[2025 Iwakuni Attraction] Travel Guide for Iwakuni Shirohebi Shrine (Updated Jul)

Iwakuni White Snake Shrine🐍🤍 It's said to be a power spot that brings good fortune🥺 White snakes are believed to be gods that bring wealth and prosperity😌 They also have cute-looking fortune slips🫶 And there are actually a lot of white snakes, so I got a lot of power🔥 It was fun counting how many there were🧐🧐 Why not go and get some good power? 🚗³₃ In fact, in addition to the White Snake Shrine in Iwakuni, there is also a place called Iwakuni White Snake House! You can also learn about the history and living creatures here📖 #White Snake Shrine

🌟【1】White snake is a god!? A lucky spot for money and business prosperity In Iwakuni, white snakes are considered to be "messengers of the gods" and are said to be especially good for increasing money and wealth. At Shirahebi Shrine, live white snakes are kept and can be visited! Seeing them in real life may make you feel even more lucky. ⸻ 🌟【2】Super rare even in Japan! You can see white snakes, a natural monument Iwakuni's white snakes are actually a national natural monument. They are pure white due to albino (congenital pigment deficiency) and have been considered sacred since ancient times. It is quite a rare experience to see something that is rarely encountered in the natural world up close. ⸻ 🌟【3】Photogenic beautiful shrine and nature The red torii gate and the white-based shrine look great! Moreover, the area around the shrine is surrounded by nature, so you can enjoy the scenery of the four seasons. You can't miss the cherry blossoms in spring and the autumn leaves in autumn. It's a great location for photography lovers. ⸻ 🌟【4】White Snake Fortunes and Charms for Good Fortune White Snake Shrine has a wide variety of unique offerings that can only be found here, such as golden oval-shaped charms and "White Snake Fortunes". Just putting one in your wallet after worshiping may improve your luck...? ⸻ 🌟【5】Kintai Bridge and Iwakuni Castle are also nearby! Perfect for a sightseeing course From the shrine, **Kintai Bridge, one of the three most famous bridges in Japan** and Iwakuni Castle are within walking distance! You can enjoy history, nature, and power spots all at once, so it's a perfect sightseeing route for a day trip. ⸻ • There is a "White Snake Viewing Point" dedicated to the white snakes, which is fully air-conditioned and heated! Super VIP treatment. • Locals say that seeing a white snake is an omen for money, and it has been treasured since ancient times. • White snakes are known for having such a gentle face that even people who don't like snakes find them cute! #EnjoyJapan #DomesticTravel #Hiroshima #Yamaguchi #Fortune #ShrineVisiting

#cherryblossom25 Visiting Iwakuni Shirohebi Shrine was a fascinating and peaceful experience. The shrine honors the rare white snakes, believed to bring luck and protection. Seeing these beautiful albino snakes up close felt like a rare blessing. The serene atmosphere, combined with the shrine’s elegant design, made it a calming retreat from busy sightseeing. Nearby, the White Snake Museum deepened my appreciation for these mystical creatures. If you’re curious about local legends and nature’s wonders, this hidden gem in Iwakuni is a must-see.

2025 is the year of the snake🐍 There is a shrine that you should visit especially in the year of the snake⛩️ That is the "White Snake Shrine" in Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture White Snake Shrine is famous as a power spot that increases your luck with money, and it seems to bring good luck with money, business prosperity, and longevity! There are many things with white snake motifs in the shrine grounds, and there are white snakes in the chozuya (purification fountain) and hanging lanterns🐍 You can also view the white snakes at the facility next to the shrine grounds, so you can get good luck directly from them✨ It seems to be in hibernation from mid-October to March, but when I went there in late March, I was able to see it moving! This shrine is located 8 minutes by car from Kintai Bridge in Iwakuni and about 40 minutes by car from Miyajimaguchi in Hiroshima. You can go there after sightseeing around Kintai Bridge or Miyajima, so it is a spot that you should definitely visit! Bring good luck to this power spot and make 2025 a happy year 😄 ~~~~~~Information~~~~~~ 📍Shirohebi Shrine Address: 2-6-52 Yokoyama, Iwakuni City Access: 10 minutes by car from Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport Visiting hours: 9:00-17:00 Admission fee: 200 yen ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ #Domestic travel journal #Domestic travel