[Kagoshima] National Treasure, Kirishima Shrine

Kirishima Shrine, where Ryoma Sakamoto also visited on his honeymoon It was originally located a little higher up the mountain, but it was repeatedly relocated due to fires caused by eruptions, and the current shrine building was rebuilt in 1715 It was a gorgeous building that somehow reminded me of Nikko Toshogu Shrine Honestly, it was quite deep in the mountains I am amazed at the skill and effort of the people who built such a magnificent building 300 years ago It is still carefully preserved and it is touching to see so many people visiting it I hope it will continue like this into the future I really love shrines *ˊᵕˋ* 📍Kirishima Shrine @kirishimajingu.official Address 2608-5 Kirishima Taguchi, Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture 899-4201 Opening hours Free to visit the shrine grounds Prayers and other inquiries are accepted from 8:00 to 17:00 Closed days Open all year round Admission fee Free Parking Available (free) 500 cars Bus parking for 10 cars (If you have more than 10 cars, please contact us for a separate parking lot. I always thought the legend of the descent of the heavenly grandson took place in Takachiho, Miyazaki. #Kirishima Shrine #Kagoshima Trip