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“Kinomiya Shrine in Atami: A 2,100-Year-Old Sacred Tree & Spiritual Power Spot for Wishes and Wellness”
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Kinomiya Shrine has long been revered as "Kinomiya Daimyojin," the guardian deity of Atami, and is deeply rooted in the region's spiritual culture as a bringer of good fortune and luck. According to legend, the origins of the shrine date back to the Nara period, when a wooden statue caught in a fisherman’s net was enshrined here. Kinomiya Shrine is also famously known across Japan as a rare “Deity of Sobriety,” making it quite unique. It’s about a 20-minute walk from JR Atami Station, or just a 5-minute walk from JR Kinomiya Station on the Ito Line. If you're coming ...
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One of Japan’s Top 3 Gorges Turned Into an Art Tunnel?! My Mind-Blowing Trip to Kiyotsu Gorge
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One of Japan’s Top 3 Gorges Turned Into an Art Tunnel?! My Mind-Blowing Trip to Kiyotsu Gorge Travel Date: June 2022 (Cloudy skies, but the vibes? 100 out of 10!) My destination this time was Kiyotsu Gorge, located in Tokamachi City, Niigata Prefecture. It’s one of Japan’s “Three Great Gorges” along with Kurobe and Osugidani, and it’s known for its towering rock walls with stunning columnar joints that’ll leave you breathless. But wait—this isn’t just a beautiful nature spot. That’s where the real twist begins. Back in 2018, during the Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale, the entire tunnel running through Kiyotsu Gorge ...