Best Shrines And Temples In Kyushu・Okinawa

Here're best Shrines And Temples in Kyushu・Okinawa. We released a ranking of reviews about Shrines And Temples posted by travel influencers who have actually been to Kyushu・Okinawa.

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Kagoshima

Kirishima Shrine

2 Reviews

There is Mitarai River when you go down Kirishima Shrine. There is a mysterious place without people, I visited in September. The water is crystal clear, cold and fast flowing. It seems that there is almost no water from November to April and it is dry.

Misaki Shrine

1 Reviews

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.

Ryugu Shrine

1 Reviews

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.

Miyazaki

Udo Shrine

2 Reviews

I visited Udo Shrine in early morning, and I noticed that this shrine must be one of the most scenic ones in Japan. The scenery of the cliffs and shrine silhouetted by the sun rising from the Pacific Ocean, was so impressive that I could feel refreshed!◎Access: Bus is available from Miyazaki Airport and stations. Parkin area is available.

Amanoyasugawara

2 Reviews

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.

Tanoue Hachiman Shrine

1 Reviews

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.

Fukuoka

Dazaifutenmangu

5 Reviews

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.

Sakurai Futamigaura

11 Reviews

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.

Sumiyoshi Shrine

2 Reviews

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.

Saga

Ōuo Shrine

4 Reviews

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.

Yūtoku Inari Shrine

3 Reviews

My first post. I went to Yūtoku Inari Shrine in Saga to use my new mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera! I'm a camera beginner, so please go easy on me. The shrine has beautiful Japanese garden which need 200 yen to enter, and the azalea in the precinct will be full-bloom from now.

Takeo Shrine

2 Reviews

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'.

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1

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.

Name

Ōuo Shrine

Address

1874-9 Tara, Tara-cho, Fujitsu-gun, SagaGoogle Map

How to get there

10 min walk from Tara Station

Parking

Parking area is available

2

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.

Name

Dazaifutenmangu

Address

4-7-1 Saifu, Dazaifu-shi, FukuokaGoogle Map

Tel

092-922-8225

Hours

6:00-19:00,6:30-18:00

How to get there

3

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.

Name

Sakurai Futamigaura

Address

3777 Shimasakurai, Itoshima-shi, FukuokaGoogle Map

How to get there

Parking

Parking area is available

4

Nearly 100 stone lanterns are lined up, and because they are in the mountains, they are not exposed to direct sunlight and are covered with moss. Its fantastic atmosphere has earned a good reputation, and it is attracting attention on SNS as "the entrance to a mysterious different world." (Minami Aso Railway) 10 minutes by car from Takamori Station.

Name

Kamishikimi-kumano-imasu Shrine

Address

2619 Kamishikimi Takamori-machi, Aso-gun, KumamotoGoogle Map

How to get there

10 min by car or taxi from Takamori Station

5

My first post. I went to Yūtoku Inari Shrine in Saga to use my new mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera! I'm a camera beginner, so please go easy on me. The shrine has beautiful Japanese garden which need 200 yen to enter, and the azalea in the precinct will be full-bloom from now.

Name

Yūtoku Inari Shrine

Address

1855 Otsu, Furueda, Kashima-shi, SagaGoogle Map

Tel

0954-62-2151

How to get there

10 min by car or taxi from Hizenhama Station

Parking

Free parking area is available

6

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.

Name

Miyajidake Shrine

Address

7-1 Miyaji Motomachi, Fukutsu-shi, FukuokaGoogle Map

Tel

0940-52-0016

How to get there

5 min by bus from Fukuma Station to Miyajidake Jinja Shrine. By car or taxi, 55 min from Hakata Station or 60 min from Fukuoka Airport.

Parking

Parking area is available

7

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.

Name

Fukiji Temple

Address

2395 Tashibufuki, Bungotakada-shi, OitaGoogle Map

Tel

0978-26-3189

Fee

Adult 300 yen、Child 150 yen

How to get there

Parking

Free parking area is available

8

I visited Udo Shrine in early morning, and I noticed that this shrine must be one of the most scenic ones in Japan. The scenery of the cliffs and shrine silhouetted by the sun rising from the Pacific Ocean, was so impressive that I could feel refreshed!◎Access: Bus is available from Miyazaki Airport and stations. Parkin area is available.

Name

Udo Shrine

Address

3232 Miyaura, Nichinan-shi, MiyazakiGoogle Map

Tel

0987-29-1001

Hours

6:00-19:00,7:00-18:00

How to get there

9

There is Mitarai River when you go down Kirishima Shrine. There is a mysterious place without people, I visited in September. The water is crystal clear, cold and fast flowing. It seems that there is almost no water from November to April and it is dry.

Name

Kirishima Shrine

Address

2608-5 Kirishima Taguchi, Kirishima-shi, Kagoshima, JapanGoogle Map

Tel

0995-57-0001

How to get there

15 min by car, from Kirishimajingu Station

10

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.

Name

Sumiyoshi Shrine

Address

3-1-51 Sumiyoshi Hakata-ku, Fukuoka-shi, FukuokaGoogle Map

Tel

092-291-2670

How to get there

11

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'.

Name

Takeo Shrine

Address

5327 Takeo Takeo-cho, Takeo-shi, SagaGoogle Map

Tel

0954-22-2976

How to get there

Parking

Parking area is available

12

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).

Name

Sanno-ji Temple

Address

2361, Sasaguri, Kasuya-gun, Fukuoka, JapanGoogle Map

Tel

092-947-0278

How to get there

2 min by car, from Chikuzenyamate Station

Parking

Parking area is available

13

This shrine commands the whole view of Kurume city. What's more, in some the season, you can see the sun setting just behind the Torii Arch.

Name

Kora Taisha Shrine

Address

1 Miimachi, Kurume-shi, FukuokaGoogle Map

Tel

0942-43-4893

How to get there

By car or taxi, 15 min from Kurume University, 10 min from Nishitetsu Kurume Station, or 60 min from Fukuoka city.

Parking

Free parking area is available

14

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.

Name

Kuratake Station

Address

Kuratake-cho, Amakusa-shi, Kumamoto, JapanGoogle Map

How to get there

30 min by car, from Tanasoko Port

Parking

Parking area is available

15

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.

Name

Munakatataisya Shrine

Address

2331 Tashima, Munakata-shi, FukuokaGoogle Map

Tel

0940-62-1311

How to get there

Parking

Parking area is available

16

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.

Name

Hakozakigu

Address

1-22-1 Hakozaki Higashi-ku, Fukuoka-shi, FukuokaGoogle Map

Tel

092-641-7431

How to get there

Parking

Parking area is available

17

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.

Name

Kashiigu

Address

4-16-1 Kashii Higashi-ku, Fukuoka-shi, FukuokaGoogle Map

Tel

092-681-1001

Hours

5:00-18:00,6:00-18:00

How to get there

18

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.

Name

Obi-iwa Rock

Address

1742 Sawada Miyako, Miyakojima-shi, OkinawaGoogle Map

How to get there

Car: 30min from Miyako Airport, 15min from Sarahama Airport

19

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

Name

Ukiha Inari Shrine

Address

1513-9 Nagarekawa Ukiha-machi, Ukiha-shi, FukuokaGoogle Map

How to get there

25 min walk from Ukiha Station. By car, 60 min from Hakata Station, or 60 min from Fukuoka Airport.

Parking

Parking area is available

20

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.

Name

Amanoyasugawara

Address

Iwato Takachiho-cho, Nishiusuki-gun, MiyazakiGoogle Map

Tel

0982-74-8239

How to get there

Parking

Parking area is available

21

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.

Name

Kasuga Shrine

Address

1-110 Kasuga, Kasuga-shi, Fukuoka, JapanGoogle Map

Tel

092-581-7551

How to get there

8 min by car, from Kasuga Station

22

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

Name

Nanzo-in Temple

Address

1035 Sasaguri Sasaguri-machi, Kasuya-gun, FukuokaGoogle Map

Tel

092-947-7195

How to get there

Parking

Parking area is available

23

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.

Name

Sanno Shrine

Address

2-6-56 Sakamoto, Nagasaki-shi, NagasakiGoogle Map

Tel

095-844-1415

How to get there

24

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

Name

Mitsui Temples

Address

2706-1 Ita, Tagawa-shi, Fukuoka, JapanGoogle Map

How to get there

5 min by car, from Tagawaita Station

25

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

Name

Nyoirinji Temple

Address

1729 Yokoguma, Ogori-shi, Fukuoka, JapanGoogle Map

How to get there

4 min walk, from Misawa Station

Parking

Parking area is available

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