In 10 years of visiting Japan, there are very few places that take my breath away on first sight; but this one did ⬇️ This incredibly beautiful shrine hidden deep in the forests of Kyushu Island is straight out of a Ghibli Movie and I could almost feel Princess Mononoke breathing on my neck. With a rich history spanning back more than 400 years, the main feature is certainly this stunning cinematic approach with moss covered lanterns and stone steps flanked by massive cedar trees. It honestly fe