Kokuhei Chūsha Ichinomiya (Satsuma Province (disputed))

Nitta Shrine

新田神社

/ Nitta Jinja

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

Overview

Built atop the hill that is considered the tomb of Ninigi-no-Mikoto, the divine ancestor of the imperial line. It disputes the ichinomiya title of Satsuma Province with Hirakiki Shrine.

Enshrined Deities

primary Deity

Grandson of Amaterasu, who descended from heaven to rule the terrestrial realm; bearer of the three Imperial Regalia

Blessings

Practical Information

Location Coordinates

31.8150, 130.3058

Physical Address

1935-2 Miyauchi-cho, Satsumasendai, Kagoshima 895-0065

〒895-0065 鹿児島県薩摩川内市宮内町1935-2

Access

Sendai Station (JR Kagoshima Main Line)

20 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 Nitta Shrine?

Built atop the hill that is considered the tomb of Ninigi-no-Mikoto, the divine ancestor of the imperial line. It disputes the ichinomiya title of Satsuma Province with Hirakiki Shrine.

Where is Nitta Shrine located?

Nitta Shrine is located in Satsumasendai, Kagoshima. The full address is: 1935-2 Miyauchi-cho, Satsumasendai, Kagoshima 895-0065.