Aso Shrine (阿蘇神社)
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Records state this Shinto shrine was founded in 282 BCE. The head shrine of the 500-some Aso shrines across the country, the shrine is dedicated to Takeiwatatsu-no-Mikoto and eleven other related deities. This ancient shrine combines Shinto with a mountain faith which worships the caldera of Mt. Aso as a sacred object, and is revered as the most important shrine in what was Higo Province (now Kumamoto Prefecture). Six of the shrines structures, such as its main shrine building and two-storied gate have been designated National Important Cultural Properties. In particular, its two-storied gate is one of the largest in Kyushu and is counted as one of the three greatest two-storied shrine gates in all of Japan. Some of the shrine's many other highlights include a stone which is said to grant wishes, and a pine tree which is said to grant luck in finding love and marriage.
Kumamoto Aso-shi Ichinomiyamachi Miyaji 3083-1 (Aso / KurokawaArea)
[Oshirasho] 9:00-17:00
[Parking] 6:00-18:00
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- Address
- Kumamoto Aso-shi Ichinomiyamachi Miyaji 3083-1 [map]
- Area
- Aso / KurokawaArea
- Phone
- 0967220064
- Hours
- [Oshirasho] 9:00-17:00
[Parking] 6:00-18:00 - Closed
- open everyday
- Fees
- Free
- Parking Lot
- Available(70spaces)
- Credit Card
- Not available
- Smoking
- Not available
- Wi-Fi
- Available(ASOJINJYA)
- Vegetarian Menu
- Not available
- English Menu
- Not available
- Halal certified
- Not available
- Note
- *The photo is taken the 2016 Kumamoto earthquake.
*Grounds have access restrictions due to disaster recovery work. - Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day
- Yes
- Estimated stay time
- 0-30 minutes
- Wheelchair accessible
- Available
- Infant friendly
- Available
- Pet friendly
- Yes (not in the building)
Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN
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Kumamoto Areas

Kumamoto lies in the center of Kyushu, a calm prefecture perfect for easy strolls around the historic center and lazy evenings in the natural hot springs at Kurokawa Onsen. For a slightly more strenuous activity, head to Mount Aso, whose surrounding hills offer hiking opportunities aplenty with views over the active volcano.