青島神社 - Aoshima Shrine
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Surrounded with endless water and sky, Aoshima Island is the treasure trove of sub-tropical plants. As the island had been off limit to the general public and protected as a holy place since ancient times, natural features including plants and rocks remain intact on the island. The wavy rocks and sub-tropical plants that surround the island are designated as national monuments.
Aoshima Shrine is said to have been founded 1,200 years ago. The enshrined deity is Hikohohodemi no Mikoto, popularly known as Yamasachihiko of the Japanese myth “Umisachihiko, Yamasachihiko.” Aoshima Shrine is believed to have divine power to bring luck of marriage, safe ...