Location: Kagoshima Prefecture
Kyushu-Okinawa, Japan
Japanese transcription(s)
• Japanese: 鹿児島県
• Rōmaji: Kagoshima-ken
Country: Japan
Region: Kyushu
Island: Kyushu
Capital: Kagoshima
Government• Governor: Satoshi Mitazono
Area• Total: 9,132.42 km (3,526.05 sq mi)
Area rank: 10th
Population (May 1, 2016)• Total: 1,639,903
• Rank: 24th
• Density: 179.57/km (465.1/sq mi)
ISO 3166 code: JP-46
Districts: 8
Municipalities: 43
Flower: Miyamakirishima (Rhododendron kiusianum)
Tree: Camphor laurel
(Cinnamomum camphora)
Bird: Lidth's jay (Garrulus lidthi)
Website: www.pref.kagoshima.jp/foreign/english/index.html
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Top 10 Sacred & Religious Sites in Kagoshima Prefecture, Kyushu-Okinawa
December 11, 2021 Janean Rudisill
Kagoshima Prefecture (鹿児島県, Kagoshima-ken) is a prefecture of Japan located on the island of Kyushu. The capital is the city of Kagoshima.
Restaurants in Kagoshima Prefecture
1. Yamamiya Shrine
1520 Shibushicho Anraku, Shibushi 899-7104 Kagoshima Prefecture
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4.5 based on 4 reviews
2. Kamo Hachiman Shrine
3. Tokushige Shrine
4. Tasaki Kannon
5. Fudosan Seiryu-ji Temple
6. Hiraki Shrine
7. Hakozaki Hachiman Shrine
8. Kirishima-jingu Shrine
2608-5 Kirishimataguchi, Kirishima 899-4201 Kagoshima Prefecture +81 995-57-0001 http://www.kirishimajingu.or.jp
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4.0 based on 951 reviews
Reviewed By Relax807295 - Miyazaki, Japan
The first historical reference to Kirishima shrine is in the year 540. It had a solemn and mysterious atmosphere. There are many nice hot spring inns nearby, and it is a recommended sightseeing spot. 鹿児島と宮崎の県境にあります。高速の降り口から車で30分ほどです。歴史のある神社で、荘厳な雰囲気でした。
9. Ruins of Onrinji Temple
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4.0 based on 5 reviews
