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Wakamiya Inarijinja Wakamiya Inari Shrine

Kinno-jinja Shrine, famous for bamboo art and visited by Ryoma and other patriots at the end of the Edo period

Although it is an old shrine built in the Edo period, Wakamiya Inari Shrine is affectionately known as ``Wakamiya-sama'' and is also sung in the folk song ``Nagasaki Seven Wonders.''
It is said that in 1673, the town official Kisanta Wakasugi moved the Inari Okami that had been enshrined in his residence to Irabayashi and built a shrine there. Afterwards, it was revered by many people, and in 1736, Hosoi Inaba no kami Yasuaki, Nagasaki magistrate, opened a new approach to the shrine and renovated the temple. Since then, it has been revered by successive Nagasaki magistrates and is loved as a guardian deity.

``Inari Okami'' is said to be the guardian deity of Masashige Kusunoki, and it is also called ``Inari Inari'' because it was visited by Ryoma and other patriots at the end of the Edo period who respected Masashige Kusunoki.

There are about 70 vermilion torii gates along the long stone steps leading up to the shrine, and there is also a ``square torii gate'' with square pillars, which is rare in Japan. The main shrine built on a huge rock during the Meiji period is impressive!

The ``Statue of Ryoma Sakamoto'' that stands next to the shrine is the original model for the ``Statue of Ryoma Sakamoto'' in Kazagashira Park, and was relocated from the ruins of Kameyama Shrine in 2009. It was donated by the creator, Kazukuni Yamazaki, in hopes of further development of Kameyama Shrine.

The "Takengei", which is an intangible folk cultural property, is dedicated at the annual autumn festival (October 10th and 14th), and is about 15 meters high, accompanied by flutes, shimedaiko, and other musical accompaniments. This is an acrobatic aerial performance performed by two young men wearing white costumes and male and female fox masks on top of two green bamboo trees. It is said to be an imitation of the Chinese Arhat dance, and keeps the audience on their toes from beginning to end.

This is a must-see spot for Ryoma fans, with Ryoma charms and votive tablets for sale.

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Nagasaki city center area (Peace Park, Mt. Inasa, Glover Garden, etc.)
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Let's find out more! Wakamiya Inari Shrine

  • The vermilion torii gate invites you to the shrine -0

    Endless vermilion torii/square torii

    The vermilion torii gate invites you to the shrine.

    There are approximately 70 torii gates on the Kuzuori approach to the main shrine of Wakamiya Inari Shrine.
    There is something mysterious about the sight of the vermilion torii gates, which are unique to Inari shrines, built in rows.
    Inside the vermilion torii gate is a rare rectangular torii gate.
    This torii gate with square pillars is said to have been dedicated to Inari in the former Nagasaki Magistrate's Office in 5 by Hijikata Izumo no kami, the Nagasaki magistrate, and was moved in 1822.

  • There is Kyushu's first "Sakamoto Ryoma Shrine"-1

    There is Kyushu's first "Sakamoto Ryoma Shrine"

    On the grounds of Wakamiya Inari Shrine is Sakamoto Ryoma Shrine, which is dedicated to the spirit of Sakamoto Ryoma.
    A torii gate approximately 2.2 meters high, approximately 85 centimeters wide, and approximately 90 centimeters deep was erected using donations collected from supporters by the Sakamoto Ryoma Shrine Creation Association, a group of citizen volunteers.
    The shrine features the ``Sakamoto family crest'' and a ``dragon'' inspired by Ryoma.

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Address 850-0802-2 Irabayashi, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture 10-2
Phone 095-822-5270
Days Off Open all year round
Prices Free
Transportation access ・From Nagasaki Station, take the tram bound for Hotaru Chaya and get off at Shindaikucho, then walk for about 10 minutes.
・Take a bus from JR Nagasaki Station and get off at "Shindaikucho", then walk for about 14 minutes
Parking None
Link URL Nagasaki web magazine "Nagajin"
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