What to do and see in Kanzaki, Kyushu: The Best Sacred & Religious Sites

May 4, 2022 Alida England

Discover the best top things to do in Kanzaki, Japan including Niiyama Shrine, Wani Shrine, Jotokuji Temple, Kushida-gu, Oshitori Shrine.
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1. Niiyama Shrine

Sefurimachi Haramaki, Kanzaki 842-0123 Saga Prefecture +81 952-53-0340 http://kanzaki.sagan.jp/kanzakiblog/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 30 reviews

Niiyama Shrine

Reviewed By hfot2 - Vermont, United States

After exiting from Kunanen Garden and villa, head up the hill to the shrine. Be sure to go to Kunanen villa before going to the shrine in order to try to beat some of the crowds there. The path up to the shrine from the garden and villa passes an immense ancient tree. There is a torii at the entrance to the shrine complex, in addition to the one at the base of the hill. There was some nice foliage color here but nothing earth shattering. Once in the shrine complex you can wander around on that level photographing lanterns and such or stop at one of the food stalls there. Take the steep stairs up to the shrine itself or use the ramp which makes it an easier walk. Be sure to make your way around to the back of the shrine, where you will find a sacred spring attended by statues of monkey. The god of mountains and god of agriculture are enshrined here. There were several small shrines similar to those found at Inari shrines, but here at Niiyama there were tiny statues of monkeys and other animals placed around the auxiliary small shrines. When we left we walked down the broad staircase to see something different. We found more foliage and a bit more color near the stairs. This shrine combined with Kunanen Garden makes for a nice day trip from Hakata.

2. Wani Shrine

Kanzakimachi Takawara, Kanzaki 842-0011 Saga Prefecture
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50%
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

Wani Shrine

3. Jotokuji Temple

950 Tanaka Haramaki Sefurihara, Kanzaki 842-0203 Saga Prefecture +81 952-59-2317 http://www.nichirenshoshu.or.jp/page/jpn/templeall/0192.htm
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4.0 based on 1 reviews

Jotokuji Temple

4. Kushida-gu

419 Kanzakimachi Kanzaki, Kanzaki 842-0001 Saga Prefecture +81 952-52-3016 http://www5b.biglobe.ne.jp/~kusidagu/
Excellent
18%
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3.5 based on 11 reviews

Kushida-gu

5. Oshitori Shrine

3437 Kanzakimachi Jobaru, Kanzaki 842-0122 Saga Prefecture
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3.5 based on 2 reviews

Oshitori Shrine

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