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Kora Taisha Shrine
高良大社Fukuoka · Kyushu
A grand vermilion Shinto shrine perched near the 312m summit of Mount Kora, historically the ichinomiya (foremost shrine) of old Chikugo Province, with Edo-period halls completed in 1660. A sweeping terrace offers panoramic views over Kurume and the Chikugo plain to the mountains beyond.
- Best season
- Autumn
- Crowd level
- Moderate
- Rating
- 4.4· 3,142 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily Open 24 hours
- Admission
- Free to visit, no admission and no time restriction. Per Kurume official tourism / Jalan listing.
- Nearest station
- Mii Station · 21 min walk
- Website
- kourataisya.or.jp
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
Open 24 hoursFreeStored weekly hours
Daily Open 24 hours
How to get there
From Hakata Station · ~47 min by car
Tags
shrineviewpointhistorymountainichinomiya
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