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Yutoku Inari Shrine

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Yutoku Inari Shrine

祐徳稲荷神社

Saga · Kyushu

A vermilion-lacquered shrine complex built into a steep hillside in Kashima, founded 1687. One of Japan's 'big three' Inari shrines alongside Fushimi Inari (Kyoto) and Toyokawa Inari (Aichi). The main hall sits 18m above ground via a hillside staircase/elevator.

Why we picked it

Not really hidden; it draws millions of visitors annually.

Crowd level
Popular
Rating
4.5· 10,311 reviews
Opening hours
Daily Open 24 hours

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
Free, no ticket required.
Nearest station
Hizen-Kashima (JR Nagasaki Main Line)
Website
yutokusan.jp

Today

Open 24 hoursFree

Stored weekly hours

Daily Open 24 hours

How to get there

~10 min bus (Yutoku Bus, ¥360 one-way, alight 'Yutoku-jinja-mae'), or ~10 min taxi (~¥1,400).

Tags

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