Oku-no-In means 'the inner sanctuary', and it's a name given to temples and shrines that are set back, away from the taint of the world. Behind Omishima's grand Oyamazumi Shrine, I found signposts to Oyamazumi Oku-no-In. I had to see this! I followed the path, and although I wasn’t impressed with what I found at my destination, the journey itself was marvelous.
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The Road to Oku-no-In
Sometimes it's the journey, not the destination
By Anonymous
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Justin Velgus
3 years ago
Great point. You never know what you may find until you explore. These small wonders can often be found behind tourist locations or just a street over from the main road.
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