Ehime– category –

Ishizuchi-Jinja Shrine is located on Mount Ishizuchi, one of the Seven Sacred Mountains of Japan. We had the experience of copying out Shinto prayers. It is said that by purifying the heart, one can draw closer to KAMI (DIVINE BEING). Morning worship was held at the main hall. At the end, we received a shrine amulet.

Syussekiji Temple was founded in 718. The main hall is built on the summit of Mount Izushi, which is 812 meters above sea level. There is a shukubo within the temple grounds. You can attend the morning prayer. If you wish to stay overnight, you must make a reservation by phone.

They have some private Japanese-style rooms. The puffy futon (duvet) was really comfortable. They conduct morning services as well. They serve shojin vegetarian cuisine, which is really good. Although the building is made from reinforced concrete, it does not give off a cold impression.

It offered all the facilities you would expect. Although I was traveling alone, they let me use a large room. The evening service began from 19:00 after dinner. The next morning, I went to worship the principle image in the main hall, which was open from 6:00 in the morning and we were free to get enter.