Kirishima Jingu Shrine, a magnificent shrine hidden in a forest of giant cedar trees

#MarchGoodPlaces2025 Kirishima Jingu Shrine is located in the forest. It has a quiet environment and elegant scenery. It is a famous large shrine in southern Kyushu. As soon as you step into the cedar forest approach, you will feel full of positive energy and fairy spirit. The shrine is built on the hillside of Mount Kirishima, facing the Takachiho Peak. There are several quiet trails behind it, which lead to the mountain shrine, the forest area and the observatory. It is highly recommended that you take some time to walk to the observatory and enjoy the beautiful scenery after visiting Kirishima Shrine. However, Kirishima Jingu Shrine is located in a remote area and is difficult to reach without a car. It takes 50 minutes to take the JR from Kagoshima Chuo Station to Kirishima Jingu Station, and then take a bus to the shrine in front of the station, which takes another 15 minutes. You also have to pay attention to the return schedule. #KyushuTravel #Kagoshima #Kirishimajingu⁣