Kirishima-jingu Shrine

KAGOSHIMA CULTURE

Kirishima Shrine is known as one of South Kyushu's leading "power spots" and is located at the foot of the Kirishima Mountains in Kirishima, a group of volcanoes that were the first ones to be designated as a national park in Japan, known as the land of Tenson Korin in Japanese mythology where the gods descended to Japan. The shrine was originally near Takachiho-no-mine, but it was repeatedly relocated due to fires caused by volcanic eruptions. It was rebuilt in its present location 300 years ago.
A part of the shrine was designated as a national treasure on February 9, 2022.

More Information about Kirishima-jingu Shrine

Street address: 2608-5 Kirishimataguchi, Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture
About KAGOSHIMA

Access

10 minutes by bus from Kirishima Jingu Station on the JR Nippo Main Line

Opening Hours: Free to worship on the grounds. Reception for prayers and other wishes and reception for the offering charms and amulets is from 8:00-17:30.

Closed: Open all year round

Website: https://www.kagoshima-kankou.com/for/attractions/10113

Best season: All year

Point: Imagine yourself dressed in Japanese clothing as you make your way through a vermilion torii gate and gracefully along a dignified tree-lined path. If you are going to worship at Kirishima Shrine, why not dress up and go for a casual stroll?
Optional services include round trip taxi from the fitting room to the shrine and a commemorative photo shoot, plus other discounts for facility use.
[Prices and reservations] Kirishima City Tourism Information Center: 0995571588 URL: http://burarikirishima.com/english/

update: Sep.3.2024