Temples and Shrines in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan

Toyokawa Inari

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Myōgonji, better known as Toyokawa Inari, is a Sōtō Zen Buddhist temple in Toyokawa, Aichi. Founded in 1441, it blends temple and Inari worship, and is famous for thousands of stone foxes, a torii gate, and its association with Senju Kannon and prosperity...

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Don't miss Myogen Temple behind the main shrine, which houses the effigy of the Thousand-Handed Senju Kannon (the temple's main deity).
Myōgon-ji was founded in 1441 and is better known nationwide as Toyokawa Inari.
Visit before sunset to fully appreciate the impressive red torii gate path and the extensive temple grounds surrounded by nature.

1 Toyokawachō, Toyokawa, Aichi 442-0033, JapanWebsite

Terukuni

Kagoshima

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A Shinto shrine in Kagoshima dedicated to Shimazu Nariakira, the 28th lord of the Satsuma Domain. Known for its historical significance in the Meiji Restoration and its role in modernizing Japan during the late Edo period.

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Look for the 200-year-old Imanuki tree called 'Saikaku no Imanuki' near the entrance, which is shaped like a crane spreading its wings and considered a power spot symbolizing advancement and improvement.
The shrine is known for matchmaking blessings. Lord Shimazu Nariakira arranged the marriage of Princess Atsuhime and Shogun Tokugawa Iesada. Buy an omikuji fortune near the pink heart photo spot.
Free parking is available on the left side after entering through the large torii gate on Terukuni Street, making it convenient to visit by car even in the city center.

19-35 Terukunichō, Kagoshima, 892-0841, JapanWebsite +810992221820

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Shiba Daijingu

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1 Goshuin

Shiba Daijingu (Shiba Shinmeigu) is a Shinto shrine in Minato, Tokyo, founded in 1005 and dedicated to Amaterasu Ōmikami and Toyouke Ōmikami, linked to Ise Grand Shrine. Rebuilt after 1945, it hosts the September Daradara Matsuri and a historic ginger fair.

1 Chome-12-7 Shibadaimon, Minato City, Tokyo 105-0012, JapanWebsite +81334314802

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Usagi

Usagi Shrine, also called Rabbit Shrine, is a small Shinto shrine in Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi, near Lake Kawaguchi and Mt. Fuji. It is known for rabbit guardian statues, a playful motif tied to safety, wisdom, and good health, and for its scenic setting.

Why you should go

Look for the rabbit guardian statues around the shrine; they're the main feature and best photo subjects.
Take the Kyoto City Subway Tozai Line to Higashiyama Station and walk approximately 15 minutes north to reach the shrine, or use Kyoto City Buses that stop at Okazakijinja-mae which is just steps away from the entrance.
Expect a small shrine rather than a large temple complex, so plan a short stop focused on the rabbit-themed details.

1163 Azagawa, Fujikawaguchiko, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi 401-0303, JapanWebsite +81555720363

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