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Towada Shrine
Located on Nakayama Peninsula, which juts into Lake Towada, this ancient shrine is said to have been founded in 807 by Sakanoue no Tamuramaro, a shogun who enshrined Prince Yamato Takeru as a warrior deity. During the Edo period, Towada Shrine was revered alongside Mount Osore as one of the two great sacred sites of the region, flourishing as a place of ascetic practice.
The shrine is pretty small, but the atmosphere is super spiritual. You can really feel it!
Osaka Tenmangu Shrine
This shrine is dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, known as the god of learning. The shrine has been known as "Tenjin-san of Tenma" by the people of Osaka since ancient times, and since its establishment in 949, people have entrusted it with all kinds of wishes, including those for plague, learning, and entertainment. During the exam season, the shrine is crowded with students preparing for exams.
The garden inside the shrine and the surrounding area are really beautiful. You can enjoy different scenery in every season.
Arashiyama Onsen Saishiki no Yado Hanaikada
Located at the foot of the Togetsukyo Bridge spanning the Oi River, this hot spring inn is extremely convenient as a base for sightseeing in Arashiyama and Sagano. It boasts the only observation open-air bath in Arashiyama, where guests can bathe while enjoying the seasonal scenery of Arashiyama and the distant sacred mountain, Mt. Atago. Additionally, there are two types of indoor baths: one made of Japanese cypress and the other made of stone, as well as a reservable private open-air bath.
You can easily enjoy views of Togetsukyo Bridge and the natural beauty of Arashiyama right from the inn.