Shinto shrine
Matsubara Jinja
松原神社（まつばらじんじゃ）
Kagoshima, Kagoshima Prefecture
A shrine in Matsubara-chō, Kagoshima, near Tenmonkan, enshrining as its principal deity Shimazu Takahisa, the 15th head of the Shimazu family. The three deities of creation, Amaterasu Sumeōkami and Toyouke Daimyōjin are enshrined alongside him.
English pages are the site’s own translations of its Japanese pages. The sources cited are in Japanese. 日本語で読む
Prayers associated with this place
Enshrined deities: Shimazu Takahisa (principal deity); Ame no Minakanushi no Kami, Takamimusuhi no Kami, Kamimusuhi no Kami, Amaterasu Sumeōkami and Toyouke Daimyōjin (enshrined alongside)
History and things to know
According to the official history, Takahisa himself built the 徳宝殿 on Matsubarayama and founded Nanrin-ji, and this temple was later designated as Takahisa's family temple. In Meiji 2 Nanrin-ji was abolished and became a shrine, and after the burning of the shrine buildings in Meiji 9 and war damage in Shōwa 20, the shrine buildings were restored in Shōwa 52.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
Opening hours, access, areas open to visitors, and events can change. Please check the latest guidance from the shrine or temple itself before you go.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 松原神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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