The historic chief shrine (ichinomiya) of former Osumi Province, in the Hayato area of Kirishima city.
Capture month unconfirmed · Historical photo, not a live view
AUTUMN · Oct
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19°C
Mainly clear
💧 0% rain chance · wind 11 km/h
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Suitability
Stroller: Not verified
Nursing room: Not available
Noise level: quiet
Rules
Drones: banned
Nearby places
Within 30 km, closest first.
KagoshimaKirishima Jingu Shrine
A vermilion Shinto shrine in the forested foothills of the Kirishima Mountains, linked to the myth of the gods' descent to earth at Takachiho-gawara.
KagoshimaSengan-en Garden
A Shimazu garden and historic residence using Kinko Bay and Sakurajima as its scenic backdrop. Volcano visibility varies. Check local ash and weather information and the garden’s current visitor guidance.
KagoshimaKirishima Mountains
A group of active volcanoes around 1,700 metres high on the Kagoshima–Miyazaki border, with crater lakes and hiking trails.
MiyazakiMount Karakuni (Karakunidake)
At 1,700 metres the highest peak of the Kirishima volcanoes, with a short hike from Ebino Kogen to crater views.
KagoshimaKagoshima Castle (Tsurumaru Castle)
The Edo-period seat of the Shimazu clan in central Kagoshima; its stone walls, moat and rebuilt Goromon gate remain, and the ruins are a National Historic Site.
Sources, photo credits and verification
Place information: Official tourism source · Reviewed 2026-10-06
- 1. Kagoshimajingu Chokushiden · ChiefHira · Source ↗ · CC BY-SA 3.0