History/Traditional PerformanceCultural Value
Artistic Building　　　　　　 The Cultural Asset of the Formless Folk Customs Tombstone/Graveyard Natural Monument
Artistic Building
Kirishima Jingu　　　Ryusenji　　　The former place of Kirishima Jingu　　　Kumen

/Kirishima Jingu

On May 19, 1989, Kirishima Jingu was designated as one of the nations important asset.
According to ancient texts, the first Jingu was built in 1460 during the reign of Emperor Kinmei. It was built in Seoto, which is between Mt. Takachiho and Ohara, but it was burnt down by Kirishima mountain volcanic eruption.
After many years have passed, a man named Syoukuujyounin built a new shrine around the Takachiho-gawara area. But during the first year of the Bunryaku era, a big volcanic eruption destory the entire shrine. Since then, the shrine was moved to Masse Jinja in Taguchi.
In 1484, after 250 years of honoring the deity at Masse Jinga, Lord Shimazutadamasa gave the order to rebuild Kirishima Jingu at its current location. But once again it was burnt down by a volcanic eruption. It was rebuilt in the same location in 1715.
The main hall of this shrine honors the deity Niniginomikoto and seven other deities. Its red laquered gate and the large size of the Jingu is its beauty. On May 1989, Kirishima Jingu was deemed as a cultural asset to the nation.