（原文） Iwaya Kannon : The history of Iwaya Kannon started from the time when 3 different Kannon statues ( Nyoiwa kannon, 11-feced Kannon, Sei Kannon ) were placed under a gigantic rock in the precincts. There used to be 5 statues enshrined in this place, but unfortunately all of them were stolen and the shrine was later granted with 3 statues. It is believed that it once was a sacred site of head temple of Hakusan Sect of Buddhism Toyoharaji Temple located in Sakai City in the north. There is a huge sacred tree of Cedars in the precincts aged over 500 years with trunk size of 17 meters in circumference. The tree is designated as a historical treasure of the city. According to the legend a white dragon appeared around this area when the tree branches were cut in the past. The tree once had huge 12 gigantic branches. The white dragon winded up around the tree to protect remaining 6 branches. Ever since it is believed that there is a white dragon resting in peace in this place offering protection to the nature. It is also said that if a woman drinks tea made from its bark she will produce more milk. Thus, this one is called " Komochi Sugi " meaning " Child Rearing Cedars ". Hike around toward the mountain you will come to another large cedars. This one is called " Iimori Sugi ". It is 7 meters in circumference and 33 meters in height. The location of this place is north-west of Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum. Easiest way to find this location is to go along Kuzuryu River to a point where Iwaya River. When you find Iwaya River just go along north. Along the way you will come to a point where the water is pooled next to a dam.
ただ順路は枕木が腐り倒木も多いので夫婦杉からの登りの道ではなく飯盛杉のある岩屋稲荷神社から磐座に参拝されるのがよいと思いますがくれぐれも足元に気を付けて下さい
大杉も見応えがあるものばかり。
近くに広い駐車場もあるのでなかなか良いです。
晴れた日に行くべきだと思いました。
蚊が凄いのでご用心を！
駐車場あり。キャンプ場の手前です。
岩屋観音の歴史は、境内の巨岩の下に3体の観音像（如岩観音、十一面観音、聖観音）が安置されたのが始まりです。この地にはかつて5体の像が祀られていましたが、残念ながらすべてが盗まれ、後に3体の像が奉納されました。北は堺市にある白山宗豊原寺の総本山であったと伝えられています。境内には樹齢500年以上、幹回り17メートルの杉の大御神木があります。この木は市の史跡に指定されています。伝説によると、昔、木の枝を切ると、このあたりに白龍が現れたという。この木には、かつて 12 本の巨大な枝がありました。白竜は残りの6本の枝を守るように木の周りに巻き付いた。以来、この地には白龍が安らかに眠ると信じられ、自然を守ってきました。また、女性が樹皮で作ったお茶を飲むと、母乳が出やすくなるとも言われています。そのため、この杉は「子育て杉」という意味の「子持ち杉」と呼ばれています。山に向かってハイキングすると、別の大きな杉に出ます。これを「飯盛杉」といいます。周囲7メートル、高さ33メートル。場所は福井県立恐竜博物館の北西。この場所を見つける最も簡単な方法は、九頭竜川に沿って岩屋川のポイントまで行くことです。岩屋川を見つけたらそのまま北上。途中、ダムの横に水が溜まっているところに出ます。
( Trans-word+ : TGMジャパンガイド )
（原文）
Iwaya Kannon :
The history of Iwaya Kannon started from the time when 3 different Kannon statues ( Nyoiwa kannon, 11-feced Kannon, Sei Kannon ) were placed under a gigantic rock in the precincts. There used to be 5 statues enshrined in this place, but unfortunately all of them were stolen and the shrine was later granted with 3 statues. It is believed that it once was a sacred site of head temple of Hakusan Sect of Buddhism Toyoharaji Temple located in Sakai City in the north. There is a huge sacred tree of Cedars in the precincts aged over 500 years with trunk size of 17 meters in circumference. The tree is designated as a historical treasure of the city. According to the legend a white dragon appeared around this area when the tree branches were cut in the past. The tree once had huge 12 gigantic branches. The white dragon winded up around the tree to protect remaining 6 branches. Ever since it is believed that there is a white dragon resting in peace in this place offering protection to the nature. It is also said that if a woman drinks tea made from its bark she will produce more milk. Thus, this one is called " Komochi Sugi " meaning " Child Rearing Cedars ". Hike around toward the mountain you will come to another large cedars. This one is called " Iimori Sugi ". It is 7 meters in circumference and 33 meters in height. The location of this place is north-west of Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum. Easiest way to find this location is to go along Kuzuryu River to a point where Iwaya River. When you find Iwaya River just go along north. Along the way you will come to a point where the water is pooled next to a dam.
( Trans-word+ : TGM Japan Guide )