Shinto shrine
Kirishima Jingū
霧島神宮（きりしまじんぐう）
Kirishima, Kagoshima Prefecture
A shrine that enshrines Ninigi no Mikoto, who appears in the story of the descent of the heavenly grandson. With Mt. Takachiho-no-mine behind it, it also passes down the mountain faith of Kirishima.
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
Chief enshrined kami: Ninigi no Mikoto
History and things to know
After eruptions and fires, the shrine was restored again and again by monks and by the Shimazu family. The present shrine buildings were rebuilt in Shōtoku 5 (1715) with a donation from Shimazu Yoshitaka. You can follow both the myth and the history of how the shrine buildings have been handed down.
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)
- 霧島神宮「霧島神宮の由緒」（2026-10-16 確認）
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