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▲ Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine (approximately 40 minutes, free time) Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine is located in Aso, Kumamoto Prefecture. Climbing the approach, lined with nearly 100 lanterns, you'll feel like entering another world of fantasy. The shrine is also famous for being the setting for popular manga such as "Fireflies in the Forest of Fireflies" and "Natsume's Book of Friends," attracting numerous visitors from around the world.


▲ ▼ The Origin of Japanese Mythology—Amano Iwato Shrine and Amayasu River (Approximately 70 minutes, free time. Free ice cream is provided in July, August, and September, and Japanese sweets will be available again starting October 1st.) Amano Iwato Shrine, famous for its piling stones for wishing at the Amayasu River, is located in Takachiho, Nishiusuki District, Miyazaki Prefecture. Enshrining the spirit of Amano Iwato, the shrine is renowned for its healing and fortune-enhancing properties. Visitors flock to seek the deity's blessings, including goshuin (seal seal) and amulets.