Arahira Tenjin (Sugawara Shrine)
In Japanese: 荒平天神（菅原神社）
A shrine to Sugawara no Michizane on a rocky islet-like hill (Tenjin Island) off the coast. A sandbar leads to it, and a steep stair with a guide rope climbs to the main hall.
Nearby
- Kanoya Rose Garden ≈ 20 min by car
- Ogawa Falls ≈ 50 min by car
- Ibusuki Sand Bath (Saraku) ≈ 50 min by car
- Sakurajima ≈ 1 h by car
- Lake Ikeda ≈ 1 h by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- About 20 min by car from Tarumizu Ferry Terminal (along Pref. Route 68); parking available
Easier with a tour or car - Good to know
- At high tide of spring tides the sandbar is submerged and the shrine cannot be reached. The climb to the hall is steep and uses a rope.
- Time needed
- 45 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info