Ryugu Shrine — Attraction in Ibusuki

A beautiful shrine with lovely sea views. The meaning is from this story: "This Ryugu Shrine is dedicated to Princess Toyotama (Miss Otohime), who isJapanese ancient history. It is said thatNagasakibana is origin of a written on a legend of Urashimataro. The legend of Urashimataro is as follows: A long time ago, a fisherman whose name was Urashima Taro lived around here. One day he saved a turtle, which was beated by kids. The turtle appreciated to him very much, and the turtle invited him to Ryugu Palace afterwards. Then he met Princess Toyotama (Miss Otohime) at the palace, He spent for years at the palace and he decided to go back his home. When he left the palace, Princess Toyotama gave him a present box. She said that there is the most important thing is in the box, and you never open it, if you want to come back to here in Ryukyu Palace, However, he opened it, and suddenly he became an old man. Then he realized that the most important thing which Princess Toyotama...

A small shrine. There is no madoguchi mitai basho for getting the stamp but I have seen the stamp displayed elsewhere. Since I pretty much can’t read kanji, I don’t know where to get it. I think it’s available at the souvenir shop. It probably costs 500 yen up because it seems that it’s a double spread. Very few people coming and going so you can have the place all...

薩摩半島最南端の長崎鼻に位置し、浦島太郎伝説の発祥地として知られる神社です。豊玉姫（乙姫様）を祀り、縁結びや航海安全のご利益があるとされています。海を望む美しい景観と、竜宮城を思わせる社殿が特徴です。境内には、願い事を記した貝殻を奉納する「願いの貝塚」や、浦島太郎の像があり、訪れる人々に人気です。アクセスは、JR山川駅から鹿児島交通バスで約15分、長崎鼻前下車徒歩3分。無料駐車場（16台）も完備されています。

Ryugu Shrine (Ibusuki City, Kagoshima Prefecture) is located at Cape Nagasakibana, the southernmost point of the Satsuma Peninsula, and is known as the birthplace of the Urashima Taro legend. Dedicated to Toyotama-hime (Princess Otohime), the shrine is revered for blessings in matchmaking and maritime safety. Its distinctive architecture evokes the image of the mythical Ryugu Castle, set against a backdrop of stunning ocean views. Within the grounds, visitors can find the "Wishing Shell Mound," where they can dedicate shells inscribed with their wishes, and a statue of Urashima Taro. Access is convenient: about a 15-minute ride on the Kagoshima Kotsu bus from JR Yamakawa Station, alighting at Nagasakibana-mae, followed by a 3-minute walk. A free parking lot with 16 spaces is...