Motonosumi Shrine
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Built in 1955 following a divine message from a white fox.
The Gods will fulfill wishes for business success, success in fishing, safety on the seas, good matchmaking, childbearing, warding off evil and bringing in good fortune, wealth and happiness, traffic safety, and academic achievement. The 123 red torii gates that extend from the “Ryugu no Shiofuki” (dragon palace geyser) are impressive. The shrine was selected by CNN as one of the "31 Most Beautiful Places in Japan."
The Gods will fulfill wishes for business success, success in fishing, safety on the seas, good matchmaking, childbearing, warding off evil and bringing in good fortune, wealth and happiness, traffic safety, and academic achievement. The 123 red torii gates that extend from the “Ryugu no Shiofuki” (dragon palace geyser) are impressive. The shrine was selected by CNN as one of the "31 Most Beautiful Places in Japan."
More Information about Motonosumi Shrine
Street address
- 498 Yuyatsuo, Nagato City, Yamaguchi
About YAMAGUCHI Access
Route1
- ● Around 20 minutes by taxi from Nagato-Furuichi Station on the JR Sanin Main Line
Route2
- ● Yamaguchi Zekkei Mankisu Bus*
Yumoto Onsen/Shin-Yamaguchi Station<-->Motonosumi Shrine
*Operation: April 2021 to March 2022 = Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays
October to November 2021 = Fridays
- ● Yamaguchi Zekkei Mankisu Bus*
Opening Hours
Closed
- 05:30 - 17:30
※ Nighttime entry is not permitted.
Best season
- All year
Point
- There is an offering box on the top of the main shrine gate! It is said your wish will come true if you can toss your offering in the box.
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