Iwato Shrine

Surrounded by giant trees such as cypress and cedar that are over 300 years old, this forest of water sources has a quiet presence. Iwato Shrine, surrounded by lush greenery, has long been affectionately known to locals as "Iwato-san," and its sacred object is a cave where the Jomon people are said to have lived. The shrine grounds are filled with beautiful scenery, including cypress and cedar trees that are over 300 years old, and moss-covered rocks, and the main hall of Iwato Shrine is located in a cave with a huge rock protruding about 35 meters in height. In addition, to the west of the main hall, there is a waterfall basin where drops fall from the rocks, and it is the base of the Saigo River, known as the clear water that flows through Unzen.