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Ryugu Shrine
〒891-0513 鹿児島県指宿市山川岡児ケ水１５８１−３４
Located at Nagasaki Cape, a headland known as the birthplace of the Dragon Palace legend, this shrine enshrines Toyotama-hime. It is popular as a deity of matchmaking, celebrated as the place where Urashima Taro and Otohime met.
What visitors say
Situated at the tip of Nagasaki Cape, the shrine offers stunning views of the blue sea and Mount Kaimon. The buildings are painted in a vivid vermilion and designed to resemble the Dragon Palace. Visitors can participate in the 'Shell Ema' ritual, where they write wishes on oyster shells and dedicate them to the shrine. It is also a popular stop on driving tours. Please note that parking is available at nearby souvenir shops.
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
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