Motonosumi Shrine
About Motonosumi Shrine
Motonosumi Shrine (元乃隅神社) is a beautiful shrine located in northern Yamaguchi Prefecture along the coast of the Sea of Japan.
The shrine was chosen by CNN as one of the “31 Most Beautiful Places in Japan,” this extraordinary shrine is located on the edge of a sheer cliffside.
And there 123 torii gates that are lined up here along this sheer cliffside. Which is the reason why this shrine gains popularity in the recent years – due to its photogenic view.
The view of the blue skies, the green of the plants, the red gates in the center, and the blue ocean is what makes a great photo you’ll definitely want to capture.
The shrine path stretches over 100 meters!
And is said to bring good luck in fishing, business, travel and pregnancy.
History of this shrine
The shrine was established in 1955, when a local fisherman is said to have received a divine message from a white fox spirit in a dream, and built a shrine to appease the gods.
Access
There is no bus that arrive to the shrine. so there only two options to arrive –
To use taxi from the nearest station which takes 15-20 minutes from JR Nagato-Furuichi station or from JR Hitomaru station.
Or to use rental car.
We used rental car which takes about 1 hour and half from Yamaguchi Station.
The parking cost ￥300.
Information
Name:
Motonosumi Shrine
元乃隅神社
Hours:
7:00–16:30
Fees:
Entry is free
Parking cost ￥300
Access:
Take a taxi from JR Nagato-Furuichi station or from JR Hitomaru station – takes about 15-20 minutes.
Or use a rental car.
Address:
759-4712 498 Yuyatsuko, Nagato City, Yamaguchi Prefecture
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