Naruko Onsen Shrine in Osaki City is a place where people pray for the peace of the hot springs and the land. The hot springs were discovered in the second year of the Jōwa era and the shrine was built by the Imperial Court. The shrine grounds also feature volcanic rocks and a sumo ring donated by Minamoto no Yoritomo. It's said that this shrine, which is believed to bring fertility, is loved by many people from the local area to tourists. It's also a central presence in the historic hot spring resort of Naruko Onsen.
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