Lake Biwa & the Rocks | Japan's Sacred Megaliths #2

Welcome back to @inuhito369! In episode 2, "Lake Biwa & the Rocks," our van life journey takes us deep into sacred mountains and mysterious historic sites with my Shiba Inu companion. From the legendary Iwafune Shrine in Osaka to the breathtaking waters of Lake Biwa, and an awe-inspiring, wild drive up to the hidden depths of Hiba Shrine—where we had an unexpected encounter with an unknown entity—this episode is packed with sacred atmosphere, stunning nature, and hidden spiritual spots. If you enjoy off-the-beaten-path travel, ancient legends, and peaceful moments in nature with a furry co-pilot, please give this video a thumbs up and subscribe for more adventures! Featured in this episode: 0:11 A side trip to Iwafune Shrine in Katano, Osaka (enshrining Nigihayahi) 1:31 A visit to Shirahige Shrine on Lake Biwa & the rock 2:48 Spectacular views around Mizudori Kohoku Michino-eki 3:29 A wild drive up to Hiba Shrine hidden deep in the mountains, its awesome presence, & an encounter with an unknown entity 5:38 Iwafune Shrine in Inokoyama Park: hiking up to the North-Facing Eleven-Faced Kannon at the summit 8:40 An encounter with the Kannon wedged between giant rocks #vanlife #shibainu #lakebiwa #iwafuneshrine #hibashrine #japantravel #megaliths #offthebeatenpath Sources on: 1) Sarutahiko from The Cave Door of Spring (春磐戸　其二), 1825. Totoya Hokkei (Japanese, 1780–1850). Second from a pentaptych of woodblock prints; ink and color on paper; sheet: 18.5 x 21.6 cm (7 5/16 x 8 1/2 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Bequest of James Parmelee, 1940.990.2 2) 湖中大鳥居 Saigen Jiro - 投稿者自身による著作物, CC0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index... 3) 竹生島 663highland - 投稿者自身による著作物, CC 表示 2.5, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index... 4) 竹生島 遠景 (フェリーより) Saigen Jiro - 投稿者自身による著作物, CC0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index... 5) Exterior of Kitamuki Iwaya Juichimen Kannon By 禁樹なずな - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index... Imperial Japanese Commission to the Panama-Pacific International Exposition - Japanese Temples and their Treasures (The Shimbi Shoin 1915), パブリック・ドメイン, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index... 🔔 SUBSCRIBE & JOIN THE JOURNEY Enjoying our explorations? Subscribe to join a hito (person) and an inu (dog) as we uncover Japan's ancient mysteries! 👉 [   / @inuhito369  ] 🌐 CONNECT WITH US Official Email (For Business Inquiries): iwakura.inuhito@gmail.com 🎵 MUSIC & SOUND EFFECTS Soundtracks and sound effects used in this video are fully licensed and cleared for commercial streaming via Wondershare Filmora. 1) Endless: IIYRJWRKIX0GTRK5 2) Certainly Uncertain: 5RLRJUELJMPBCDTL 3) Kansas Sunset: 909YGR8RIOPSPNUM 4) エピック 30 01 5) サイレンスストリングスエレクトロニカ 6) フロー ⚠️ DISCLAIMER & PRIVACY POLICY This video is an independent documentary and research project. To respect the privacy of individuals and local entities, certain personal details, names, and faces of participants or bystanders are kept private or intentionally not shown. The views and interpretations expressed in this video belong solely to the creator and do not necessarily reflect those of any featured institutions or standard academic consensus.