Masyama Shrine in Oga City is a revered spiritual site dating back to ancient times. Visitors are welcomed into a serene and solemn atmosphere surrounded by a grove of cedar trees. The main shrine, located at the summit, allows visitors to pray for the safety and prosperity of the nation and for a bountiful harvest. One of the highlights is the giant over 1,000-year-old koyamaki tree. The shrine is also a sacred site for Shugendo, a Japanese mountain asceticism-shamanism religion, and is popular as a hiking and trekking destination. It is deeply revered as a god of matchmaking, attracting many visitors.
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