🇯🇵 Kamakura｜Qingquan Ancient Temple, Genji Mountain Story ⛰️

I always want to go to Kamakura when I have nothing to do. Bathed in the sunlight through the gaps between the leaves, the fragrance of sandalwood fills the mountain, but my wishes are still unfulfilled. ⛩️ Kuzuharaoka Shrine A quiet mountain shrine with murmurous water flowing through the narcissus terrace in the courtyard, where people grow flowers and leaves and fish are raised in the water. The water in the mountains always seems to be spiritual. All sounds slow down, the sound of leaves, water, wind, whispers, the beauty of quietness, people also need to learn to be quiet. The "Man's Stone" and "Women's Stone" placed in the Kuzuharaoka Shrine are said to be the power of the god of marriage "Daikokugami", and it is a famous place to pray for marriage. The demon stone next to the torii. The "demon" in this demon-removing stone should refer to negative emotions or worries. By smashing the wine glass, the negative self is also smashed. Sui Sui Ping An was safe and sound, and he almost immediately stepped forward to grab a small wine glass. The grandfather next to him and his little grandson also almost immediately stepped forward to watch. ⛩️ Senarai Benzaiten Ugafuku Shrine Senarai Benzaiten Ugafuku Shrine is the most visited attraction in Kamakura City and was built in 1185. It is particularly popular among business people, and it is said that performing a coin-washing ceremony at this shrine will double your wealth. The mountain pass that serves as the entrance to the shrine is ancient and full of lush green vegetation, as if it has jumped out of the second dimension. It feels like a paradise on earth, a different world. There is also a Showa-era style shop inside the shrine where you can buy various snacks and small souvenirs. If you are not in a hurry, have a cup of tea, smell the aroma of the community's offerings, and make a wish. ⛩️ Sasuke Inari Shrine My favorite shrine in Kamakura, the entrance is in a residential alley, and you will first see a row of red torii gates where believers make their vows. The shrine is filled with little foxes, full of life. The deity enshrined at Inari Shrine was originally a little fox. According to folklore, foxes became the messengers of the Inari god, so today you can see fox statues at the entrances of all Inari shrines. "Inari" has gradually become another name for fox. Compared to the tourist attractions such as Kamakura Buddha, Sasuke Inari Shrine is more suitable for strolling around. In the dense forest, there are countless vermilion torii gates, white fox statues, and small stone houses covered with moss, as if you have traveled through "The Tale of Genji". When you feel uneasy no matter what you do or who you meet. The most important thing is to maintain a calm mood and not feel lost. As long as you maintain a cheerful and humorous attitude, misfortune will go away, and luck and new marriage will come. #Japan #JapanLife #JapanTravel #Kamakura #Tokyo #GenjiyamaPark