Hakozaki Hachiman Shrine

4.0

A Shinto shrine believed to grant worshiper’s wishes as well as financial luck located in Kamichishiki-cho, Izumi City. Giant statues of cranes and a turtle monument dot the unique grounds, as well as a suzu bell dubbed Japan’s largest which was built to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the enthronement of Emperor Heisei. Four meters tall, 3.4 meters in diameter, and weighing five tons, it is said that ringing it will enable one to realize one’s greatest ambition. The shrine also has “Japan’s smallest suzu”, a 1.5 millimeter in diameter suzu bell, on display.

Spot details

Address: Kagoshima Pref. Izumishi Kamichishikichou 46 Map
Area: Kitasatsuma Area
Phone: 0996622219
Hours: [Shrine office, treasure hall] 9:00-17:00
Closed: open everyday
Fees: Free
Parking Lot: Available(120spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Estimated stay time: 0-30 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Cranes galore

Reviewed : 2019.08.04

The shrine boasts the largest bell, but the statues of the cranes are far more interesting. Worth visiting because it diverts from your usual temple impression.
The largest and tiniest bells

Reviewed : 2019.01.12

The largest and tiniest bells are here. A lovely combination of buildings and exhibits.The oldest Zen temple.
日本一大きな鈴と日本一小さな鈴

Reviewed : 2023.05.07

西出水駅から徒歩15分ほど。社号は「崎」ではなく「﨑」(たつさき)が正しいようだ。12-13世紀頃の創建。文明年間(1469-1487年)に現在地に遷座。祭神は應神天皇、神功皇后、武内宿禰。参道入口に立つ一の鳥居は1928年建立、二の鳥居は1971年建立。随神門(1998年建立)には、青銅製総金箔張りで重さ5トンもある日本一の大鈴が吊り下げられている。社殿は1980年築だが、2015年の台風で甚...