Ryugu Shrine
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Ryugu Shrine is located at Nagasaki-bana Cape, the southernmost point of Satsuma peninsula.
Nagasaki-bana Cape is said to be the birthplace of the legend of Urashima Taro who saved a turtle,
it took him to Ryugu-jo (the Palace of the Dragon as a token of it’s gratitude). Sea turtles come
to lay eggs on the beach near this place, and local people love them as the protective god of the sea.
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Ryugu Shrine |
Nagasaki-bana Cape |
Lighthouse at the Cape |
The new worship hall of the shrine was built in 2011. The name of popular limited express for
sightseeing “Ibusuki-tamate-bako” is associated with the legend of Urashima Taro. Tamate-bako
is a box Otohime gave to Urashima Taro. This shrine is becoming popular as a power spot of
matchmaking and good fortune in love. There are shells in a big pot. It is said that if you write
your wish on a shell and dedicate it, your wish will be granted.
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Shrine main building |
Urashima Taro |
Shell dedevate house |
General information
| Address | 1578-8 Yamagawa-Okachogamizu, Ibusuki-city, Kagoshima-prefecture |
| Access | 15 minutes by a vehicle from JR Yamagawa Station |
