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Tsurugi-san Sacred Spring (Ken-zan Goshinsui)

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Tsurugi-san Sacred Spring (Ken-zan Goshinsui)

剣山御神水

Tokushima · Shikoku

A cold spring welling from the rocks about 90 metres below Otsurugi Shrine near the summit of Mount Tsurugi. It is the headwater source of the Iya River and is listed among Japan's 100 Remarkable Waters (Meisui Hyakusen).

Why it's hidden

Most hikers push straight for the summit and never detour to the sacred spring tucked just off the trail below Otsurugi Shrine.

Best season
Autumn
Crowd level
Hidden gem
Admission
Natural mountain spring near Mt. Tsurugi summit; free access (chairlift to reach area is separate).

Today

Free

Tags

springsacred-watermountainhikingnatureiya-river-source

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