Kirishima Shrine
One of the most beautiful shrine in Kyushu, and is surrounded by forest.
The Shrine buildings were constructed in 1715 and designated as Important Cultural
Property of Japan.
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Exploring Kirishima Shrine precinct
1st Torii Gate |
Torii Gate in the precinct |
Approach to the Shrine |
Shrine |
Shrine buildings |
Shrine main buildings |
Guardian deity |
800 years old Sacred tree |
Sakamoto Ryoma |
General information
Address |
2608-5 Kirishima-taguchi, Kirishima-city, Kagoshima-prefecture |
Access | 15 minuts by a vehicle from JR Kirishima-jinju Station |

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