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The shrine is famous as a place with spiritual energy in Atami and has a long history as the land god of Atami.
This shrine has long been worshipped in Atami as the God of fortune and luck resides.
The shrine grounds are home to Okusu, a sacred camphor tree, which is designated as a Natural monument. This is also popular as one of the best places with spiritual energy in Japan.
The 2,100-year-old Okusu is full of force. It is said circling the trunk will add one year to your life. There is also a legend that circles the trunk while mumbling your wish will make it come true. Many visit here seeking a blessing of health, long life and fulfilling wishes.
Partaking of the holy water attracts visitors as well for health and good luck. The Shrine’s purified water is full of “Ki (energy)” and the ceremony fee is 1,000 yen. The God of abstinence is also enshrined and lucky charms for protection against drinking troubles, and the "Okusu insect repellent charm" to avoid misfortune are available.
There are several cafes on the temple grounds where you can take a break while visiting the shrine. Japanese sweets such as "Mugi kogashi" (roasted wheat), which is said to have pleased the gods when offered, are popular as souvenirs.
At night, the shrine grounds are lit up with about 160 lights (from sunset to 11:30 p.m.) as part of the Kodama Project. In the mysterious atmosphere of the shrine, the lights that appear in the darkness are quite fantastic. It is recommended to enjoy the different views of day and night.
Lush green precincts
The sacred tree over 2,100 years old
It is also one of the most popular places with spiritual energy.
Lights turn on the fantasy world
Lucky charms, talisman and ema (wishing boards) are available.
穿過小小竹林小徑，就可以看到擁有2000多年歷史大楠木，據說繞一圈可以增加壽命一歲，我貪心繞了好幾圈。
日本三大巨木之一的來宮神社，有超過2000年的大楠木，繞一圈可以增福壽，御守有多種不同類型很有特色。
