When you get off at the Sakurajima Ferry Terminal, Tsukiyomi Jinja is only a short walk away. You'll see the big torii (gate) from the street. The top of the shrine will reward you with a small observation deck and an amazing view of the volcano. Tsukiyomi Jinja was built about 1300 years ago, but it was moved from its original position after it got buried by lava during the Taisho eruption in 1914.
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Tsukiyomi Shrine
Enjoy an amazing view of Sakurajima
By Maren Pauli
Community writer
An amazing view of the volcano Sakurajima from the observation deck
You can see the entrance gate of Tsukiyomi Jinja from the street
The main building of the shrine, framed by a stone gate
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Tsukiyomi Jinja was moved to the current location after the big eruption in 1914
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Have a look over Kagoshima from the observation deck
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Kim Bergström
6 years ago
Stellar views!
Victoria Vlisides
9 years ago
Love the view from the observation deck :)
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