The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in Gokase-cho, Kyushu

January 8, 2022 Giuseppe Pratt

Discover the best top things to do in Gokase-cho, Japan including The Haradas' Cherry Blossoms, Gion Shrine, Josenji Temple, Josen-ji Temple Weeping Cherry Blossom, Sangasho Shrine, Yuhinosato Ohashi, Uge Waterfall, Gion's Hinoki, Enozan Senko-ji Temple, Konko-ji Temple.
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1. The Haradas' Cherry Blossoms

Miyanobaru Sankasho, Gokase-cho, Nishiusuki-gun 882-1203 Miyazaki Prefecture +81 982-82-1717
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The Haradas' Cherry Blossoms

2. Gion Shrine

6066 Kuraoka, Gokase-cho, Nishiusuki-gun 882-1201 Miyazaki Prefecture +81 982-82-1200 http://gokase-kanko.jp/jinjya?views=10
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Creative age is unknown. According to the company story it is said that in 869 AD, it recommended that Gion shrine of Yamashiro country Yasaka Township was proposed. Nasu Ohachiro and Muneaki visited and there was a big tree in the precincts that was said to have been planted.

3. Josenji Temple

8701, Sankasho, Gokase-cho, Nishiusuki-gun Miyazaki Prefecture
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Josenji Temple

4. Josen-ji Temple Weeping Cherry Blossom

8701 Sankasho beside Josen-ji Temple, Gokase-cho, Nishiusuki-gun 882-1203 Miyazaki Prefecture +81 982-82-1200 [email protected] http://gokase-kanko.jp/nature
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Josen-ji Temple Weeping Cherry Blossom

It is a weeping cherry tree of about 300 years old, blooming in the precincts of the Jodoji temple of an old temple built in 1615. During the Edo period, the ninth priest was reportedly brought home from Kyoto, bringing back the saplings from Kyoto. This cherry tree is designated as a natural treasure in Miyazaki Prefecture. In the evening, it is illuminated with light and it is very beautiful.

5. Sangasho Shrine

Miyanoharu Sankasho, Gokase-cho, Nishiusuki-gun 882-1203 Miyazaki Prefecture +81 982-82-1200
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Sangasho Shrine

6. Yuhinosato Ohashi

Kuwanouchi, Gokase-cho, Nishiusuki-gun 882-1202 Miyazaki Prefecture http://gokase-kanko.jp/kohyoh
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Yuhinosato Ohashi

7. Uge Waterfall

Sankasho Tanishita, Gokase-cho, Nishiusuki-gun 882-1203 Miyazaki Prefecture +81 982-82-1717 [email protected] https://gokase-kanko.jp/nature?pcd=1e6dc9c4d47a58d254cde4fe200d512c

Long ago, when a person asked the waterfall "Please lend me a bowl", the bowl was floating there the following morning. A certain person returned a bowl broken, and there is a legend that God was angry and never lent a bowl.

8. Gion's Hinoki

Kuraoka, Gokase-cho, Nishiusuki-gun 882-1201 Miyazaki Prefecture

"Gion's hinoki" is a large cypress with age 700 to 800 years. This tree is divided into 5 branches and it is called "the hand of God". It is magnificent and the local people are worshiped like God.

9. Enozan Senko-ji Temple

Teramura Sankasho, Gokase-cho, Nishiusuki-gun 882-1203 Miyazaki Prefecture +81 982-82-1200 https://gokase-kanko.jp/jinjya?pcd=f349148f7ef283ebdddc1eeee5bbc557

In the temple, this temple is said to say, "Shakkyukaku built a Senko temple in 1596 to 1615 AD." In addition, Takamori Saigo and others stayed, and there is a memorial monument of Saigo Takamori Maintenance in the precincts.

10. Konko-ji Temple

5927 Kuraoka, Gokase-cho, Nishiusuki-gun 882-1201 Miyazaki Prefecture +81 982-83-2338 http://konkhoji.jp/

In 1596, Syaku Norimasa built. The gate and the bell tower are designated as tangible cultural properties of the town, especially the gate is said to be the surplus material of one big tree, same as the building material of Gion Shrine building. Takamori Saigo and Toshiaki Kirino stayed and Toshiaki Kirino did scribbling with "Nakamura Hajiro" on the row light of Kinkoji Temple, but now it is

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