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Pay respects at the island's main protective shrine and offer thanks for safe travels at the quiet sacred grove

About this spot

An ancient shrine deeply cherished by the people of Kozushima as its main protective shrine. Despite being just a short walk from the settlement, the shrine grounds are surrounded by trees and enveloped in a quiet atmosphere. With its history as a shrine listed in the Engishiki (classical shrine registry), it is a place that conveys the lives and faith of the island's residents to the present day. Offer thanks for your safe ferry journey and the island time ahead while quietly bowing in reverence. The shrine grounds are compact, making it perfect for a gentle walk to adjust your body after just arriving on the island.

Fireworks details

Name: 神津島渚の花火大会

Date & time: 8/3 (Mon) 19:30–20:00

Venue: 神津島港(前浜港)桟橋

2026年8月3日(月)開催、神津島港(前浜港)桟橋を舞台にした夏の花火大会です。夜空に打ち上がる花火は、波の音と潮風とともに間近で見上げることができ、都会の花火とはまた違った静けさと迫力を味わえます。島じゅうの人が港周辺に集まり、夏の夜を彩るこの時間を楽しみに待つ、神津島の夏を締めくくる恒例行事です。花火の光が夜の海面にも映り込み、島の夜だからこそ見られる幻想的な光景が広がります。船でしか来られない島でこの花火を見上げる体験は、旅の思い出として強く心に残るはずです。

Tips

荒天時は中止や延期になる場合があるため、当日の開催可否は村の公式発表で確認を。終了後は集落や港周辺が混み合うため、フィナーレの余韻を楽しんでから少し時間をおいての移動がおすすめです。足元が暗いので懐中電灯やスマホのライトを用意しておくと安心です。

Source: kozushima.com

Tips

Located within walking distance from the harbor settlement. Worship is free. During the day, sunlight is strong, so some sections of the path to the shrine grounds have little shade—bringing a hat or parasol is recommended. Travel to the next Akasaki Walking Trail by foot or island shuttle bus.