How many sacred sites are listed in Kagoshima Prefecture?

This regional guide currently includes 3 sacred sites in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan.

Which traditions are represented in Kagoshima Prefecture?

The most represented traditions in the current guide include Buddhism, Nature Spirituality, Shinto.

Can I view Kagoshima Prefecture sacred sites on a map?

Yes. Switch to map view to compare the listed places, then open a site page for coordinates and visiting context.

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Regional sacred-site guide

Sacred sites in Kagoshima Prefecture

Explore 3 sacred places in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, with a regional map and links to detailed site guides.

Traditions in Kagoshima Prefecture

Buddhism1 Nature Spirituality1 Shinto1

Site types in Kagoshima Prefecture

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Shinto

Kirishima Shrine

Kirishima, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan

Kirishima Shrine marks where Japanese civilization began - at least according to Shinto mythology....

Buddhism

Mt. Kaimon

Ibusuki, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan

At the southern tip of Kyushu, Mount Kaimon rises in such perfect conical form that locals call it 'Satsuma Fuji.' This 924-meter peak has drawn worshippers since ancient...

Nature Spirituality

Yakushima Island

Yakushima, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan

Yakushima rises from the sea like a world apart. This small island off the southern tip of Kyushu receives so much rain that locals say it rains 35 days a month, and from...

Key questions

Kagoshima Prefecture sacred-site questions

How many sacred sites are listed in Kagoshima Prefecture?: This regional guide currently includes 3 sacred sites in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan.
Which traditions are represented in Kagoshima Prefecture?: The most represented traditions in the current guide include Buddhism, Nature Spirituality, Shinto.
Can I view Kagoshima Prefecture sacred sites on a map?: Yes. Switch to map view to compare the listed places, then open a site page for coordinates and visiting context.