Miyaji Aso Shrine | Prayer Stones and Blessing Trees: Entrusting Your Wishes to Time 🌲✨

At Aso Shrine, besides visiting the main hall, I made a special stop at the Takasago Pine (the Pine of Matchmaking) at the entrance. According to legend, men circle it twice to the left and women twice to the right, praying for a good marriage. Not far away are also wishing stones that you can gently touch; it's said that if you place your wish in your palm and touch it quietly, it will be heard. These ancient ways of praying, intertwined with the rich history of Mount Aso, bring a sense of peace and tranquility—it's not just about making wishes, but more like a dialogue with oneself. 📍 Location: Aso Shrine (Miyaji, Ichinomiya-cho, Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture) #AsoShrine #TakasagoPine #PineofMatchmaking #WishingStone #PrayerEnergyPoint #MiyajiStroll #KyushuTravel #FaithAndDailyLife #SlowTravelWishes #JanuaryDestinations2026