If you’re not used to public baths, you can choose a private bathhouse and enjoy soaking in the forest.
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Ukiha Inari Shrine
Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine apportioned a deity here to Ukiha Inari Shrine, launching the founding in 1957 alongside enshrined deities Matsuo Taisha Shrine (Ooyamakui-no-Kami) and Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine (Sugawara no Michizane). Known as a powerful spiritual site, visitors here often seek blessings for success in business, bountiful harvests, sake brewing, good health, and academic achievement.
The torii gates at Ukiha Inari Shrine are gorgeous and super photogenic! There aren't many people, so it's really peaceful and healing. Honestly, it's just as good as Kyoto, plus you get amazing views of the countryside. Highly recommend!
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Cherry blossom walkthrough (Osaka)
For seven days around mid-April each year, a portion of the grounds of the Independent Administrative Institution Mint is open to the public, coinciding with the blooming of the double-flowered cherry trees.
The Mint has always been one of the most popular cherry blossom spots in Osaka. Since it's only open for a limited time each year, huge crowds show up. There are so many people that you can barely stop to take a break—you just get carried along with the flow.
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Itsukushima Shrine
Itsukushima Shrine stands on the island of Itsukushima, which is also known as the island of gods. It is said that the shrine was founded in 593 by Saeki no Kuramoto, and the 3 goddess “Ichikishimahime-no-Mikoto,” “Tagorihime-no-Mikoto,” and “Tagitsuhime-no-Mikoto” are enshrined there. Famous for granting a wide list of benefits, these three goddesses as are worshipped as the goddesses of the sea, transportation, fortune, and art.
You can enjoy delicious oysters here.