Motonosumi Shrine
Motonosumi Shrine
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Traralgon, Australia5,937 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
We visited here on a bright cold day .The Tori Gates looked very bright as they wound their way up the hill to the very new and sterile looking area at the top . At the bottom near the ocean it is a bit exciting as you watch the waves pounding the rocks
The lovely red Tori Gates look inviting with a promise of something great at the top, we were expecting a old historic shrine but no .
After walking through the 100 plus sponsored Gates and up the many steps there is very little of interest there
The area/ shrine seems to be about a fox, maybe it is to pray to be clever like a fox
It is a lovely bit of coastline, worth going for the view. I don't think there is anything historic or religious about this site, I could be wrong and stand to be corrected
The lovely red Tori Gates look inviting with a promise of something great at the top, we were expecting a old historic shrine but no .
After walking through the 100 plus sponsored Gates and up the many steps there is very little of interest there
The area/ shrine seems to be about a fox, maybe it is to pray to be clever like a fox
It is a lovely bit of coastline, worth going for the view. I don't think there is anything historic or religious about this site, I could be wrong and stand to be corrected
Written 20 December 2022
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tabigasuki08
Iwakuni, Japan826 contributions
I have visited this lovely shrine 3 times now, and I am still in awe when I see it! Stunning views.
Be sure to throw some money up into the offering box on the Tori.
Be sure to throw some money up into the offering box on the Tori.
Written 3 May 2015
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Chloe2286
London, England, United Kingdom9 contributions
Apr 2017 • Solo
This shrine is very unique and I must see for anybody visiting the Yamaguchi area. It is quite difficult to get to but hopefully this will change if it becomes more popular (at the moment it is fairly unknown and there were next to no tourists there when I went.) My route to the shrine: Shin-yamaguchi station then train to Asa then train to Nagatoshi and then a final train to Hitomaru. From there you must take a taxi to the shrine. The taxi driver told me that he would wait for me and that he does this for all visitors to the area so you don't need to worry about getting back to the station.
A great experience throwing donations into the box at the top of the gate and the views are simply breathtaking!
A great experience throwing donations into the box at the top of the gate and the views are simply breathtaking!
Written 7 April 2017
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tinteentin
Hong Kong, China78 contributions
June 2019 • Family
It is an amazing attraction with 123 tori. The view is really good especially when you go on a sunny day.
Written 7 July 2019
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MichaelJamesTansey
Castillon-du-Gard, France15 contributions
Nov 2017 • Couples
Worth seeing if in the area, but not worth going especially to see. The location is attractive but the toriis are far from impressive. If the sea is rough there is a sort of 'geyser' which erupts between some rocks on the shore, but the weather was calm when we went. For an experience of serried ranks of torii best go to Kyoto. An amusing feature here is that the coin collection box at the main torii is about 30 feet off the ground, revealing the lack of throwing skills as people try to try to toss in their donations.
Written 14 December 2017
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Apple_HK
Hong Kong446 contributions
Aug 2017 • Solo
To travel all the way to the Yamaguchi province was for one only reason, the Motonosumi Inari Shrine because I have seen all the lovely photos on internet. It just happened that I went there on a Saturday so the traffic was really bad since there are very limited parking space and there is just no public transport. Got stuck in a traffic jam for nearly an hour, but being able to be there in person means that all the hassle paid. The sky and sea in sapphire blue, the red Torii’s and the greenery - you just cannot find such a view elsewhere!
Written 21 August 2017
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Muka_85
Singapore, Singapore215 contributions
June 2017 • Solo
I went on a Sunday. Traffic was bad going down to the shrine as the road was packed with local tourist in their cars. It was fine by me because I cycled. Yes I did and it is possible, and I lived to tell the tale. I started by renting an electric bicycle from the rental shop at the pier near Senzaki Station. From there, I cycled along the coast to reach Nagato-Furuichi Station. Then, it was an uphill cycle up to Senjojiki and then downslope to Motonosumi Inari Shrine. The to and fro journey took me 6 hours + 1 hour for lunch.
Back to the shrine, there is a good view of the sea and the torii gates upon arrival. It was nice but I just felt slightly underwhelmed as I felt that it was less awe-inspiring than my experience at Fushimi Inari Shrine Kyoto. Nonetheless, still worth a visit if you visit Nagato city.
Back to the shrine, there is a good view of the sea and the torii gates upon arrival. It was nice but I just felt slightly underwhelmed as I felt that it was less awe-inspiring than my experience at Fushimi Inari Shrine Kyoto. Nonetheless, still worth a visit if you visit Nagato city.
Written 22 June 2017
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Jerseygirlat109
New York City, NY65 contributions
Oct 2015 • Family
It is out of the way from everything in Yamaguchi but it definitely worth a trip if it's sunny. You can see many Red Trorii lined at Fushimi-Inari in Kyoto with whole bunch of tourists, but here you can see the same Red Torii lined with beautiful dark blue and very rough, typical Japan Sea on the back without many people.
Written 26 October 2015
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JJJourneys
Singapore, Singapore2,508 contributions
Nov 2019
Really beautiful shrine by the coast!! Was a bit hard to get to, but anyone who wants to can consider getting a ride from the Yamaguchi Sightseeing Taxi (please check their website for up-to-date fares); they have day trips to the shrine as one of their packages. Access to the shrine is free-of-charge. The entire stretch of torii gates, which is the main highlight, is quite a steep descent followed by a milder ascent. Those who feel they might have mobility issues may wish to just walk along the main road down to the base of the shrine; that was what some of the seniors did while I was there. Oh, and if possible, visit on a weekday, I was told the place gets crazy crowded with tour groups on weekends. Now that winter is approaching, dress warmly, the winds here were really strong when I was there.
Written 10 December 2019
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LorrainePAustralia
Queensland, Australia512 contributions
June 2018 • Couples
This might be a bit quieter during the week (we went on a Saturday). We had a hire car but there are many tour buses available. The road to the Shrine is very narrow in parts! There is no entry fee and the parking wasn't too expensive. It's a beautiful setting and quite spectacular.
Written 19 July 2018
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Hi All,
I really need help right now on how to go here either from Hagi Station or NagatoYumato Station
Is there any bus that goes in this awesome shrine. One mentioned it is near Tsuo Bus Stop but she did not mention what is the name of the BUS that I need to hop on and from where. Please help me.
I will visit Japan for the 4th time and this time I wanted to go to see this shrine.
I thought of riding a taxi from Nagatofuruichi Station but the station looks empty in google maps.
The hotel that we are going to stay is around Nagata Yumato Station which looks empty as well and I do not know where to get a taxi or a bus :(
Written 10 August 2015
Yuji M
Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan
Hi.
I'm sorry to answer your question late.
Did you already visit the shrine?
To go to the shrine, it's difficult to go there by bus.
So riding a taxi from your hotel is the best way.
There is a taxi company called Sanden taxi. They have a wifi router in a taxi.
Written 18 December 2015
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