back of nowhere. I've never been disappointed for stopping to take a look because, while the shrines all look similar, there's always something different to discover. This one has three gates leading to the stairs that lead up to main grounds. It's a beautiful area. I don't know the history of this place but judging by the cluster of empty sake jars, it's a party shrine.
I went there because I heard there was a wisteria trellis. This year, the flowers bloomed early everywhere, so I went knowing that they would be finished by then, but I was glad to see that there were still some left. The wisteria trellis is low, and the flowers are long enough to reach out and touch! The shrine itself is well maintained, and it felt like it was full of negative ions. I'd like to go see the flowers next year!
｡❁⃘⋆Itoshima Flower Water Basin⋆｡❁⃘
Under this title,
I visited a shrine that has adorned its grounds with a flower water basin.
This shrine is associated with Empress Jingu.
The approach to the shrine was adorned with autumn colors 💛🍁💛🍁
The approach is also beautiful in spring, when it is adorned with wisteria and azaleas.
The votive ema (votive tablets) are filled with history.
The head priest was tending to the shrine grounds and, despite his busy schedule, spoke to me.
It was a deeply moving conversation 🙏🙇♀️
I am grateful.
The gorgeous flower water basin was beautiful and dazzling.
My mind and body were purified ✨💚🍀✨
Goshuin (shrine stamps) are available.
Parking available
Thank you very much! (*´ ˘ `ㅅ💗
