Information on shrines, temples and power spots around the hotel
Oita Prefecture has not only hot springs, but also many historical shrines and temples.
Power spots such as Usa Jingu Shrine, the headquarters of Yahata Shrine, which is lush throughout the country,
Why don't you feel the history of Oita Prefecture while visiting shrines and temples in the wilderness and healing fatigue in hot springs?
Usa-jingu Shrine
Usa Jingu Shrine, a national treasure that represents Oita Prefecture, is the total Hongu of about 40,000 Yahata Shrine nationwide, and is also known as the birthplace of Shinto-Buddhist syncretism.
It is said that there are comprehensive benefits such as good luck, safety at home, and traffic safety.
And since the Kazuyuki Goten, where Hachiman Ogami, the spirit of Emperor Ojin, is enshrined, was enshrined in 725 (Kamigame 2), it will be "1300 years this year".
There are many related events in Usa City, mainly Usa Jingu Shrine.
2859, Minamiusa, Usa-shi, Oita
■Approx. 40 minutes by car from the hotel (distance: approx. 32km)
Kumano-magaibutsu Stone Buddha
Kumano-magaibutsu Stone Buddha is located at the end of the steep stone steps that the demon piled up overnight.
Japan's largest cliff Buddha is an important cultural property designated by the country and is said to be a work of the late Heian period.
The expression "Dainichi Nyorai (approximately 6.7m)" with a tight expression on the right hand of the cliff and "Fudo Myo (approximately 8m)" as if it was smiling on the left hand are engraved, but its appearance is too natural and blends into the surrounding landscape as if it had been there before.
Tashibuhirano, Bungotakada-shi, Oita 2546-3
■About 35 minutes by car from the hotel (distance: about 22km)
Fuki-ji Temple
Fukiji Temple is a venerable temple that was opened during the Heian period as a temple of Usa Shrine Daiguji.
Among them, Fukiji Daido, which is designated as a national treasure, is one of Japan's three Amida-do, along with the Phoenix Hall of Byodo-in Temple in Uji and the Chuson-ji Kindo in Hiraizumi, and is the oldest existing wooden building in Kyushu.
The scenery from late November to early December, when the entire precincts are dyed with autumn leaves, as well as the fresh greenery of spring and the snowy scenery of winter, is the best.
2395, Tashibufuki, Bungotakada-shi, Oita
■Approx. 42 minutes by car from the hotel (distance: approx. 30km)
Ryoko-ji Temple
On the approach to the shrine, the statue of Nio, which boasts the largest size in Kunisaki, welcomes you. The large cedar forest that follows the back has been selected as one of the "100 Best Forest Bathing Forests in Japan".
In addition, many maple trees are planted in the precincts, and in autumn, many people visit as a famous spot for autumn leaves.
It is said that the eleven-faced Senju Kannon, which is enshrined in the main shrine of Okunoin, and Ryosho Daigongen are beneficial for giving children.
As you go into the cave, you will see a stone statue of Senju Kannon, and sacred water, which is said to be beneficial for longevity, springs.
1548, Akimachifutago, Kunisaki-shi, Oita
■Approx. 50 minutes by car from the hotel (running distance: approx. 40km)
Awashima-sha Shrine
Awashimasha, where you can see the beautiful ocean from the immediate vicinity of the company, was founded in 1625 (Kanei era 2), and has a shrine located in a rock cave that protrudes into the sea, and is a rare shrine nationwide.
It is known as Oita Prefecture's best marriage spot because it is enshrined "women's guardian deity", which is said to solve women's worries such as gynecological diseases, including love fulfillment, marriage, and prayers for safe delivery, and fulfill their wishes.
7-10, Usuno, Bungotakada-shi, Oita
■Approx. 60 minutes by car from the hotel (distance: approx. 50km)
Monju Senji Temple
<Monjusenji>, located at the foot of Mt. Monju, is one of Japan's three Monju, which is said to be the birthplace of the proverb, "If you are three people, you will be Monju's Chie." The precincts are lined with giant trees such as zelkova, a sacred tree that is said to be 1000 to 1500 years old, and cedar that is about 400 years old. I am.
The main god Monju Bodhisattva is worshiped as the first Buddha of wisdom, not only as well as as a bodhisattva that gives wisdom to survive life, especially during the exam season, many worshipers visit to pray for success and fulfillment of school work.
2432, Kunisakimachidaionji, Kunisaki-shi, Oita
■Approx. 65 minutes by car from the hotel (distance: approx. 55km)
Itsutsuji Fudoson
It is Iwaya who worships Fudo Myoo, who trained with four companions by Ninmon Bosatsu.
When viewed from a distance, the entire Iwaya looks like a fort, and both sides are almost cliffs.
The view from Iwaya is superb, and on a clear day, it is a superb view point where you can overlook Himeshima and other islands of the Seto Inland Sea.
Kunimimachisendo, Kunisaki-shi, Oita
■Approx. 65 minutes by car from the hotel (distance: approx. 50km)
Ishibotoke, Usuki
It is said that the national treasure Usuki Stone Buddha (Cliff Buddha), represented by the statue of Dainichi Nyorai, was carved from the end of the Heian period to the Kamakura period. It is not clear who built it for what purpose, and it is still surrounded by many mysteries.
It is a group of stone Buddhas representing Japan in its scale and quantity, and in the high quality of sculpture.
Seasonal flowers bloom in the adjacent Ishibutsu Park. Above all, from July to August, large lotus flowers are in full bloom, and the appearance seems to be paradise.
804-1, Fukata, Usuki-shi, Oita
■Approx. 50 minutes by car from the hotel (distance: approx. 60km)