【About the ⛩️ Shrine】 With a history of over 2400 years, Shirahama Shrine is a venerable shrine and the oldest in Izu. Its official name is "Ikonahime no Mikoto Shrine." The main hall enshrines Ikonahime no Mikoto, the wife of Mishima Daimyojin, who created the Izu Seven Islands. It has a very sacred atmosphere, and the quietness makes you feel solemn. Within the precincts of the worship hall, there is also the deity of matchmaking, Mimeme Benzaiten. Many people visit throughout the year because of the magnificent grounds with the "Yakushi's Juniper," a juniper tree over 2000 years old, and the beautiful torii gate standing on the coast along with the solemn main hall. For those who cannot visit due to the distance, you can still receive blessings just by obtaining lucky charms and amulets♪ 【About the Amulets】 These are lucky charm zodiac amulets in the shape of a snake. They feature a white snake, believed to bring good fortune and herald auspicious signs, and this white snake represents a white dragon. In the dragon-snake faith that has been passed down since ancient Japan, snakes are considered synonymous with dragons.