Hirasaki Shrine

What it is

• The highest-ranking shrine, or Ichinomiya, of the former Satsuma Province.
• Dedicated to the main deity Ohirume no Muchi no Mikoto.
• First mentioned in historical records in the year 860.
• Originally situated at the southern foot of Mount Kaimon before moving north.

What to see

• The main hall donated by Shimazu Yoshihiro in 1610 and renovated in 1787.
• A designated Tangible Cultural Property of Kagoshima within the shrine grounds.
• A nationally designated Important Cultural Property lacquer box housed on-site.
• The Okumiya shrine located at the summit of Mount Kaimon.
• Views of the surrounding landscape from the northern foot of the mountain.

Getting there

• Located near Kaimon Station on the Ibusuki Makurazaki Line.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.