Hoshuyama, Toho Village, Asakura District
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Cost per person
¥500
Iwaya Shrine, located in Asakura District, Toho Village, is a hidden gem worth discovering. While access via the Hitahikosan Line is currently unavailable due to heavy rain damage, a bus service is available from Amida-do Bridge, about a 20-minute walk to the shrine. The shrine is dedicated to the Hoshu Stone, believed to have fallen from the sky in 547 AD. The main hall, a nationally designated important cultural property, is uniquely situated beneath a massive rock called Gongen Rock. Explore the surrounding area with its intriguing rock formations and enjoy a touch of adventure.