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Motonosumi Inari Shrine
元乃隅神社Yamaguchi · Chugoku
A clifftop Inari shrine on the Sea of Japan coast where 123 vermilion torii cascade down to the water; visitors toss coins into an offering box mounted atop the tallest torii for good luck, and can view the Ryugu no Shiofuki blowhole spray nearby.
- Crowd level
- Popular
- Rating
- 4.2· 13,201 reviews
- Opening hours
- Mon–Fri 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM Sat–Sun Closed
- Admission
- Free; small optional offering.
- Nearest station
- Nagato-Furuichi Station (JR Sanin Main Line)
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
Sun closedFreeStored weekly hours
Mon–Fri 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM Sat–Sun Closed
How to get there
No bus/train to the shrine itself; taxi (~20 min from Nagato-Furuichi Stn) or rental car required.
Tags
shrinecoast
Location
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