A Day Trip Around Kagoshima—Kirishima Shrine (1)🌟

Kirishima Shrine was built to worship Amaterasu Omikami, the deity who established the Japanese imperial lineage. 🍃🌸 Throughout history, it has faced destruction and fires, with the current main buildings being reconstructed in the 18th century. The name "Kirishima" comes from the mist that often shrouds the area, making it look like a mystical island floating in the sky, hence the name Kirishima. 🌇 Within the shrine grounds, there is a sacred tree that is 800 years old. The Satsuma Domain would come here to pray for divine blessings during significant events. 🍃🌸 From Kagoshima Central Station, take the Miyazaki Limited Express, which runs every hour, to Kirishima Shrine Station. 🌇It's a very remote location. Cross the small road, and you'll find the bus stop. 🍃🌸Buses to the shrine are infrequent, so be sure to check the timetable. The bus ride takes about 30 minutes, and you can get off at Kirishima Shrine. #Kirishima 🌇🌿