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[Takasago City, Hyogo Prefecture] Visit 5 shrines by car! Recommended driving course

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[Takasago City, Hyogo Prefecture] Visit 5 shrines by car! Recommended driving course

Takasago City, Hyogo Prefecture is home to many shrines with a deep history, and the Banshu Autumn Festival, which is held throughout the town in October, is very famous. This time we will introduce a driving course that takes you around five shrines in Takasago City that are also known as power spots. There are many restaurants near each shrine where you can eat local specialties, so be sure to explore by car.

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Kajima Kosan Co., Ltd. will be disseminating information about travel and tourism in Hyogo Prefecture. Kajima Kosan Co., Ltd. was founded in Takasago, a city where people connect. “Yui” does not only mean connecting people, but also has the meaning of creating and assembling. In addition, Kajima Kosan continues its business with the mission of contributing to society in order to play a role in local traffic safety. We will continue to challenge ourselves to even higher levels as the region develops.

Required time

The course takes approximately 4 hours by car.

Transportation
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Rent a car at Himeji Station and drive for about 25 minutes via Himeji Bypass. (14.7km)
The large titanium torii gate is a landmark.

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Kashima Shrine
Kashima Shrine

This shrine is believed to be the god of prayers for the fulfillment of one's wishes and for success in school. People pray at the worship hall, go around the back of the main hall, and place bamboo sticks, repeating this process for the number of years. The approach to the shrine is lined with many famous kashiwa mochi shops, and is crowded with many visitors during the New Year.

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Head west on National Route 2 and drive for about 14 minutes. (5.6km)

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Oishi Shrine
Oishi Shrine

This shrine is located on the slope of Mt. Hodono in Takasago City. The sacred object is a huge stone structure called the Stone Treasure Hall, and it is known as one of Japan's three wonders. It is a power spot where you can feel the romance of ancient times.

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Approximately 9 minutes by car to the southwest. (3.4km)

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Sone Tenmangu Shrine
Sone Tenmangu Shrine

This is Tenmangu Shrine located in Sone-cho, Takasago City. It enshrines Michizane Sugawara, the god of learning. It is known for its autumn festivals and the Sone pine tree, which has been designated as a natural monument, and there are many food stalls lined up during Shinto rituals.

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Approximately 11 minutes by car to the southeast. (4.1km)
Please be careful of the one-way road in front of Arai Shrine.

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Arai Shrine
Arai Shrine

Arai Shrine, located in Arai-cho, Takasago City, Hyogo Prefecture, is a blessed and historic shrine that enshrines Daikoku-sama and Ebisu-sama. The cute rabbit stamp is a hot topic.

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Approximately 12 minutes by car to the southeast. (4.2km)
Please be careful of the one-way road in front of Arai Shrine.

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Takasago Shrine
Takasago Shrine

It is famous for the pine tree known as ``Aioi no Matsu,'' which is said to pray for good relationships, and is known as a shrine for marriage and marital harmony. There are many cafes in old houses scattered around the shrine, and the townscape has a calm atmosphere.

Spots introduced in this itinerary

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Kajima Kosan Co., Ltd. will be disseminating information about travel and tourism in Hyogo Prefecture. Kajima Kosan Co., Ltd. was founded in Takasago, a city where people connect. “Yui” does not only mean connecting people, but also has the meaning of creating and assembling. In addition, Kajima Kosan continues its business with the mission of contributing to society in order to play a role in local traffic safety. We will continue to challenge ourselves to even higher levels as the region develops.

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