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Jizo-son, who is enshrined in the sea of Yawataura and is immersed in the sea to the chest at high tide. The name comes from the fact that there is a hole in Jizo's stomach. It is said that Mr. Ojizo, who has six bodies, will save him from suffering and trouble in Rokudo (Hell, Fugi, Damsheng, Shura, Human, and Tian). It is enshrined for the sake of divers and the offering of whales in distress.

A shrine located by the sea in the port of Ashibe and located in a place called Ryuganzaki. It is said that in 1985, the dragon snake god was enshrined from Izumo Shrine. You can make a reservation in advance and get it at Iki Shrine. The shrine stands in a superb view overlooking the sea. Torii with a deep blue sea in the back, and Ryūjakinhama next to Ryuganzaki are also popular as photogenic spots where thin stones overlap.

It is a shrine where Tsukiyomi (Tsukyomi no Mikoto) was enshrined, and is known as the head office of Tsukiyomi Shrine, which is scattered throughout the country. According to the Book of Kojiki, the life of the moon is a true god who is said to have been born after the god of Izanagi after the god of Amaterasu. There are good benefits in safe production, health, sick healing and nautical safety, and there are plenty of amulets. Iki Kagura is dedicated at the annual festival held on September 23 of the lunar calendar every year. You can also get a red seal (no reservation required). There is also a red-seal book from the Tsukijin Shrine original, which sells for 2000 yen.

It is located in the Inner Sea Bay, which is listed as a Japanese heritage site, and it is possible to walk and worship from the sea only at low tide. Since this whole island is considered a sacred area, one twig should not be taken out of the island. If you have a red seal, you need to make a reservation in advance. It may not be possible to receive it depending on Miyaji's convenience.

A shrine where Hiroko Saruta is enshrined. More than 200 stone monkeys named after the priest are seated. In addition, there is a rock in the back of the hall of worship, which is a sacred body, and a magnetic force so mysterious that the compass does not move normally is confirmed. You can walk around the back of the hall.

More than 200 stony monkeys, mixed in large and small, are located at Odake Shrine near the summit of Odake at an altitude of 147m in the northern part of Ashibe town. All have a unique expression. It is said that since the god being celebrated at this shrine is Saruta Hikomei [Saruta Hiko Mikoto], there has been a custom of offering stone monkeys to the fulfillment of prayer for a long time, and it continues to continue. There is a legend that misfortune occurs when you bring it back.

It rises at the tip of the Kurosaki Peninsula. The reason for the name is obvious. The uneven surface is the monkey's eyes and nose and mouth itself, and the grass on the rock surface resembles body hair. The more you see, the more you see, this rock rock looks like a monkey. The expression varies depending on the time, such as shining in the sun sun and dyeing in the silhouette.

The rugged cliffs of 40-50m are wild scenic spots created by the power of nature. At the western end of Iki Island, a cave-shaped large hole with a circumference of 110m opens up, and a tunnel is also opened from the wall inside the cave to the sea. In 2013, he was elected to Japan Hundred Mei-dong by the Japan Nami-dong Committee of the NPO Japan Cave Exploration Society. During the period of the vernal equinox and the autumnal equinox, a natural scenic phenomenon occurs in which the setting sun penetrates the sea cavity.

Day-trip bathing is possible at the 100-year-old onsen inn, ryokan Nagayama, which has long been loved as a place for islanders in Iki-Akinomoto Onsen. The "thousand-year-old shioyu", commonly known as red-hot water, which is abundant, is effective against joint diseases, and is also known as child treasure hot water.

Day-trip bathing is possible at Ikishima-so, a national dormitory. Under the eyes of a large bathhouse with its reddish hot springs, there is a wide view of the mountain spot, which is a place of yunyang, and you can overlook the sea, which is dyed in red. Lunch and bathing breaks during the day are also possible where you can taste the seafood of Iki.