My Favorite Sacred Place and Power Spot Surround Japan so Far!!

“Power Spots" are Places surround Japan to go in order to stimulate with Good Energies and Good luck in Life, it is now popular to lots of Japanese People and Foreign Residence, especially women. These places, usually Temples or Shrines, Mountains and Falls who possess the Power of God. Maybe a happy relationship, healthy life, success in career, having pregnant and bearing child safely could come true. Also Japanese people believe that the Power Spot places have an ability to take them to Peace and Tranquility in the Hustle Bustle days and stress (reblog from deareststuff.com). Since started blogging — even before 2010 — I’ve been asked one question more than any other: “What was your favorite places in Japan?” I said, there were several places in Japan that I adored so much but power spot captured the biggest parts of my heart and eyes.

Here are those power spot surrounded Japan that I love to spend my holiday, listed in no particular order.

-Tōdai-ji Temples-
Is a Buddhist temple structure found in the city of Nara and Big hall of Buddha are one of the main attraction of this site for being the largest bronze statue of Buddha in the world with houses? The Tōdai-ji temples served as the main school for Buddhism in Japan but according to lots of people who visited a temple, it is a famous place to visit for those who want to gain good energy and recharge their spiritual beliefs. If you are planning a trip to Japan, visiting this ancient temples is a good way to start.

-Jouren no Taki in Mount Amagi-
 A beautiful waterfall found in Yugashima, Izu City, Shizuoka Prefecture with the height of 25 meters and 7 meters in width, along with the natural forest of Mount Amagi, the Jouren no Taki waterfalls become listed as one of the top 100 waterfalls in Japan. It is visited by people who longing for more extra activities aside from power and good energy recharging you can enjoy doing trout fishing around the Jouren no Taki waterfalls and also experienced seeing fresh wasabi in the process.

-The Oshino Hakkai-
 Oshino Hakkai also known as Utsu Lake in Yamanashi Prefecture, located 7 km²  from the lake of Kawaguchiko and 3 km² Northwest from the Lake of Yamanakako, are now listed as one of 100 national treasure of Japan.  It has beautiful Eight Spring of Ponds with clear and beautiful water coming down from the melting snow of Mount Fuji. This pure water contains a large amount of mineral and called by people as “The spring of God” given the name by local Japanese who once used to wash away Impurities of the heart and soul.

-Matsumoto Castle Escapade-
Matsumoto Castle a.k.a the "Crow Castle" can be found in the city of Matsumoto, in Nagano Prefecture. it is my first castle invading since I decide to visit each castle prefecture of Japan to learned their history.

-Kakitakawa Wakimizu-
the Kakitakawa is a clear-flowing River around Shimizu town in the district of Suntō in Shizouka Prefecture. It is listed as one of the three clear flowing Rivers in Japan together with the Nagara and Shimanto rivers of Gifu and Kōchi Prefecture. The main water source of this beautiful rivers come from the melting snow of Mount Fuji and the others are from spring and rainfalls. The spring parts can be viewed separately from the main river area located at the Kakitakawa Park forming as an old water well. During my visit I experienced, many people have their empty pet bottle with them and bring home water came from the Kakitakawa River for they believe as “Healing Water for all Sickness”.

(credit hatena.jp)

-Yatsugatake Tour Hike-
is a volcanic mountain range in the border of Nagano & Yamanashi prefectures.  The area is teeming with hikers all year round, and is one of the premier winter climbing destinations in Japan (by hikingjapan).

-Golden Pavillon or kinkakuji-
The Golden Pavilion (Kinkakuji) is perhaps the most famous temple in Japan. It is a World Heritage Site covered in gold leaf that was burnt to the ground by a mad monk in 1950 and then subsequently rebuilt. Stunning (by cyclekyoto.com).

(credit japanart.info)

-Kegon no Taki-
located at Lake Chuzenji in Nikko National Park in Nikko City. It is 97 meters in height making it one of the 3 highest waterfalls in the country. The Kegon Falls are not just beautiful; they are infamous for suicides, especially among Japanese youth (by aminoappas).

Above places of power spot not only can soothes the eyes but also put the body and the soul in relief and comfort.