Aoi Aso Shrine (Hitoyoshi)
In Japanese: 青井阿蘇神社
Founded in 806, with a main hall, gate and other buildings built in 1610–13. In 2023 a museum designed by Kengo Kuma opened in the grounds.
National Treasure
Nearby
- Hitoyoshi Castle Ruins and Onsen ≈ 15 min by car
- Kyusendo Cave ≈ 40 min by car
- Sogi Falls ≈ 1 h 5 min by car
- Maruike Spring ≈ 1 h 10 min by car
- Ebino Plateau ≈ 1 h 10 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- In central Hitoyoshi
- Good to know
- Hitoyoshi was hit by the July 2020 floods; check the Kumagawa Railway and JR services before going
- Time needed
- 45 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info