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Kota Shrine (巨田神社)

Flow of the course

About 35 min here

About 10 min to the next stop

Next stop: Browse local products at the foot of the Saitobaru Castle Ruins

About this spot

An old shrine in Saitobaru-cho, Miyazaki City, whose main hall — preserving Muromachi-period architectural style to this day — is designated a National Important Cultural Property. The grounds, surrounded by deep tree cover, have cool-feeling air flowing through even on a midsummer morning, a place where you can spend a quiet moment listening to cicadas. It doesn't have the bustle of a typical tourist spot, but that means you can feel the shrine's presence exactly as it exists within the local community's daily life. Look up at the wooden main hall together with your child and tell them it has stood here for hundreds of years — it will stay with them as a memory of the trip. Make this a moment to settle your mind before the pool.

Tips

This shrine is cherished by local residents, so please pay your respects quietly. Parking spaces are limited, so take care not to park on the street. With so many trees, mosquitoes are present, so insect repellent will help you stay comfortable. Roads are quiet early in the morning, making it easy to get around.