Founded in the year 713, the shrine venerates the god Wadatsumi no Kami, and is also known by another name: Sword Shrine. The shrine is believed to provide relief for gastrointestinal diseases and is famous for its votive tablets featuring stingrays and a torii gate that stands in the sea. On the first day of the eighth month of the lunar calendar, the shrine hosts the Hassaku Festival. This event coincides with the opportunity to observe the "shiranui" - mysterious lights that appear in the water off the coast - attracting many tourists to the shrine grounds.
Wave and wind art drawn in the Ariake Sea, where there is a huge difference in tidal range. When the tide begins to dry, a crescent-shaped pattern ap…
Ariake Sea is famous for its biggest tidal range in Japan. You can see this road only when the tide is low. This road is used to cultivate Nori seawe…
Nestled in a corner of the Misumi Oyano Seaside Prefectural Park, this location has been known as a scenic spot for ages. The park's perimeter is ado…
