Feel the history of the Chikugo Ichinomiya Kora Shrine while looking out over the Chikugo plains.
Soon from the start point is the Kora Taisha Shrine. Walking under the large stone tori gates, it is said that the god of this shrine purified his hands. From here you can visit the rare bamboo woods which are designated as a national natural monument.
If you go further into the Kora Taisha Shrine you will find the Okunoin or inner sanctuary that has 61,000 azeleas accros 100 differet species. In April the flowers will be in full bloom.
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