Kamikawa Shrine
上川神社
Hokkaido · Asahikawa
Independent Agriculture
Kokuhei Shōsha
Ichinomiya (Satsuma Province)
Hirakiki Shrine
枚聞神社
/ Hirakiki Jinja
Admission
Free
Goshuin
¥300
Access
10 min walk
Hours
24 hours
Overview
The ichinomiya of Satsuma Province, dramatically situated at the foot of Mt. Kaimon (924m) — known as 'Satsuma's Fuji' for its perfect conical shape. The shrine offers stunning views of the volcano and Kinko Bay.
Enshrined Deities
⛩
primary Deity
Goddess of the sun, supreme deity of the Shinto pantheon, and ancestral kami of the Imperial house
Blessings
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
31.2136, 130.5558
Physical Address
1366 Kaimon Jucho, Ibusuki, Kagoshima 891-0603
〒891-0603 鹿児島県指宿市開聞十町1366
Historical Province
Satsuma Province
Access
Kaimon Station (JR Ibusuki-Makurazaki Line)
10 min walk
Hours
24 hours
Best Times to Visit
Clear days (Mt. Kaimon views)
Visitor information last verified: 2026-04-06. Please check the official website for the latest details.
Why This Shrine
Satsuma's ichinomiya at the foot of a perfect volcanic cone known as 'Satsuma's Mt. Fuji.'
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Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
What is Hirakiki Shrine?
The ichinomiya of Satsuma Province, dramatically situated at the foot of Mt. Kaimon (924m) — known as 'Satsuma's Fuji' for its perfect conical shape. The shrine offers stunning views of the volcano and Kinko Bay.
Where is Hirakiki Shrine located?
Hirakiki Shrine is located in Ibusuki, Kagoshima. The full address is: 1366 Kaimon Jucho, Ibusuki, Kagoshima 891-0603.