Kirishima Jingu Shrine
Open by month
Open in January. No seasonal closure recorded. New Year (Dec 29 – Jan 3): open.
Open in February. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in March. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in April. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in May. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in June. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in July. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in August. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in September. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in October. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in November — at its best. Autumn leaves along Route 223, late Nov to early Dec.
Open in December. No seasonal closure recorded. New Year (Dec 29 – Jan 3): open.
Checked against the official site on 2026-10-12.
A vermilion shrine in the forest at the foot of the Kirishima mountains, dedicated to Ninigi, the grandson of the sun goddess. Its main halls became a National Treasure in 2022.
National Treasure (main hall, offering hall, worship hall)
Nearby
- Kirishima Onsen-kyo ≈ 20 min by car
- Mt Takachiho-no-mine ≈ 20 min by car
- Ebino Plateau ≈ 30 min by car
- Lake Miike ≈ 30 min by car
- Mizonokuchi Cave ≈ 35 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Best time
- November — Autumn leaves along Route 223, late Nov to early Dec
- Getting there
- About 15 min by bus from JR Kirishima-Jingu Station; about 1 hr by Kirishima Jingu Access Bus from Kagoshima Airport
- Fee
- Free
- Good to know
- Amulet office 8:00–17:30
- Time needed
- 1 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info