Information on shrines, temples and power spots around the hotel

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 and Buddha practices.
It is said that there are comprehensive benefits such as good luck, safety at home, and traffic safety.
Then, after 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".
Many related events are held in Usa City, mainly at Usa Jingu Shrine.

2859, Minamiusa, Usa-shi, Oita
■Approx. 40 minutes by car from the hotel (distance: approx. 32km)

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 so natural that it blends into the surrounding landscape as if it had been there for a long time.

Tashibuhirano, Bungotakada-shi, Oita 2546-3
■Approx. 35 minutes by car from the hotel (distance: approx. 22km)

Fukiji Temple is a venerable temple that was opened during the Heian period as a temple of Usa Shrine Omiyaji.
Among them, Fukiji Odo, which is designated as a national treasure, is one of Japan's three Amida-do Hall along with the Phoenix Hall of Byodo-in Temple in Uji and the Chuson-ji Kinji Hall of 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 (running distance: about 30km)

On the approach to the shrine, the statue of Nio, which boasts the largest size in Kunisaki, welcomes you. The large cedar forest that leads to 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 and Ryosho Daigongen, which are enshrined in the main shrine of Okunoin, have a benefit for giving children.
As you go into the cave, you will see a stone statue of Senju Kannon, and you will see sacred water, which is said to be beneficial for longevity in longevity.

1548, Akimachifutago, Kunisaki-shi, Oita
■Approx. 50 minutes by car from the hotel (running distance: approx. 40km)

Awashimasha, where you can see the beautiful ocean from the immediate vicinity of the shrine, was founded in 1625 (Kanei era 2), and is a shrine located in a rock cave that protrudes into the sea, and is a rare place nationwide.
It is known as Oita Prefecture's best marriage spot because the "women's guardian deity" is enshrined, which is said to relieve women's worries such as love fulfillment, marriage, prayer for safe delivery, and women's diseases, and fulfill their wishes.

7-10, Usuno, Bungotakada-shi, Oita
■About 60 minutes by car from the hotel (distance: about 50km)

<Monjusenji> at the foot of Mt. Monju is one of Japan's three Monjus, which is said to be the birthplace of the proverb, "If you are three people, you will be Monju no Chie". On the precincts are lined with giant trees such as zelkova, a sacred tree that is said to be 1,000 to 1500 years old, and cedar that is about 400 years old, and natural forests throughout the area, including nearby forests, are designated as natural monuments in Oita Prefecture.
The main Buddha, Monju Bodhisattva, is worshiped as the first Buddha of wisdom, not only as well as as a bodhisattva who gives wisdom to survive life, especially during the exam season, many worshipers visit to pray for passing and fulfillment of school work.

2432, Kunisakimachidaionji, Kunisaki-shi, Oita
■Approx. 65 minutes by car from the hotel (distance: approx. 55km)

It is Iwaya who worships Fudo Myoo, who trained with four companions by Ninmon Bosatsu.
From afar, the whole Iwaya looks like a fort, and both sides are almost cliffs.
The view from Iwaya is superb, and on a clear day, you can overlook the superb view of Himeshima and other islands of the Seto Inland Sea.

Kunimimachisendo, Kunisaki-shi, Oita
■About 65 minutes by car from the hotel (distance: about 50km)

It is said that the national treasure Usukiishi Buddha (Cliff Buddha), represented by the statue of Dainichi Nyorai, was carved from the late 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 terms of size and quantity and high quality of sculpture.
The adjacent Stone Buddha Park is full of seasonal flowers. 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
■About 50 minutes by car from the hotel (distance: about 60km)