Kirishima-jingu Shrine

Kirishima-jingu Shrine, located in the scenic Kirishima City of Kagoshima Prefecture, occupies a large area atop Mount Takachiho. Founded in the 6th century and rebuilt in 1715 by Shimazu Yoshiki, its treasured Tengu Mask and Nine-Faced Taiko are highly prized. The shrine is renowned nationwide for its prayers dedicated to the deity, Ninjutsu-son, who descended from heaven to Mount Takachiho, making it a prominent landmark in Kirishima. Upon entering the shrine, one can see the 22.4-meter-tall G