Terukuni Shrine [Kagoshima]

【Terukuni Shrine summary】

Terukuni Shrine was built in 1864. In 1863, the Emperor bestowed the divine title of “Terukuni-daimyojin” on Shimazu Nariakira, and in 1864, the following year, the shrine was built on the site of Nansen-in Temple and renamed Terukuni Shrine.

The shrine is dedicated to Nariakira Shimadzu, the 28th head of the Shimadzu family and the 11th lord of the Satsuma clan.

【Terukuni Shrine large torii】

It is a large and magnificent torii gate, but it is a pity that you cannot walk under it because it is a roadway.

【Terukuni Shrine Saikaku】

The temple grounds are spacious and open. In the center of the approach is an inumaki tree nearly 200 years old, with pruned leaves that look like cranes spreading their wings, a distinctive feature.

【Terukuni Shrine shrine gate】

The shrine gate was a splendid and large gate with restrained colors.

【Terukuni Shrine (main building of a) Shinto shrine】

After passing through the shrine gate, you will see the hall of worship.

Research shows that the shrine buildings and treasures, including the worship hall, were destroyed by fire during the Civil War. The shrine was later reconstructed in 1882, but was again destroyed by fire in 1945. The current shrine pavilion was reconstructed in 1958 and is made of reinforced concrete.

【Terukuni Shrine Bronze statue of Shimazu Nariakira】

There is a bronze statue of Nariakira Shimazu created by Fumio Asakura, who was called the “Rodin of the Orient” in the Taisho era.

【Terukuni Shrine Nearby attractions】

Shiroyama Park Observatory, Kagoshima Prefectural Gokoku Shrine, Cat Shrine, Arimura Rock Observatory, Kagoshima Shrine

Arimura Lava Observation Deck [Kagoshima]

Kagoshima Jingu Shrine [Kagoshima]

【Terukuni Shrine Access】

Manager’s Comments

It’s the biggest shrine in Kagoshima City and the central shrine in Kagoshima, loved by citizens and residents of the prefecture. It is one of the shrines and temples that you should visit if you visit Kagoshima.

Site/Facility Size

 (3.5)

Richness of Nature

 (3)

Ease of access

 (2.5)

Number of tourists

 (3.5)

Terukuni Shrine

19-35 Terukuni-cho, Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture, 892-0841 Japan

※Free parking available.

Approximately 20 minutes walk from JR Kagoshima Chuo Station

参考

照國神社 | 御祭神・照国大明神(島津斉彬公) | ご祈願・七五三参り・幸先詣・神前結婚式

照國神社 | 御祭神・照国大明神(島津斉彬公) | ご祈願・七五三参り・幸先詣・神前結婚式

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