Kamafuta Shrine

In Japanese: 釜蓋神社（射楯兵主神社）

A shrine on a rocky point jutting into a cove, dedicated to Susanoo. Visitors try the "kamafuta" prayer: carry a pot lid on the head from the torii to the hall without dropping it.

Nearby

Mt. Kaimon ≈ 30 min by car
Chiran Peace Museum for Kamikaze Pilots ≈ 35 min by car
Lake Ikeda ≈ 35 min by car
Chiran Samurai Residence Gardens ≈ 40 min by car
Nishi-Oyama Station ≈ 40 min by car

Travel times are rough estimates by car.

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Getting there: 15 min walk from Eiokawa Station (JR Ibusuki-Makurazaki Line); about 30 min by car from Minamikyushu City Hall
Few buses — check times or join a tour
Good to know: Open all year. Behind the shrine is the "Kibo no Misaki" viewpoint toward Mt. Kaimon. Parking available.
Time needed: 45 min

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Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info