Hakuto Shrine
This ancient shrine is dedicated to the Japanese mythology “Inaba White Rabbit,” which is mentioned in the Kojiki, Japan’s Records of Ancient Matters. It is near Hakuto Beach in Tottori City, Tottori Prefecture. It is not clear when it was founded, but the current main building was reconstructed in 1896. Along the approach leading inside the shrine is Mitarashi Pond. Legends say that the deity Oku Ninushi instructed a rabbit whose fur had been torn by ferocious sharks to wash itself in the pond. Due to this legend, it is said that this shrine can heal skin ailments and burns, as well as provide good luck for marriages, among other benefits.
Spot details
- Address
- Tottori Pref. Tottorishi Hakuto 603 Map
- Phone
- 0857590047
- Hours
- [Shrine Office/Award Hours]9:00-16:00
- Parking Lot
- Available(Cars111spaces, Large-sized vehicles14spaces)
Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN
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- Definitely visit this place
- A 40-50 min bus ride from Tottori, Hakuto Shrine is definitely worth visiting. The Shrine itself is cute and charming, but there is more. If you come on a clear day, the sea close to Shrine entrance...
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- Shrine with an interesting fable of mouse and relationship
- Under the Sanin Campaign, Tottori prefecture is offering for foreign tourists a three-hour taxi drive with only 2000 yen which is available right in the information center of Tottori Station. Driving...
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- Shrine of love and relationship
- The Hakuto shrine is near the sea and you would be better to take a taxi to there.It is made up of myths about love.So if you want a good lover, please come here.
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