Kirishima Shrine Explained

Kirishima-Jingū
霧島神宮
Map Type:Japan
Coordinates:31.8589°N 130.8719°W
Religious Affiliation:Shinto
Deity:Konohanasakuya-hime
Hoori
Toyotama-hime
Ugayafukiaezu
Tamayori-bime
Ninigi-no-Mikoto
Location:2608-5, Kirishima-Taguchi, Kirishima, Kagoshima Prefecture 899-4201

is a Shinto shrine located in Kirishima, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan.

Takachiho-gawara the location of the descent from heaven is present on the shrine grounds.[1] [2]

Historically, the entire of Mount Kirishima is considered part of the shrine grounds. Today, parts of the mountains where festivals take place and the location of the Tenson kōrin is considered part of the shrine grounds.

It is dedicated to Konohanasakuya-hime, Hoori, Toyotama-hime, Ugayafukiaezu, Tamayori-bime and Ninigi-no-Mikoto. This shrine holds several Important Cultural Properties, such as the honden, heiden, haiden,, etc. It has been destroyed several times by volcanic eruptions.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kirishima Guide JapanVisitor Japan Travel Guide . 2018-11-16 . www.japanvisitor.com . en.
  2. Web site: Ministry of the Environment_Let’s visit the National Parks of Japan!_Kirishima_Recommended course_Kirishima Mythology Course . 2018-11-16 . www.env.go.jp . en.