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食・郷土料�　Food・Local Cuisines
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Kirishima Shinto Shrine
Gorgeous red shrine deifies "Ninigi-no-mikoto", the leader in the legend. Chinese infuenced shrine with red lacqar and relief on the decoration. The shrine was originally built on the top of Mt. Takachiho in the 6 century . The gate of the shrine which was built in 1988 is the biggest shrine gate in the Western Japan. Many festivals are held at the shrine throughout the year.
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Below a few pictures will show you this are really old trees.
Haha,
over here.
never ever been conned by the one thousand year old olive tree inside the dome.
saw this before in Japan.
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Kirishima Jingu 霧島神宮 a Shinto shrine located in the southern part of Kirishima Yaku Nationalpark.
video.
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Mount Kirishima
Mount Kirishima is a group of active volcanos located at the northeast part of Kagoshima Prefecture.
It is just on the border between Kagoshima and Miyazaki Prefectures.There are over a dozen peaks of volcano within a range of about 15 km.
The highest peak is Karakunidake (1,700 metaers high), and is positioned roughly in the center of Mount Kirishima.
And the second higheast peak is Takachiho-no-mine (1,574 meters high), and is the sacred mountain which had been worshiped since ancient times. It is positioned at the southeastern edge of Mount Kirishima.This area have much rain throughout the year. So often, the peaks have fog. The peaks look like islands on the sea of fog.
The name "Kirishima" has come from the scenery. ("Kiri" means "fog", and "shima" means "island".)There are many hot springs on the southwestern slope (Kagoshima Prefecture side), and Ebino plateau spreads to the north (Miyazaki Prefecture side).
Kirishima Shrine /1/
It is a Shinto shrine and is at the southwestern foot of Takachiho-no-mine peak.
It is located about 7 km northeast of Kirishima-Jingu station on JR Nippo Line.It is said that the shrine was founded in the 6th century.
But the shrine had often been destroyed by the eruption of Mount Kirishima, and the current shrine was constructed in 1484.
The buildings were rebuilt in 1715.
There is a sacred Japanese cedar tree about 800 years old in the precincts.Kirishima hot spring resort /2/
It is the hot spring resort on the soutwestern mountainside of Mount Kirishima.
Over 20 hot springs are dotted. Many of them are grouped in a valley and it is the central area of this resort.
There are many hotels and ryokans in this area.Lake Oonami-ike /3/
It is the largest crater lake in Kirishima It is located about 3 km northeast of Kirishima hot spring resort and about 2.5 km southwest of Karakunidake peak.
It is a nearly circular lake, and the diameter is 630 meters.
The altitude of the crater is 1,412 meters, and the surface of the lake is at the level of 1,241 meters.
The water is acidic, but crucian carp inhabit the lake.Ebino Plateau /4/
It is the plateau at the northwest part of Mount Kirishima.
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Places like this, how come no tourists will visit here.
Another rubblist talk that oldman before told Japan stopped taking migrants, that why Japan ended up as like today.
Another minute, another minister not long ago, said they are trying to get more tourists over here, and they are doing some planning to bring somemore here but not much but a little...just those few man made attractions can bring how many?
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The area of Kirishima was the first to be designated as a national park in 1934 in Japan and is one of the most richly diverse national parks. It is a place of scenic mountain beauty where there is a concentration of volcanoes and crater lakes such as Mt. Karakuni （1,700m and the highest）, Mt. Takachiho and Mt. Shinmoe. It is blessed with virgin forests of chinkapin, evergreen oak and red pine, and pristine wilderness, as evident in the song "Hana wa Kirishima （Kirishima is full of flowers）", and in the mountains you can enjoy anything from light walking, hiking to serious trekking. The area is legendary in the ancient mythology of Japan, and you can also see famous sites associated with the legends and traditional performances.
Trekking in Kirishima, feeling the seasons
Kirishima Mountain Ranges are dotted with forests inhabited by wild birds and cobalt blue lakes and the beauty of the mountains can be enjoyed throughout the year. In particular, springtime when Kyushu Azalea are blooming, early summer when new greenery is sparkling and fall when crimson foliage is abundant are the best times for hiking and trekking.
Kirishima Trekking Mapebino_ access_ timetable.pdf
Body and soul enveloped in the rising steam.
There are many hot spring baths in the area of Kirishima where you can enjoy all kinds of spring quality while feeling the richness of nature in every season. Kirishima is also one of the best hot spring sites in Japan.
Learn, play and be touched by nature
Kirishima Open-air Museum
Outdoor art museum in nature
An open-air art museum set in an expansive 13-hectares. You can enjoy the realms of world artists while taking a stroll （refer to the Reference Materials for details）.Kirishima Shrine
South Kyushu's largest Shinto shrine mentioned in Japan's oldest historical document
The shrine is dedicated to Niniginomikoto. The Vermilion lacquered shrine was donated by the 21st lord of the Shimadzu Clan, Yoshitaka. It is an important cultural property of Japan （refer to the Reference Materials for details）.Lake Onami
Crater lake in the highest altitude in Japan
Lake Onami at 1,412 elevations is a crater lake in the highest place in Japan. It takes about 50 minutes to reach from the start of the trail to the top, and you can view the tranquil surface of the lake that reflects the image of the woods and Karakuni Peak.Takachiho Farm
Have a relaxing time with animals in nature
Play in the fields, play with animals and enjoy a barbeque. Relax in nature... （refer to the Reference Materials for details）.The Forest of Uenohara Jomon Site
Travel back to the ancient past
The ruins of a large settlement, which was first inhabited in the Jomon era, approximately 9,500 years ago. Try your hand at making earthenware and build a fire （refer to the Reference Materials for details）.
Find out about traditional health foodsBlack vinegar museum Tsubobatake
The area of Fukuyama along Kinko Bay is known as the home of the famous black vinegar in Japan. After touring the old-fashioned Tsubobatake and seeing how black vinegar is made, you can enjoy tasting and buying it as well (refer to the Reference Materials for details).
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So Kirishima, what to see?
Ebino Plateau (Ebino City)
The most beautiful plateau in Japan
Ebino Plateau is located at an elevation of 2,450 meters and surrounded by the Kirishima Mountains, which include Mount Karakuni. The plateau’s summers are cool with temperatures between 17 °C and 23 °C; therefore, it is an ideal place for a summer retreat. The area is well equipped with tennis courts, nature trails and camping sites, so the whole family can enjoy the outdoors. In winter it becomes a winter wonderland with snow covered trees. You can enjoy winter sports your heart’s content. It also has a large artificial skating rink. At the end of August, the Japanese Silver Grass on the plateau changes color to ‘ebi-iro’ (reddish –purple). The plateau then looks like it has been carpeted in red. The view from Mount Karakuni is especially beautiful.
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Ebino Plateau
Ebino Plateau is located about 16 km west-southwest of Kobayashi city and about 60 km west of Miyazaki city.Mount Kirishima is an active volcano, and has many peaks around the border between Miyazaki Prefecture and Kagoshima Prefecture.
Ebino Plateau is located at the northwest part of the volcano, and is on a basin surrounded by some peaks of the volcano.
And it is about 5 square kilometers wide.Karakunidake peak (1,700 meters, the highest peak) is to the southeast, Koshikidake (1,301 meters) is to the northeast, and Shiratoriyama (1,363 meters) is to the north.
The altitude of the plateau is about 1,200 meters.Some round crater lakes are dotted, and some walking trails to visit them are set up.
Main three lakes are Byakushi-ike, Rokkan'non-miike, and Fudou-ike.
The length of the walking trail touring about the lakes is about 6 km, and it starts from the resort town with a few hotels, restaurants, and information center.On this plateau, we can see the various alpine plants.
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Kirishima is an active volcanic mountain range that lies on the border between Miyazaki and Kagoshima Prefectures. It is made up of mountains, highlands, volcanic lakes and hot springs and offers good hiking through beautiful mountainous surroundings. Due to recent eruptions by Mount Shinmoedake, some of the hiking trails are currently closed.
The mountains of Kirishima play an important role in Japanese mythology. They are said to be the site where the god Ninigi no Mikoto, grandson of the sun goddess Amaterasu, was sent to rule over the earth and establish the lineage of Japanese Emperors. At the top of Mount Takachiho-no-mine you can see the spear sunk in the mountaintop, which Ninigi no Mikoto used to descend to earth.
Ebino Kogen and Kirishima Onsen are the two most prominent resort towns in the Kirishima area. Ebino Kogenon the Miyazaki side of the border, is a small village with a couple of hotels in a highland area surrounded by mountains and volcanic lakes. On the Kagoshima side is Kirishima Onsen, a more developed hot spring town with good baths and nice views over Kagoshima Prefecture.
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Another part of the story.
Kirishima.
Ryoma Sakamoto.
That is so famous this highland.
Shiohitashi hot spring Ryoma Park
Shiohitashi hot spring Ryoma Park
Ground, Ryoma Sakamoto That Kirishima visited on first English Honeymoon with Wife Dragon. Place where We stayed at most "is Shiohitashi hot spring Ryoma park" on this occasion.
There is Bathtub Said to Ryoma That Entered other than "Shiohitashi hot spring" and " footbath of matchmaking of Ryoma and dragon "," Ryoma Sakamoto, dragon newly-married couple hot spring cure monument "which used the source where Ryoma did hot spring cure outside the Ryoma museum" world "displaying with evidence panel or book (reproduction) of ryoma who lived in the Late Tokugawa period of turbulence.
Place "Shiohitashi hot spring" where Ryoma Spent dearest Wife Dragon and Irreplaceable time for the Late Tokugawa period period of turbulence. Which Nature Ryoma ran through, the Earth Which We Stepped on Cautiously, Dragon and space where We snuggled up to Are right here. -
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Just on Kirishima, how many days can you cover.
Many are heading here in Kirishima like me and many more,
local market and the local aready enough.
did you know this place ?
Kirishima.
haha.
They are trying here. little red dot.
what garden, what applying as heritage site
my question how many will come, full bus loaded, or fully booked airlines, just to see this garden if sucessful.
This Kirishima.
http://www.city-kirishima.jp.e.bj.hp.transer.com/modules/page057/index.php?id=1
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