tetsudou jinja ( ooita )

Tetsudo Shrine (Railway Shrine) is enshrined on the rooftop plaza of JR Oita City, the station building of JR Oita Station in Oita City, Oita Prefecture. The shrine was established on April 16, 2015, coinciding with the grand opening of JR Oita City. Its deity is the god of railways, and the shrine serves to pray for the safe operation of trains and the safety of travelers on their journeys. From its perch atop the station building, it has received the wishes of countless travelers while overlooking the skies of Oita. It represents a modern form of faith thriving within the urban landscape.