Tsuchitsu Shrine - God of Children and Success土津神社-こどもと出世の神さま-

The Sacred Inner Sanctuary Where Masayuki Hoshina Rests

Continuing north along the cedar-lined path extending from beside the main hall and the approach paved with rounded stones leads to the inner sanctuary, where the nationally designated historic site "Aizu Domain Matsudaira Family Cemetery" is located. Passing through the shrine gate bearing the Aizu Mitsu-aoi crest, the emblem of the Aizu domain, reveals a slightly raised mound said to contain the coffin of Lord Masayuki.

A Stone Monument Recording the Life of Masayuki Hoshina

The "Hanitsu Reishin Monument," standing within the grounds, is a stone monument inscribed with the life and achievements of Masayuki Hoshina. Rising to about 7.6 meters, it rests on a base featuring the mythical creature "Hiki," whose face was originally oriented south toward Lake Inawashiro but, according to legend, was turned north toward Mount Bandai because it would attempt to walk toward the lake at night.