Power Spots
From shrines and temples to nature and sacred sites â a curated guide to Japan's most notable power spots.
Type
HokkaidoSpot
Mashu-ko (Lake Mashu)
An Ainu sacred site known as the "Lake of the Gods." This caldera lake is renowned for having the second-highest water clarity in the world.
PurificationBetter fortuneWishes granted
IwateSpot
Ryusen-do (Ryusen Cave)
One of Japan's three largest limestone caves. It features a world-class underground lake known as "Dragon Blue."
PurificationWarding off misfortuneWishes granted
AkitaSpot
Tazawa-ko (Lake Tazawa)
Japan's deepest lake with a maximum depth of 423.4 meters. It is the site of the legend of Tatsuko-hime, who prayed for eternal youth.
BeautyRejuvenationMatchmakingWishes granted
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