After you have taken in the atmosphere of the main hall and the veranda, move on to the left-hand side of the grounds.
You will see a shrine called Jishu-jinja, meaning “landlord shrine.”
This shrine has a long history, and is reported to have been founded more than 2,000 years ago.
As the god of this shrine is known as the god of matchmaking and marriage, young women and couples visit this shrine in large numbers.
In the grounds, two large stones—the “stones of love fortune-telling”—lie at a distance of 18 meters apart.
It is said that if you manage to walk from one stone to the other with your eyes closed, you will experience good fortune in your love life.
When the shrine is crowded, walking between the two stones alone can be very difficult, so if you would like to take up this challenge, it is a good idea to walk with the help of a friend.
Other visitors may bump into you—be careful you don’t fall in love with one another!
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