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Neko Shrine — Attraction in Kagoshima

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Neko Shrine
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Nearby attractions
Sengan-en
9700-1 Yoshino-chō, Kagoshima, 892-0871, Japan
Iso Palace
9700-1 Yoshino-chō, Kagoshima, 892-0871, Japan
Kagoshima Cultural Experience
9700 Yoshino-chō, Kagoshima, 892-0871, Japan
Shoko Shuseikan Museum
9698-1 Yoshino-chō, Kagoshima, 892-0871, Japan
Senganen Main Gate
9700-1 Yoshino-chō, Kagoshima, 892-0871, Japan
Tsurugane Shrine
9698-2 Yoshino-chō, Kagoshima, 892-0871, Japan
Isoyama Park
2 8350 七社, Yoshino-chō, Kagoshima, 892-0871, Japan
Nearby restaurants
Ohkatei Restaurant
Japan, 〒892-0871 Kagoshima, Yoshino-chō, 9700-1 予約は20名以上の団体様からとなります。 仙巌園内の為別途入場料が必要です。
Joyfull
9688-3 Yoshino-chō, Kagoshima, 892-0871, Japan
アイランドヴィレッジ
Japan, 〒892-0871 Kagoshima, Yoshinochō, 1250 アイランドヴィレッジ 4階
Nearby hotels
GuestHouse CARAPAN
Japan, 〒892-0871 Kagoshima, Yoshino-chō, 9679-10 ファクトリービルヂング 3F
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Neko Shrine
JapanKagoshima PrefectureKagoshimaNeko Shrine

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Neko Shrine

9700-1 Yoshino-chō, Kagoshima, 892-0871, Japan
4.2(280)
Open 24 hours
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attractions: Sengan-en, Iso Palace, Kagoshima Cultural Experience, Shoko Shuseikan Museum, Senganen Main Gate, Tsurugane Shrine, Isoyama Park, restaurants: Ohkatei Restaurant, Joyfull, アイランドヴィレッジ
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+81 99-247-1551
Website
senganen.jp

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Nearby attractions of Neko Shrine

Sengan-en

Iso Palace

Kagoshima Cultural Experience

Shoko Shuseikan Museum

Senganen Main Gate

Tsurugane Shrine

Isoyama Park

Sengan-en

Sengan-en

4.3

(5.3K)

Open 24 hours
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Iso Palace

Iso Palace

4.5

(102)

Closed
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Kagoshima Cultural Experience

Kagoshima Cultural Experience

4.7

(12)

Closed
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Shoko Shuseikan Museum

Shoko Shuseikan Museum

4.0

(497)

Open 24 hours
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Things to do nearby

Private calligraphy experience for up to 2 people | Peaceful time in Kagoshima
Private calligraphy experience for up to 2 people | Peaceful time in Kagoshima
Sun, Dec 7 • 10:00 AM
890-0055, Kagoshima, Kagoshima, Japan
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Enjoy Kagoshima Iconic Scenery without the Hassle
Enjoy Kagoshima Iconic Scenery without the Hassle
Sun, Dec 7 • 9:00 AM
890-0053, Kagoshima, Kagoshima, Japan
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Nearby restaurants of Neko Shrine

Ohkatei Restaurant

Joyfull

アイランドヴィレッジ

Ohkatei Restaurant

Ohkatei Restaurant

4.4

(270)

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Joyfull

Joyfull

3.8

(276)

Closed
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アイランドヴィレッジ

アイランドヴィレッジ

5.0

(1)

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Reviews of Neko Shrine

4.2
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5.0
30w

Calm place to visit. Good but expensive food in the venues inside. Feels local and handmade nonetheless. A little far away but taxis are available.

There are apparently two cats in the place but could...

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5.0
45w

この猫神社がある場所は鹿児島県にある薩摩藩島津家別邸『名勝仙巌園』の庭園の中にあります。『仙巌園』鹿児島県にある日本をする世界文化遺産に登録されている庭園です。 また、ここの神社は全国でも珍しい『猫神社社』は神となった猫が祀られてる神社です。 また、猫が描かれた絵馬があり、絵馬には日本語、英語、中国語、韓国語で描かれた絵馬が 奉納されており、この神社が猫好きの人たちの聖地となっているのはまちがいなしです。 ちなみに猫が祀られるようになったいきさつにはこんな逸話があります。 明治〜昭和を生きた島津家の30代当主忠重が1950年代に出版した随筆『炉辺南国記』によれば、話は16世紀末、豊臣秀吉の朝鮮出兵に遡ります。忠重は随筆で1949年(昭和24年)の南日本新聞の記事を引用しつつ、島津 17代当主の義弘が朝鮮出兵の際、猫7匹を連れていったと記されていました。猫の瞳の大きさが時間とともに変化することから時刻を知るための同伴だったと言われています。義弘の出兵には、子の久保も同行しました。7匹の内5匹は戦地で死んだが、生還した2匹が祀られるようになりました。忠重は『黄白二色の波紋で久保に愛され、この猫をヤスと命名していた』と記述しています。出征中、久保は21歳で病死しましたが愛した『黄白二色』の猫が後世 地元で『ヤス』と呼ばれるようになったそうです。同園によれば、『ヤス』はいわゆ...

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5.0
1y

A lovely little shrine set within the stunning gardens of Sengan-en. There is a notice board that gives the story of the shrine - quite an unexpected little find while wandering around...

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Daniel CruzDaniel Cruz
Calm place to visit. Good but expensive food in the venues inside. Feels local and handmade nonetheless. A little far away but taxis are available. There are apparently two cats in the place but could not see them.
Gareth MorrisGareth Morris
A lovely little shrine set within the stunning gardens of Sengan-en. There is a notice board that gives the story of the shrine - quite an unexpected little find while wandering around the grounds!
Barry KnightBarry Knight
A small shrine set in Sengen-en, Kagoshima City. Apparently, in the 16th century a lord was ordered to send an army to fight in Korea. With him he took 7 cats so he could tell the time of day as cats reflect light differently depending on the light. Two of the cats survived and are enshrined here. Pre-written goshuin available at the souvenir shop. 鹿児島市の仙厳園にある小さな神社。16世紀、朝鮮出兵の命を受けた領主が、光の反射の仕方で時刻がわかるよう7匹の猫を連れて行ったそう。そのうち2匹が生き残り、ここに祀られてる。お土産屋に書き置き御朱印がある。
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Calm place to visit. Good but expensive food in the venues inside. Feels local and handmade nonetheless. A little far away but taxis are available. There are apparently two cats in the place but could not see them.
Daniel Cruz

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A lovely little shrine set within the stunning gardens of Sengan-en. There is a notice board that gives the story of the shrine - quite an unexpected little find while wandering around the grounds!
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A small shrine set in Sengen-en, Kagoshima City. Apparently, in the 16th century a lord was ordered to send an army to fight in Korea. With him he took 7 cats so he could tell the time of day as cats reflect light differently depending on the light. Two of the cats survived and are enshrined here. Pre-written goshuin available at the souvenir shop. 鹿児島市の仙厳園にある小さな神社。16世紀、朝鮮出兵の命を受けた領主が、光の反射の仕方で時刻がわかるよう7匹の猫を連れて行ったそう。そのうち2匹が生き残り、ここに祀られてる。お土産屋に書き置き御朱印がある。
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