Gorgeous red shrine deifies "Ninigi-no-mikoto", the leader in the legend. Chinese infuenced shrine with red lacqar and relief on the decoration. The shrine was originally built on the top of Mt. Takachiho in the 6 century . The gate of the shrine which was built in 1988 is the biggest shrine gate in the Western Japan. Many festivals are held at the shrine throughout the year.
| TEL | 0995-57-0001 |
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| Zip | 〒899-4201 |
| Address | 2608-5 taguchi kirishima cyti |
| Access | Take JR Nippou line from Kagoshima Chuo station to Kirishima Jingu station, and take a Hayashida bus to Kirishima Jingu (Kirishima shrine) bus stop. On Saturday and Sunday, there are Kirishima Round Buses between Kirishima Jingu station and Kirishima Shrine. (Single: 240 / 13 min.) |
| Web | http://www.kirishimajingu.or.jp/ |
