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Motonosumi Shrine was selected as one of the 31 most beautiful places in Japan by CNN!

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    Apr 23, 2015

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CNN, an American news broadcaster, announced on its website on March 30, 2015 that "Japan's 31 most beautiful places ? Motonosumi Shrine in Nagato City was selected as one of the "31 most beautiful places in Japan" by CNN, an American news broadcaster, on March 30, 2015! In addition to Motonosumi Shrine, there are many other places with spectacular views that everyone wants to visit, such as Kinkakuji Temple, Itsukushima Shrine, and the Tottori Sand Dunes. It is amazing to be introduced alongside World Heritage sites and national treasures!

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In 1955, a white fox appeared at the bedside of Hitoshi Okamura, a local rope master, at Motonosumi Shrine and asked him, "Who has enabled me to fish all these years?" He then asked, "Who is the reason why I have been able to fish all this time? The shrine is located in the town of Tsuwano, Shimane Prefecture, and is a branch of the Taiko-dani Inari Shrine. Inari is a great deity of prosperity in business, great catches, and safety at sea, as well as good luck in marriage and childbirth, good luck in getting rid of bad luck, good fortune, traffic safety, academic achievement, and fulfillment of one's wishes. There are about 40,000 "Inari" shrines in Japan, but only two are called "Inari" shrines. The 123 torii gates, dedicated over a period of 10 years starting in 1987, line up for more than 100 meters from the tidal wave side of the Ryugu Palace, creating a spectacular view. On top of the grand torii gate on the high ground of the shrine is a money-offering box, and it is said that if you can successfully put money in the box, your wish will come true.
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