Best Shrines And Temples In Kyushu・Okinawa

Beautiful Red Torii Arch Standing In The SeaŌuo Shrine

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 ExaminationDazaifutenmangu

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 SeaSakurai Futamigaura

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 MovieKamishikimi-kumano-imasu Shrine

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 Shrine

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 & OctoberMiyajidake Shrine

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 ColorsFukiji Temple

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 CavernUdo Shrine

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 GreenKirishima Shrine

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 ShrineSumiyoshi 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.

You Must Gat A Power! A Huge Scared TreeTakeo Shrine

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'.

A Colorful Wind Chime Spot Full of CeilingsSanno-ji Temple

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 CityKora Taisha Shrine

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

Magnificent Nature Seen from Mount Kura, The Highest Peak in the Amakusa Islands, Superb View Known Only to Those in the KnowKuratake Station

Kuratake Shrine, which was built to pray for the safety of fishing, is located on the summit of Kuratake, the highest peak of the Amakusa Islands (682m above sea level). The calm waters of the Yatsushiro Sea and Ariake Sea and the islands of Goshoura spread out before your eyes. Climb the mountain road to the bottom of the shrine by car... Climb a few stairs and this view spreads out. It was so beautiful that I was at a loss for words.

The Beauty of a Shrine of Three GoddessesMunakatataisya Shrine

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 WindHakozakigu

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 KoreaKashiigu

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 RockObi-iwa 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 ArchUkiha Inari Shrine

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 GorgeAmanoyasugawara

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.