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  • Kirishima Shrine
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    Kagoshima Pref. Kirishimashi Kirishimataguchi 2608-5
    A Shinto shrine dedicated to Ninigi, a god who is part of the myth of the founding of Japan. The current main shrine building was erected in 1715, although the shrine is believed to have been founded around the sixth century on Setoo Hill between Mt. Takachihonomine and Mt. Hinotokomine. Buildings such as the main shrine and worship hall are designated Important Cultural Properties. The shrine is also famous for having been visited by Sakamoto Ryoma on his honeymoon. The grounds are renowned spot for viewing the cherry blossoms and autumn foliage. A 10-minute bus ride from Kirishima-Jingu Station on the JR Nippo Main Line.

    The first historical reference to Kirishima shrine is in the year 540. It had a solemn and mysterious atmosphere.xa0There are many nice hot spring inns nearby, and it is a recommended sightseeing...

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  • Kagoshima Jingu Shrine
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    Kagoshima Pref. Kirishimashi Hayatochouchi 2496-1
    A Shinto shrine located in Uchi, Hayato-cho, Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture. Also known as the Shohachimangu, Kokubu Shohachiman, and the Osumi Shohachi, this shrine is the head shrine of all Shohachiman shrines nationwide. The shrine is dedicated to the legendary Yamasachihiko and the queen Toyotamahime no Mikoto. Records state this ancient shrine was founded during the reign of Emperor Jinmu (660–585 BCE) and is believed to grant expecting mothers an easy childbirth. The Hatsu-uma Festival, held on the first Sunday after January 18 according to the old calendar, is considered one of the three biggest events in Kagoshima Prefecture. During the unusual festival, a parade of dancers journeys to the shrine led by a sacred, bell-covered horse.

    山幸彦として知られるヒコホホデミを祀る、南九州最大級の神社です。現在の社殿は江戸時代の建物で国重文、彫刻などの装飾や天井の植物の餌が美しく巨大な社は壮麗な感じを覚えました。比較的近くにある霧島神宮とはまた違う趣で興味深かったです。

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  • Wake Shrine
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    Kagoshima Pref. Kirishimashi Makizonochoushukukubota 3986
    A Shinto shrine guarded not by stone lion dogs but rather stone boar. The shrine is dedicated to Wake no Kiyomaro, an ancient government official. The shrine used guardian boar statues because, according to legend, Kiyomaro’s palanquin was protected by a wild boar when he landed in Buzen Province with the aim of visiting Usa Jingu Shrine. The shrine is believed to grant worshippers boons relating to traffic safety, scholarly pursuits, and construction. Sakamoto Ryoma and his wife also visited the shrine during their honeymoon and a monument on the grounds commemorates this fact. Some 100 wisteria plants grow on the grounds of Wake Park in front of the shrine and a wisteria festival is held here each year from April to May when the plants are in bloom.

    和気清麻呂を祀った神社で学問、建築の神様です。和気の湯があるのも温泉地らしい。坂本龍馬が新婚旅行で訪れたそうです。

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  • Kamou Hachiman Shrine
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    2295-1 Kami-ku, Kiryu-cho, Aira-gun, Kagoshima Prefecture
    A Shinto shrine located a 20-minute drive from Kagoshima Airport. Records state the shrine was founded in 1123. A towering giant camphor, the largest in Japan, stands on the grounds. In addition to a bronze mirror designated a National Tangible Cultural Property, the shrine possesses 117 other ancient bronze mirrors, the largest such collection of any shrine in the prefecture. The shrine office sells talismans, ema votive tablets, and charms for scholarly efforts and safe childbirth. The second floor of the shrine office is an observatory where visitors can enjoy a leisurely cup of tea along with a view of the giant camphor.
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  • Koriyama Hachiman Jinja
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    Kagoshima Isa-shi Okuchi Ota Koriyama 1549
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  • Miyanoura Miya
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    Kagoshima Kirishima-shi Fukuyamacho Fukuyama 2437I
  • Akiba Shrine
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    Kagoshima Aira-gun Yusuicho Nakatsugawa
  • Kachikuri Shrine
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    Kagoshima Aira-gun Yusuicho Koba
  • Takaya Shrine
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    Kagoshima Pref. Kirishimashi Mizobechoufumoto 4260
  • Hakozaki Shrine
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    Kagoshima Isa-shi Hishikari Ichiyama
  • Ise Shrine
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    Kagoshima Kirishima-shi Kokubu Chuo 2-6-17
  • Hanabusa Mine Shrine
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    Kagoshima Aira-shi Nishimiyajimamachi 16-2
  • Seihoko Shrine
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    Kagoshima Pref. Airashi Kajikichouhikiyama 311
  • Chosa Inari Shrine
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    Kagoshima Aira-shi Kamocho Kamigyutoku 2779
  • Iwatusugi Shrine
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    Kagoshima Aira-shi Hiramatsu
  • Kogarasu Shrine
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    Kagoshima Kirishima-shi Kokubu Matsuki
  • Oanamochi Shrine
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    Kagoshima Kirishima-shi Kokubu Hirose 3-chome
  • Iitomi Shrine
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  • Oyamazumi Shrine
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Over 100 active volcanoes across Kagoshima make it one of the Japan's most exciting prefectures. The prefectural capital, Kagoshima city, looks out to one of the prefecture’s most spectacular volcanoes, Sakurajima, an island of its own that can be visited and seen close up or admired from afar, with the promise of breathtaking sunsets complete with frequent puffs of smoke and ash. Down the Satsuma Peninsula, the most southerly part of mainland Japan, waterfalls, sand onsen, and fascinating history await, while Kagoshima's abundance of satsuma imo (sweet potato) provide a wholesome snack as well as one of Japan's favourite drinks - shochu.

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