[Yamaguchi Prefecture] A spectacular view recognized by the world! "Motonosumi Shrine" with 123 torii gates

Motonosumi Shrine (originally Motonosumi Inari Shrine) is located on a hill jutting out into the Sea of ​​Japan in Nagato City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. It is a spectacular spot with 123 vermilion torii gates lined up facing the sea. In 2015, it was featured on the US CNN as one of the "31 most beautiful places in Japan," attracting worldwide attention and quickly becoming one of Japan's most spectacular spots. The shrine's altar itself is very small, and it is said to bring good luck in safe navigation, prosperity in business, and safety in the home. There is no office and it is unmanned. There is a donation box on top of the torii gate, and it is said that if you can successfully throw your donation into it and it goes in, your wish will come true. On the coast beyond the torii gate, you can see a rare marine phenomenon called "Ryugu no Shiofuki," which erupts from a sea cave. The best time to take photos is on a sunny day when the deep blue sea and the red of the torii gates stand out. #tripdomestictravel #yamaguchiprefecture #scenicview #shrinesandtemples