Kagoshima Jingu Shrine [Kagoshima]

【Kagoshima Jingu Shrine summary】

The founding of Kagoshima Jingu (Kagoshima Shrine) is unknown. According to one theory, the shrine was originally Takachiho Palace, which was the palace of Amatsuhitaka Hiko Hohodemi no Mikoto during the reign of Emperor Jinmu, and was moved to its current location in 708. Although Kirishima Jingu Shrine is better known, this is the most prestigious shrine in Kagoshima, bearing the name of Kagoshima. The shrine was once called “Osumi Sho Hachiman-gu Shrine” due to the fact that four Hachiman deities (Hachiman deities) were recommended from Ishimizu Hachiman-gu Shrine as Hachiman Gosho Bekkoku.

Originally located on the site of the nearby Ishimata Shrine, it was burned in a dispute with Usa Jingu Shrine over which of the two was the legitimate Hachiman. There is a legend that the people who burned the shrine fell one after another due to divine punishment.

The deities enshrined at the shrine are Hikohohodemi no Mikoto and Toyotama Hime no Mikoto.

Kirishima Jingu Shrine [Kagoshima]

【Kagoshima Jingu Shrine road approaching a shrine】

The approach to the temple is wide and straight, despite its location in the heart of the city.

After the approach, you will see a staircase and a large tree.

【Kagoshima Jingu Shrine sacred tree】

The sacred tree of Kagoshima Shrine is an 800-year-old camphor tree.

【Kagoshima Jingu Shrine (main building of a) Shinto shrine】

The main shrine, the hall of worship, and the hall of imperial envoys are now designated as national important cultural properties.

The shrine pavilions are painted in a dignified and subdued color of vermilion and are beautifully decorated.

The construction of this shrine pavilion is unique, with the main hall and worship hall on the side, and you reach the front of the worship hall. It was strange that the approach to the shrine is not in front of it, although it has its back to the north.

【Kagoshima Jingu Shrine Ceiling painting in the hall of worship】

The wind that blows through the shrine shakes the hanging banners and makes the worship hall comfortable.

The beautiful floral decorations on the lattice ceiling were magnificent.

【Kagoshima Jingu Shrine Nearby attractions】

Shokoku Shrine, Sugawara Shrine (Arahei Tenjin), Arimura Rock Observatory

Terukuni Shrine [Kagoshima]

Sugawara Shrine (Arahira Tenjin) [Kagoshima]

Arimura Lava Observation Deck [Kagoshima]

【Kagoshima Jingu Shrine Access】

Manager’s Comments

The shrine has some nationally important cultural properties and is well worth seeing. The number of worshippers was relatively small, but it seemed that local people were always worshipping at the shrine, indicating that the shrine is well respected. Not only the worship hall and the main shrine, but also the shrine grounds themselves had a wonderful, quiet, and serene atmosphere.

Site/Facility Size

 (4)

Richness of Nature

 (4)

Ease of access

 (3)

Number of tourists

 (2.5)

Kagoshima Jingu Shrine

2496-1, Uchi 2496-1, Hayato Town, Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture, 899-5116, Japan

※Free parking available.

Approximately 15 minutes walk from Hayato Station on JR Nippo Line

参考

トップページ – 鹿児島神宮

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