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Takuhi Shrine

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Takuhi Shrine

焼火神社

Shimane · Chugoku

The oldest shrine in the Oki Islands, its vermilion main hall built into a cliff cave on the slope of Mt Takuhi on Nishinoshima — long revered as a beacon for sailors.

Why it's hidden

A cliff-cave shrine up a forest trail on a remote island, kept by a tiny local community.

Best season
Year-round
Crowd level
Hidden gem
Rating
4.5· 109 reviews
Opening hours
Daily Open 24 hours

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

Admission
Free; open Shinto shrine with no admission fee (office unmanned; goshuin via Nishinoshima tourism assoc). Nishinoshima tourism site.
Nearest station
Oki (Beppu, Nishinoshima) port + car
Website
lares.dti.ne.jp/takuhi

Today

Open 24 hoursFree

Stored weekly hours

Daily Open 24 hours

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shrinehistorynaturehiking

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