Kirishima-Jingū
Kirishima-Jingū 霧島神宮 | |
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The honden, or main shrine | |
Information | |
Dedicated to |
Konohanasakuya-hime Hoori Toyotama-hime Ugayafukiaezu Tamayori-bime |
Address |
2608-5, Kirishima-Taguchi, Kirishima Kagoshima 899-4201 |
Website |
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Glossary of Shinto |
Kirishima-Jingū (霧島神宮) is a Shinto shrine located in Kirishima, Kagoshima prefecture, Japan. It is dedicated to Konohanasakuya-hime, Hoori, Toyotama-hime, Ugayafukiaezu and Tamayori-bime. This shrine holds several Important Cultural Properties, such as Honden・Heiden・Haiden (本殿・幣殿・拝殿), Tōrōka (登廊下), Chōkushiden (勅使殿) etc. It has been destroyed several times by volcanic eruptions.
External links
- Official Website (Japanese)
- Japan-guide.com:Kirishima Shrine (English)
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Coordinates: 31°51′32.2″N 130°52′18.7″E / 31.858944°N 130.871861°E