Japan Kyushu Hidden Gems｜Usa Jingu Shrine · Sankaku Pond's Millennium Miracle

The Beginning of the Gods⛩✨

【Usa Jingu Shrine】
📍Address: 2859 Minami Usa, Usa City, Oita Prefecture
⏰Opening Hours: 6:00-16:00 (Open year-round)
This is the head shrine of all 44,000 Hachiman shrines across Japan! It is said to be a millennium-old shrine established during the era of Emperor Jimmu!

Legend has it that the sacred object of Usa Jingu was brought from this small pond! This recommended shrine is truly the first stop where gods descend to the human world!✨️🌿

【Sankaku Pond】
📍Address: 37-8 Gune, Tomigusuku City, Okinawa Prefecture
The legendary "Water where the gods dwell" is right here!🌊💧
This Sankaku Pond, known as the "Water of the Gods," still shines with a mysterious glow. It is said that those who see the rainbow-colored halo are especially lucky!👀🌈

Autumn here is absolutely stunning!!🍁
Golden ginkgo leaves, fiery red maple leaves, paired with the clear Water of the Gods, it feels like you are being purified～
100% photo-worthy!📸✨

Recommended Check-in Spots:
✅ Usa Jingu Shrine Main Hall
✅ Walking trails around Sankaku Pond
✅ Autumn foliage viewing spots

Tips:
🔸 September to November is the best time for autumn leaves
🔸 Wearing a kimono for photos is highly recommended
🔸 You can request a goshuin (shrine stamp) as a souvenir

Grateful for such a beautiful encounter🙏
May the blessings of the gods also reach you who read this note💖

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