PHOTOGENIC? UNUSUAL SHRINES FEATURING KOMAINU (GUARDIAN DOGS)

The particularly prominent mountain located in Shikanocho, Tottori City, is called Juuboyama, as it appears to be a hawk spreading its wings. 

It is a popular mount ain among h ikers. In the mountainous area of Shikanocho, there is a shrine called Jubo Shrine (鷲峰神社), dedicated to this mountain. 

The main feature of this shrine is its guardian lion-dogs, which stand over 2 meters tall. 

Unlike the typical appearance of guardian lion-dogs, they resemble dogs kept as pets, with adorable drooping ears and a smiling mouth, which is very soothing. 

These sculptures were created by a Tottori stonemason named Kawaroku. It is recommended for those who want to slowly visit and refresh in the tranquility.

Jubo Shrine 

Address：Jubo, Shikanocho, Tottori City 

Access：Approximately 20 minutes by bus from JR Hamamura Station https://maps.app.goo.gl/QNFaFk1McysKozz29
* Tottori Prefectural Government, International Tourism and World Expo Division,Tourism and Exchange Bureau at fujisaway@pref.tottori.lg.jp