Higashikirishima Jinja

Higashikirishima Jinja is enshrined at the foot of Mount Kirishima in Takasaki-cho, Miyakonojo, and serves as the guardian shrine of the eastern side of the sacred peak Kirishima. Mount Kirishima is known as the holy land of the descent of the heavenly grandson, and this shrine is one of the sacred places continuing from the age of mythology. The precincts, permeated with the presence of the mountain deities, bring visitors mystical experiences. At this shrine, cradled by the magnificent natural beauty of the Kirishima mountain range, one can simultaneously feel the blessings of the mountains and the protection of the deities. For mountaineers and those who love nature, it stands as a special source of spiritual support.