Yūtoku Inari Shrine — Attraction in Kashima

A very famous shrine in Saga Prefecture. Super picturesque, beautiful and big! Before entering the Shrine ground there's a touch panel screen TV nearby the water basin (Chozuya) which contains all the information, rules and history of the Shrine that you know beforehand. There's language translation available for the touch panel.

It would be advised to wear something comfortable and shoes since there will be some hiking action. As you go up the stairs and ascended more and more there's going to be a mini hiking trail probably around 1KM with small steep stairs rocks to go to the top of the hill.

Once you've reach the top, you are blessed with a beautiful view of the surroundings mountains and a glimpse of the Ariake sea.

Probably one of the fanciest and beautiful shrine I've ever visit. The architectural and design of the Shrine is definitely breathtaking and superb!

There's a mini street nearby the Shrine vicinity that is filled with street vendors. You could walk along the street and have a look on the gifts, drinks and food that they sell. However because of COVID some of the vendors shop aren't open.

Public transportation are available to go to the Shrine. You just need to take the bus from Kashima Bus Station or you could rent a city bike to explore Kashima...

Yutoku Inari Shrine in Saga, Japan is a remarkable destination that offers a glimpse into the country's rich cultural heritage. This stunning shrine, which is dedicated to Inari, the Shinto god of fertility and prosperity, is famous for its beautiful vermilion torii gates that lead visitors up a hillside to the main shrine.

The shrine's architecture is breathtaking, and visitors can explore its many buildings, including the main hall, which dates back to the 17th century. The surrounding gardens are also a must-see, with their carefully manicured landscape and stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

In addition to the beautiful scenery, Yutoku Inari Shrine is also known for its traditional festivals, which are held throughout the year and are a vibrant celebration of Japanese culture.

Overall, Yutoku Inari Shrine is a truly unique and unforgettable destination that everyone should add to their travel itinerary when visiting Saga....

Yūtoku Inari Shrine is a shrine located in Kashima City, Saga Prefecture. It is one of the most famous Inari shrines in Japan.

Dedicated to Inari, the kami whose messengers are foxes, it is the third largest of its kind in Japan. It was constructed in 1688 as the family shrine of the Nabeshima clan who ruled what would become the Saga area (called Hizen at that time) during the Edo period. It was built to the Inari kami of the harvest by a princess from Kyoto named Manko Hime who married Nabeshima Naotomo. The Nabeshima clan was entrusted with protecting Edo’s interests in Kyūshū, in particular the city of Nagasaki, which was one of the few ports open to foreign contact during Japan’s period of isolation.

The shrine is also popular for new year celebrations and is very crowded during the first two weeks of...