Kagoshima Shrine
(鹿児島神宮)
The shrine said to be the origin of the name "Kagoshima"
Kagoshima Shrine is a historic shrine dedicated to a god connected to the current imperial family.
In addition to a beautiful ceiling painting, the shrine is famous nationwide for its Hatsuumasai, a festival in which horses with bells attached to them dance in a procession led by a sacred horse.
Basic Information
Address | 鹿児島県霧島市隼人町内2496-1 |
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Telephone Number | 0995-42-0020(鹿児島神宮社務所) |
Business Days/ Hours | Business Hours [Time] 8:30am~5:00pm |
Directions | Approx. 8 minutes by car from JR Hayato Station Approx. 20 minutes by car from Kagoshima Airport |
Website | Visit Japanese Website |