Kirishima Shrine - Japan's national treasure, the largest shrine in southern Kyushu

Kirishima Shrine is located in Kirishima, Kagoshima, and was built in the sixth century AD and is over 1400 years old! Kirishima Shrine is the largest shrine in Southern Kyushu and was just recognized as a national treasure of Japan in 2022! The main purpose is to worship the legendary founding god of Japan, "Qiongjungyuzun". To enter Kirishima Shrine, you must pass through the 23-meter-high torii gate, which is the largest torii gate in Western Japan! If you keep walking in, you will see a fir tree that is 800 years old! The big torii and cedar trees are very vigorous and feel enhanced the energy of Kirishima Shrine! In the main hall, it feels luxurious, the bright vermilion hall, colorful text and inlaid with gilded decoration! Kirishima Shrine Observation Deck can also see many famous attractions in Kagoshima, which is especially beautiful at sunset! It is recommended that if you come to Kirishima to bathe in hot springs, you must stop by Kirishima Shrine to visit! If you are interested, you can rent a kimono to take pictures! #Japan Attractions #Kyushu Attractions #japanshrine