[Shizuoka Prefecture] Shirahama Shrine, the oldest shrine in Izu, located in Shimoda, southern Izu

Shirahama Shrine in Shimoda, Minamiizu, Shizuoka Prefecture ⛩️ Right next to Shirahama Beach, one of Izu's best beaches This shrine was founded 2,400 years ago and is said to be the oldest shrine in Izu 🥸 There are many interesting spots in the precincts, including the "White Dragon Sacred Tree" and the "Yakushi no Kashiwamaki" tree, which is over 2,000 years old Continuing straight along the approach to the shrine, you will come to the main hall, where the wife of Mishima Daimyojin, "Ikonahime no Mikoto", is enshrined as the deity In addition, the wooden carvings, including the dragon carved into the main hall, are amazing...I was mesmerized by the fine detail and three-dimensional beauty 😳 And! The torii gates standing on Shirahama Beach, which are unique to this place, are spectacular! In summer, the mysterious contrast between the beach crowded with tourists and the torii gates with their solemn beauty was so beautiful that I couldn't help but press the shutter of my camera...✨ It's a luxury to be able to worship at this place that is integrated with the volcanic geopark of the Izu Peninsula😌 ※Unfortunately, it was raining...😅 Next time, I'd like to take a photo with the sunset -—————————————— [Access🚃🚌] 15 minutes by bus from Shimoda Station on the Izu Kyuko Line ※Take the Tokai Bus bound for Shirahama Get off at the Shirahama Shrine bus stop [Visiting hours🕰️] ※Gift office 9:00-16:00 -————————————— #Summer trip #Shizuoka Prefecture #Izu Peninsula #Izu trip #Minami Izu #Izu #Summer pilgrimage #Shimoda #Shirahama Shrine #Shirahama Beach #Sea Torii #Temple stamp #Stamp book #Temple stamp tour #Shrines and temples #Camera trip #SLR #Canoneoskissx9i #Traveling through history #Places where you can feel history #Geopark #I love traveling #Travel record #Cut-out world #Traveling Japan #Where should I go next? #Japan #Japantravel #Travel by train 2024