Top 9 Sacred & Religious Sites in Kashima, Kyushu

March 10, 2022 Fernanda Pittenger

Discover the best top things to do in Kashima, Japan including Yutoku Inari Shrine, Tanjoin, Yutoku Inari Shrine Okunoin, Matsukage Shrine, Ebisu Saburo no Hokora, Chion-ji Temple, Joryu-ji Temple, Wakamiya Shrine, Myobusha Shrine.
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1. Yutoku Inari Shrine

1855 Furueda, Kashima 849-1321 Saga Prefecture +81 954-62-2151 http://www.yutokusan.jp/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 278 reviews

Yutoku Inari Shrine

Reviewed By JimmySumKahWai - Singapore, Singapore

Yutoku Inari is one of three major Inari shrines in Japan. We have visited the other 2 so have planned for a trip here in our recent stay at Hakata. It was a 30 mins JR trip to alight at Kashima sta, a small station with 1 entrance/exit. The bus station is just a few steps outside of the station, From here we waited at a small bus terminal for Yutoku Bus and get off at “Yutoku-jinja-mae” bus stop. Not much luck as we waited for 50 mins for the 15 mins ride. So we alighted at the end of the approx. 500m long street that leads to the shrine. This traditional approach to the shrine is lined by shops that offer local snacks and souvenirs, many quite similar to each other. In fact 50% of the shops are closed, rather sad, compared to the bustling Fushimi entrance. But also nice since we could take photo without the crowd. We zoomed to the shrine direct, passing through few large tori gates The Shrine is built into the steep hillside of a valley, with its Main Holden stands on tall wooden beams well above ground level (think Kyoto's Kiyomizudera Temple). From the main hall's terrace one can hike up a walking trail leading further into the wooded hill behind the shrine. Sections of the path are covered by torii gates and lined by smaller shrines, make such a wonderful pictquese photo and IG shot! One can pay for the lift to go up to the Main Hall level, though the stairs/steps wasn’t difficult to reach this section. From here the next segment is moving up the Tori gates up the hill could be a bit challenging with steep slopes and uneven steps. Finally there’s a 3rd section, the most challenging with steep / rocks as steps only. This takes about 10 mins climb amongst the red Torii gates that lead to Okunoin (smaller inner shrine) at the top/summit where one will be rewarded with nice views over Kashima City and the nearby Ariake Sea. Without the large crowd we can enjoy a great nature in a quiet Zen-like ambience surrounding. Japan is endowed with beautiful flowers of the 4 seasons; cherry blossoms bloom in spring, and Momiji red in autumn. We are glad to be here in early Dec as during autumn the reds of nature matches the reds of the shrine buildings and torii gates so well. On the return trip we explore more of the shops and even took a udon lunch at one of the few home-style restaurants. Many boast simple local Japanese meal and expensive live carp fish sashimi. [see separate review on Kadoya ] A must-visit if you are nearby.. 

2. Tanjoin

2011, Nodomibun, Kashima 849-1312 Saga Prefecture +81 954-62-3402 http://www.tanjoin.net/tera/index.html
Excellent
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Satisfactory
60%
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3.5 based on 5 reviews

Tanjoin

3. Yutoku Inari Shrine Okunoin

Furueda Yutoku Inari Shrine, Kashima 849-1321 Saga Prefecture +81 954-62-2151 http://www.yutokusan.jp/sanpai/okunoin.php
Excellent
14%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
43%
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3.5 based on 7 reviews

Yutoku Inari Shrine Okunoin

4. Matsukage Shrine

460 Takatsuhara, Kashima 849-1311 Saga Prefecture
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3.0 based on 1 reviews

Matsukage Shrine

5. Ebisu Saburo no Hokora

Hamamachi, Kashima 849-1322 Saga Prefecture
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3.0 based on 1 reviews

Ebisu Saburo no Hokora

6. Chion-ji Temple

2391 Otsu, Hamamachi, Kashima 849-1322 Saga Prefecture +81 954-63-1170
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3.0 based on 1 reviews

Chion-ji Temple

7. Joryu-ji Temple

4336-2 Ko, Hamamachi, Kashima 849-1322 Saga Prefecture +81 954-62-3086
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3.0 based on 2 reviews

Joryu-ji Temple

8. Wakamiya Shrine

Furueda Omuragata, Kashima 849-1321 Saga Prefecture
Excellent
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100%
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3.0 based on 1 reviews

Wakamiya Shrine

9. Myobusha Shrine

Furueda, Kashima 849-1321 Saga Prefecture http://www.yutokusan.jp/sanpai/myoubusha.php
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20%
Satisfactory
80%
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3.0 based on 5 reviews

Myobusha Shrine

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