Best Shrines And Temples In Kyushu・Okinawa

Beautiful Red Torii Arch Standing In The Sea

When the tide is low, we can walk under the torii arch standing in the sea. It shows us the different scenery by the time we visit here.

A Major Shrine For Success In The Entrance Examination

Dazaifutenmangu is a major shrine for success in the entrance examination. Even on snowy days, the fortune slips with a color of pink plum blossom are beautiful! I felt the many prayers of many students who had tried to get over the hard winter and get happy spring.◎It has an easy access by train and bus. And there's a large parking area.

A White Torii Arch Standing Nobly On The Beautiful Sea

Here's a very photogenic spot of a white torii arch which stands in front of husband-and-wife rocks and looks beautiful with the blue sky and the sea. The time of evening glow is nice of course, if you visit around noon, the tide is not low and we can see the beautiful figure standing on the sea.

Mysterious World Like Ghibli's Movie

A shrine in Kumamoto, which has become famous secretly as a spiritual power spot. There's some mysterious atmosphere that I can't describe well. I could see very beautiful and tranquil scenery.

A Beautiful Shrine, One Of The Three Inari Shrines In Japan

Yūtoku Inari Jinja is a big shrine where about three million visitors come in a year, and one of the three biggest Inari Shrines in Japan. The shrine building is as magnificent as famous Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto. It's like a light mountain climbing to go to The Inner Shrine, and there're many torii arches, so we can see the beautiful scenes on the way.

Road Of The Light Appears Only In February & October

The sun sets to Ainoshima Island located westward of the shrine's approach, and make a beautiful 'road of light'. It's so moving scenery that some people begin to cry. Also, Miyajidake Shrine is famous for Shime-nawa (straw rope) which is the biggest one in Japan.

A National Treasure 'Fukiji Temple Hall' With Autumn Colors

It's well known also as a spiritual power spot in Oita Prefecture. When you enter the gate, go up the stairs, and stand in front of Fukiji Daidou (Temple Hall), you will be wrapped with the mysterious atmosphere of 1300 years history.

Why In Such A Place!? The Main Shrine Built In The Cavern

Udo Shrine is located in Nichinan city, south of Miyazaki. Its main shrine is built in the rock cavern opened in the middle of the cliff facing the Sea of Hyuga. According to a Japanese myth, Toyotama Princess gave birth to the deity in this cavern, so the shrine has divine grace for easy delivery and child care.

One Of The Seven Wonders Of Kirishima. A Mysterious River Springs Out Only In The Season Of Fresh Green

Mitarashi (worshippers wash their hands in) River dry up between November and April, but mysteriously, clear water and fish spring out and make a limpid stream in May.

Very Effective!? Good Luck Of The Oldest Sumiyoshi Shrine

It's the oldest shrine of the 2129 Sumiyoshi Shrines in Japan. There're eight historic shrines except for the main shrine in the large sight. Moving around these eight for better fortune is also well known.

A Colorful Wind Chime Spot Full of Ceilings

There is a parking lot, only stairs. There are wind chimes in front of the main hall and near the water. You can also take cute pictures with a heart frame and a huge 5 yen object. A sitting statue of Kobo Daishi, about 3 meters long, is enshrined in the hall and has an overwhelming presence. This year, the wind chime festival will be extended until the beginning of October !! It will be lit up in September (the time is undecided).

The Most Beautiful Sunset & Torii Arch In Kurume City

I was moved with the scenery of the sunset and Kurume city from Kora Taisha Shrine. I must visit here in the evening.

The Beauty of a Shrine of Three Goddesses

The Grand Shrine of Munakata is a general term for Hetsu Shrine in Munakata, Nakatsu Shrine in O-shima Island, and Okitsu Shrine in Okino-shima Island. Goddesses of a sea route between Korean Peninsula, that is say three goddesses of Munakata (Tagori-hime no kami, Tagitsu-hime no kami, Ichikishima-hime no kami) are deified and it is the head shrine of over 7000 Munakata Shrines in Japan.

Holding a Frame of 'Enemies Surrender' And God's Dignity Enough to Make a Divine Wind

On the Hakozaki seaside of Hakata Bay, Hakozaki shrine is the first shrine in Chikuzen (the old name of Fukuoka). In Kamakura era, when the Mongol Invasions were occurred, it is said that a divine wind blew and they overcame the unprecedented difficulties.

A Mystery of a Shrine Where Empress Jingu Got a Oracle of the Conquest of Three Dynasties in Old Korea

There are up to three thousand of oral traditions in Kyusyu, specially in the coast of Genkai Sea is said to be the central. Enshrined on Kashii Beach In Hakata Bay, Kashii Shrine is where the Empress of Emperor Chuai got the oracle of conquest of three dynasties of Korea. A great mystery of old Japan was kept there.

Shimoji-jima's Historical Spot, A Huge Guardian Deity Of Rock

A huge stone called 'Obi-iwa' is said to have been carried ashore by big wave. The threat of high waves that may carry the big stone is immeasurable. But now, this place became a spiritual support for big-catch of fish and safety for a sailing.

The Great View Overlooked From The Range Of Torii Arch

You can see the view of peaceful countryside and mountains, and the range of red torii arch.

Amamo Yasugawara Shrine We Should Visit In Takachigo Gorge

Walking a little from Amano Iwato Shrine, you'll find a path through the riverside. While we walk along the river toward Amano Yasugawara Shrine, we feel the air changing pure. The numerous pebbles piled all over the cave is impressive scenery.

A Cute Shrine Surrounded by Origami

In the precincts of Kasuga Shrine in Fukuoka Prefecture, there is a lovely space colored with a lot of origami. You'll want to point your camera at the cute world view. I feel the arrival of autumn in the maple origami. For car access, there is free parking on the grounds.

Lucky Spot For Money! The Biggest Statue Of Reclining Buddha!

This Reclining Buddha is the biggest one as for a bronze stature, and the total length is 41meters, the height 11meters, and the weight 300tons! The soles are also big, and the people who touch them, can become healthy and make various wishes true.◎It's well know as a spiritual power spot where the visitors can get good fortune for money. Access: 3min walk from Kido Nanzoin Mae Station

You Must Gat A Power! A Huge Scared Tree

Takeo Shrine in Takeo-shi, Saga. Its sacred tree is a huge camphor tree. In the afternoon, the sun shines from the back of it, and the shining tree looks divine, that I can't say nothing except for 'divine'.

I Can Say Only Wonderful! Two Huge Camphor Trees Keep Standing After Being Bombed

At Sanno Shrine in Nagasaki, there're two big camphor trees standing magnificently though they were bombed. After the bomb, both trees had seemed to be like dead, but two years later, they had a miracle revival. They give us a strong power and courage.

Brilliant Spot, Enjoy Both Wind Chimes and Windmills

There are heart-shaped objects everywhere so you can take pictures at your favorite places. There is a cold tea service,

A Collaboration Between Wind Chime Swaying In Cool Breeze and Frog

The wind chime is a staircase + approach. There are times when it is crowded even on weekdays, so be careful if you go around noon! ︎ There are many frog figurines and it is a paradise for frog lovers! ︎ A cute frog with a red stamp. Many parking lots can be parked jointly with other stores. There are many stairs and it is a gravel road, so be careful of your feet. Wind chime festival until mid-September

Tropical Mood! A Shrine Located On The Southernmost Point In Japan

Misaki Shrine, located on Sata-misaki Point in Kagoshima, is surrounded by the tropical plants such as banyan and palm trees. A little strange scenery that a shrine stands in a tropical mood, but you can feel the unique holy air here.

The Ocean Behind A Torii Gate Standing At The Legendary Place Of Ryugu

At Satsuma Peninsula of Kagoshima, Urashima Taro has said to leave this place called Nagasakibana to Ryugu Castle, and Ryugu Shrine stands here. You can see the refreshing scenery of the ocean and Mt.Kaimon-bake over the torii gate.

Dazzling Lively Greens! A Precinct With Rich Nature

In Oita, Usa Jingu Shrine is a main shrine of Hachiman shrines all over Japan. There're many places to see in the precinct, and worthy of special mention is, very lively greens you can see here and there.

Isolated Spiritual Power Spot With An Impressive Torii Gate Floating On The Sea

Located in Ikinoshima, Kojima Shrine stands in an island that is said whole of the place is sacred. The island itself is worth visiting, and also the shrine approach appears by the tide is also mysterious. If you want to land on the island, you need to check the tide time beforehand.

A Huge Sacred Tree With Impressive Existence Standing In The Precinct

A huge camphor tree, designated as a natural monument of the city. stands in the prercinct of Tanoue Hachiman Shrine. The impressive existence is all vital energy of nature. When you visit this shrine, touch this tree and feel its energy.

The Fantastic Illumination At A Munakata Taisha Nakatsu Shrine, A Birth Place Of Star Festival In Japan

Munakata Taisha Nakatsu Shrine is located at Oshima Island, and one of the elements of a world heritage 'Sacred Island of Okinoshima and Associated Sites in the Munakata Region'. It's said to be a birth place of Star Festival legend in Japan, and during the festival, people are fascinated with the fantastic atmosphere in the precinct illuminated by bamboo lanterns.