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Kirishima Shrine Pilgrimage
霧島神宮巡礼Kagoshima · Kyushu
The Kirishima Shrine Pilgrimage is a sacred journey through nine shrines nestled in the Kirishima mountain range, deeply rooted in the mythology of Amaterasu and Ninigi. This pilgrimage offers stunning natural scenery and a spiritual experience that connects visitors to ancient Japanese traditions.
- Best season
- Spring · Autumn
- Spring and autumn for mild weather and beautiful foliage
- Crowd level
- Popular
- Rating
- 4.5· 12,912 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily Open 24 hours
- Admission
- official free, optional inner-hall tour separate 2000
- Nearest station
- Kirishima-Jingu Station (JR Nippo Line) · bus ~15 min
- Website
- kirishimajingu.or.jp
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
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Daily Open 24 hours
How to get there
From Hakata Station · ~3h 23m by car
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