Kokuhei Shōsha Ichinomiya (Satsuma Province)

Hirakiki Shrine

枚聞神社

/ Hirakiki Jinja

Admission
Free
Goshuin (Temple Seal)
¥300
Access
10 min walk
Hours
24 hours

Overview

The ichinomiya of Satsuma Province, dramatically situated at the foot of Mt. Kaimon (924m) — known as 'Satsuma's Fuji' for its perfect conical shape. The shrine offers stunning views of the volcano and Kinko Bay.

Enshrined Deities

primary Deity

Goddess of the sun, supreme deity of the Shinto pantheon, and ancestral kami of the Imperial house

Blessings

Practical Information

Location Coordinates

31.2136, 130.5558

Physical Address

1366 Kaimon Jucho, Ibusuki, Kagoshima 891-0603

〒891-0603 鹿児島県指宿市開聞十町1366

Access

Kaimon Station (JR Ibusuki-Makurazaki Line)

10 min walk

Hours

24 hours

Visitor information last verified: 2026-04-06. Please check the official website for the latest details.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team

What is Hirakiki Shrine?

The ichinomiya of Satsuma Province, dramatically situated at the foot of Mt. Kaimon (924m) — known as 'Satsuma's Fuji' for its perfect conical shape. The shrine offers stunning views of the volcano and Kinko Bay.

Where is Hirakiki Shrine located?

Hirakiki Shrine is located in Ibusuki, Kagoshima. The full address is: 1366 Kaimon Jucho, Ibusuki, Kagoshima 891-0603.