[Uchiko Travel] Uchiko Hachiman Shrine, a sacred space in a quiet forest

#JulyTravelSupport #HachimanShrine 📍HachimanShrine While walking around Uchiko Village, I happened to stop by Uchiko Hachiman Shrine (内子八幡神社). If you walk a little from the busy street, you will come across a quiet hillside road lined with trees, and this shrine is right at the end of it. There is an old *torii (鳥居)* at the entrance, and the sunlight shining through it and the shadows of the trees were really impressive. If you go up the short stairs, you will come to the main shrine. The area is quiet and there are not many people, so it feels like time has stopped. The shrine is not large, but it is a space where historical tranquility and the unique Japanese neatness are alive. The main shrine building made of wood, the ema (wish cards) fluttering in the wind, and the elderly people in the neighborhood praying quietly… It was a really good place to sit down for a while and calm your mind. Especially in spring, the cherry blossoms around the shrine are said to be in full bloom, so I definitely want to go back there next time. If you want to feel the hidden charm of Uchiko, I recommend stopping by Hachiman Shrine and taking a leisurely walk. #TheBest #UchikoVillage