Kengun Shrine

Shrine
Located in Higashi Ward, this is the oldest Shinto shrine in Kumamoto City. It's dedicated to Takeiwatatsu-no-Mikoto, who is said to be the grandson of Japan's first emperor.  One of the four main Aso shrines, it has a roughly 1,200-meter approach called the Hatchobaba leading to it. There's also a lovely tower gate. The torii gate before it was built on the small size so as not to block the view. A sacred ginkgo tree is on the grounds, as well as the Sazare-ishi boulder sung about in the Japanese national anthem.

Spot details

Address
Kumamoto Pref. Kumamotoshihigashiku Kengunhonmachi 13-1 map map Map
Phone
0963682633
Hours
7:00-17:30
Closed
open everyday
Parking Lot
Available(120spaces)
Credit Card
Not available
Smoking
Available
Wi-Fi
Not available
Wheelchair accessible
Available
Infant friendly
Available

Information Sources:  NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

  • 熊本市の最古の神社
    3.0 Reviewed : 2020.07.12
    健軍神社は熊本市内で最も古い神社とされており、阿蘇四社の一つとして、様々な神が祀られている。健軍の名称は征伐勇士に由来したそうである。
  • 長-い参道
    4.0 Reviewed : 2020.03.28
    熊本で最も古い歴史ある神社です。大鳥居から神社まで続く約1,200mの長い参道には、 加藤清正の頃に植えられたと伝えられる杉並木の一部が残っています。境内の裏手には、相撲ができるように土俵も作られていました。
  • 立派な鳥居
    4.0 Reviewed : 2020.03.22
    熊本の西、健軍町にあります。国道沿いに立派な朱色の鳥居があり、参道があります。熊本で一番古い神社で人気があります。

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