Awashima Jinja Shrine

“Crawl through stone mini-torii said to cure illness and grant exam luck.”

Art & Architecture

The Awashima Jinja Shrine in Kumamoto Prefecture is notable for its mini torii stone gates. It is said that whoever crawls through one of the gates will be able to recover from illnesses, avoid disasters and give save birth to children. If you explore the grounds further you will also be able to find two small wooden torii gates which are said to help you achieve success in school examinations. The shrine also features one of the smallest torii gates in Japan - will you be able to find it?

Spot NameAwashima Jinja Shrine
Postal Code〒869-0403
Address557 Shingai-machi, Uto City
Telephone Number 0964-22-1197
Official URLhttps://www.awashima.or.jp/top.htm
KeywordsArt & Architecture

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Frequently asked questions

What is Awashima Jinja Shrine?
Crawl through stone mini-torii said to cure illness and grant exam luck.
Where is Awashima Jinja Shrine?
Awashima Jinja Shrine is located at 557 Shingai-machi, Uto City.
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