Futami Okitama Shrine/Meotoiwa (Married Couple Rocks) in Ise, Mie Prefecture: A sacred spot dedicated to Sarutahiko-no-Okami and the two rocks that stand side by side.

Located on the coast of Ise City, Mie Prefecture, Futami Okitama Shrine is a famous spot known for its "Married Couple Rocks" and has long been cherished as a place for "Hama-sangu," a ritual to purify the mind and body before visiting Ise Grand Shrine. Here, Sarutahiko-no-Okami (Sarutahiko...).

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Izu-Shuzenji "Birthday Trip 2023 Part 1": Strolling along the promenade beside the Katsura River and through the bamboo grove in the hot spring town.

My birthday trip, which I took on November 9th this year when I turned 50, was decided to be a trip to Izu with my beloved dog, Chocolat, whom we welcomed into our family during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our first day began with a stroll through the Shuzenji Onsen hot spring town. Although Hamamatsu, where we live, and Shuzenji are both in Shizuoka Prefecture, they are quite different...

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