Kurogi Jinja

At the foot of Tennozan on Nishi-no-Shima, this shrine stands as beacon light for all who venture upon the open sea. Its reflection in Beppu harbor has guided countless voyagers for centuries, a constant guardian as they faced the boundless waters. Sailors' prayers—seeking favor and protection from the sea's dual gift of bounty and fury—are enshrined here eternally. Thus does the ancient faith in safe passage endure, as steadfast as the mountain itself.