There is a shrine worships white snakes on the playground side of Dogo Park, just behind the megalithics.
The shrine named “Iwasaki-Jinja” is familiar as “Mii-san” from locals.

It was built about 800 years ago from now.
This shrine enshrine with “白人明神小千命; Urato-myoujin-ochino-mikoto”.
This god is said to be the founder of the Kohno clan who dominated this parts in medieval times.
According to the legend, this “白人明神小千命; Urato-myoujin-ochino-mikoto” was commonly called “white snake”.

In China, it is said that snakes are also called “little dragon” and are a very auspicious living thing.
Since snakes grow by repeating molting, they are regarded as symbolizing the source of life.
It is said that shrine worshiped a snake has a benefit in longevity, being blessed with good children, career advancement and being lucky in money.

Among the snakes, white one is believed to exist with the highest spirit power.
When the white snake comes out in your dream, it informs you that your luck is rising to the climax.

“Iwasaki-jinja” is one of the shrines you should visit once if you have a chance to come Dogo Onsen.