[Yamanashi Prefecture] Takeda Shrine: A shrine dedicated to the famous Kai general, Takeda Shingen

Takeda Shrine in Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture ⛩️ This place, located close to Kai Zenkoji Temple, is the best shrine dedicated to Takeda Shingen, a famous general known as the Tiger of Kai 🥸 Takeda Shrine, which is also registered as a nationally designated historic site, is said to bring good luck in victory, so people have prayed for all kinds of victories ✌️ There are also other power spots scattered around, such as the "Princess's Well" where sacred water springs forth, and the "Three-Leaf Pine" which is rumored to bring good fortune! One of the most notable is the "Takeda Suikinkutsu." It is a sound culture created by a gardener during the Edo period. By pouring a small amount of water into a jar with a small hole in the bottom of the ground, the water will eventually turn into droplets, which will fall and reverberate inside the jar, creating a clear tone that resonates underground. 🎵 When I actually put my ear to it, I could hear the pleasant sound of dripping water. 😌 ※It was a calming, soothing tone that expressed the stillness of water. In addition to the main hall, Takeda Shrine is dotted with several power spots. I recommend not only praying but also strolling around the shrine✌️ *As a bonus, there was a cat sunbathing on the approach to the shrine, which was also cute...🐈 I took a lot of pictures📸 The cats at shrines are strangely used to people, aren't they🤔lol ---------------------------------------- [Access🚃🚌] About a 30-minute walk from the north exit of JR Chuo Main Line "Kofu Station"🚶 About a 10-minute bus ride from the north exit of JR Kofu Station🚌 [Visiting hours🕰️] You are free to visit the grounds *The Treasure Hall is open from 9:30 to 16:00 [Price💰] Treasure Hall: 300 yen for adults / 150 yen for children ---------------------------------------- #Spring trip #Yamanashi Prefecture #Yamanashi trip #Yamanashi trip #Kofu #Kofu sightseeing #Takeda Shrine #Takeda Shingen #Temple tour #Temple and shrine tour #Temples and shrines #Shrine stamps #Camera trip #SLR #canoneosx9i #History #Places where you can feel the history #Exploring history #I love traveling #I love history #Historical tourism #Power spots #Travel records #Cut-out world #Where should I go next #japan #japantravel