[2025 Ako Attraction] Travel Guide for Iwatsuhime Shrine (Updated May)

\\Tourist Spots// Iwatsuhime Shrine in Misaki, Ako, is an ancient shrine with a beautiful view of the Seto Inland Sea beyond its torii gate. It has a long history, and was even mentioned in the Shinmeicho (list of deities) from the early Heian period, about 1,000 years ago. There is also a theory that the torii gate faces the sea so that fishermen can pray from their boats for safe voyages and good catches. The autumn leaves and sparkling sea were a wonderful place. Facility name📍 Iwatsuhime Shrine Address📍 Misaki 2, Ako City, Hyogo Prefecture #Autumn leaves spot #Ako #Ako Roshi #Autumn trip #Hyogo trip #Historical site #Autumn leaves #Autumn leaf viewing

I walked from Kirakirazaka to the torii gate of Iwatohime Shrine, a photo spot where you can see the sea. I often see photos of each, but I was curious about the path, so I walked and my personal impression was that "if you don't like bugs, you don't have to go." I recommend the area around the Daimyo Nagori no Matsu, which is just down Kirakirazaka, to view the sea. [Name] Kirakirazaka [Location] 2-1 Misaki, Ako City, Hyogo Prefecture [Access] About 15 minutes by bus from JR Banshu Ako Station [Opening hours] Free to stroll [Name] Iwatohime Shrine [Location] 1 Misaki, Ako City, Hyogo Prefecture [Access] About 15 minutes by bus from JR Banshu Ako Station [Other] There are no restrooms on the grounds Visit date: May 2024 #Sakura2024 #Amazing view #Ako #Ako sightseeing #Kirakirazaka #Iwatohime Shrine

A historic shrine listed in documents from the Heian period. The main deity is Iwatsuhime Okami, from whom the shrine's name is derived. The shrine is famous for being visited by the Combined Fleet Commander, who led his fleet to worship from the sea, as the ocean spreads out right in front of it, making sea-based visits quite popular. There is a glittering slope right in front of you, so be sure to read the notices on the official website before visiting, as there are parking considerations. Name: Iwatsuhime Shrine Location: 1 Misaki, Ako City, Hyogo Prefecture Access: About 15 minutes by bus from JR Banshu-Ako Station Other: There are no restrooms on the shrine grounds Visit Date: May 2024

Ako Kasei is a company that produces salt, nigari, deep sea water, etc., and Amami Terrace is a new store that opened in the grounds of Iwatsuhime Shrine. It is a cafe and shop. In addition to salt products, they also sell Atetate, a product produced by Sakuragumi, which is famous for its pizza, and the pie made with Ako salt and black chocolate was delicious. It is a recommended store for sightseeing in Ako, as it is located right next to Kirakirazaka. [Store] AMAMI TERRACE [Location] 2-1 Misaki, Ako City, Hyogo Prefecture (Iwatsuhime Shrine grounds) [Access] Approximately 15 minutes by car from Banshu Ako Station [Business hours] 10:00-17:00 (last orders 16:30) [Closed] Irregular holidays [Parking] Available (3 spaces), free parking available nearby Visited: April 2024 #Sakura2024 #AkoTourism #HyogoTourism #DomesticTravel #Ako #BreathtakingView #AmamiTerrace #Cafe

Shop name: AMAMI TERRACE Address: 2-1 Misaki, Ako City, Hyogo Prefecture, Iwatsuhime Shrine grounds Budget per person: 1000 yen and up Rating (out of 5): ★★★★★ \\Points// A newly opened cafe and shop facility in the grounds of Iwatsuhime Shrine, located in Ako Misaki, a popular spot that you can't miss when sightseeing in Ako. It is run by Ako Kasei, a company with a 400-year tradition of making salt. From the cafe you can enjoy a spectacular view of the ocean and sweets and lunch. The shop sells a variety of salts, including salt and bittern. Be sure to stop by after enjoying the autumn leaves that spread across the grounds! #AkoTourism#Historical sites #Autumn leaves spots #Gourmet trip #Ako Roshi#Autumn leaves viewing #Autumn leaves#Cafe hopping