Hananoiwaya-jinja Shrine

花の窟神社

4.5Est. 90Kumano, Kansai

Overview

Remote shrine requiring effort to reach, rewarding visitors with mysterious depths of Japanese history and culture.

It takes no small amount of effort to reach this distant part of Japan, but if you're ready for a great journey to inquire into the more mysterious parts of Japan's history and culture, then Hananoiwaya-jinja Shrine may be the destination for you.

Local tips

Purify your hands at the temizuya before approaching the main hall. Left hand first, then right, then pour water into your left hand to rinse your mouth.

Practical info

Japanese name: 花の窟神社
Nearest station: Arima-fuji Station (15 min walk)
Payment: Cash only
Reservations: not required

Accessibility

Wheelchair parking

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