Kuroshima Shrine (Aira)
黒島神社
Kuroshima Shrine is a historic site with unique stone structures and ancient treasures.
What it is
- Shrine founded in 708 by Suzuki Saburo Masa and Shiro Masayoshi.
- Dedicated to Tagiruhime, Tagitsuhime, Oonamochinomikoto, Emperor Ojin, and Empress Jingu.
- Three other shrines merged into this one in early Meiji.
- Moved to its current location in 1913.
What to see
- Current shrine building dates from 1913.
- Stone lantern donated in 1718.
- Stone bridge completed in 1784 is a cultural property.
- Memorial tower built in 1814.
- Four swords and one armor are shrine treasures.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
鹿児島県姶良市上名585 Open in Google Maps
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