Hakone/Lake Ashi: Hakone Shrine - Pray for victory and good fortune at this shrine for peace and prosperity! A pure and refreshing first shrine visit of 2026.

今年の初詣は、昨年の秋にも訪れた「箱根神社」へ足を運びました。新年を迎えた芦ノ湖畔は、冬ならではの澄んだ空気に包まれ、どこか凛とした静けさが漂っています。 初詣に訪れる人々を迎えてくれるのは、じゃがバターや焼きそばの香り...

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Hattasan Son'eiji Temple: A vibrant display of hydrangeas in full bloom and a wind chime festival with refreshing sounds.

Belonging to the Koyasan Shingon sect, and known as a temple for warding off evil, Hatta-san Son'ei-ji Temple is one of the "Three Temples of Enshu" along with Kasui-ji and Yuzan-ji, and is a famous tourist attraction representing Fukuroi City, Shizuoka Prefecture! *Special permission has been granted for vehicle access. On the temple grounds and approach...

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