Izumo Daijingū
Clean water from Mikage Mountain flows into the famous well of this shrine.
🟪Otoha:
“Takashi-san, this place is so quiet. You can only hear the birds chirping.”
🟦Takashi:
“Yes, it feels like time has stopped. It’s a completely different atmosphere from shrines in the city—you can really sense the spiritual energy here.”
🟪Otoha:
“I can see why it’s called the ‘Original Izumo.’ Isn’t there a legend that the gods descended here in ancient times?”
🟦Takashi:
“That’s right. The sacred rock at the back, called Iwakura, is believed to be the very place where the gods came down. I think this is what true worship must have looked like in ancient times.”
🟪Otoha:
“I was really moved by the spring water, Mana-i no mizu. It was so clear—and after rinsing my hands, I felt like even my heart was purified.”
🟦Takashi:
“Water has long been considered sacred in Shinto. Shrines surrounded by nature like this are truly something special.”
🟪Otoha:
“It’s so peaceful and beautiful here, yet it doesn’t feel too commercialized. I love that.”
🟦Takashi:
“Exactly. It feels like a place that’s been protected and cherished by the local community for generations.”
