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...).
...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...
...Longshan Temple, Taipei's premier spiritual spot, is the oldest temple in Taipei, dedicated to Taoist and Buddhist deities.
Longshan Temple, a temple in Taiwan often called Taipei's premier power spot, is officially known as "Mengjia Longshan Temple," but is commonly referred to as "Longshan Temple" by locals...
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