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Aoi Aso Shrine
Ancient shrine founded in 806 with five buildings set as National Treasures.
Look to Hitoyoshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture to find a remarkably ancient shrine founded in the first year of Daido (806). Many locals revere this site as the main guardian over the Hitoyoshi-Kuma region and endearingly refer to it as “Aoi-san". The main hall, corridors, offering hall, worship hall, and gate were constructed between 1610 and 1613 during the Keicho era and keep the esteemed designation of National Treasure. Even in Japan, it’s an architectural rarity for all buildings on the shrine grounds to remain from the same building period.
The shrine buildings are decorated in vibrant, multicolored motifs of the Momoyama style, with the most distinctive feature being the steeply sloping thatched roof and high ridge. This steep thatched roof is a common characteristic of historical buildings in the Hitoyoshi-Kuma region. Look even closer and you might spot fine details like intricate carvings of dragons to symbolize Takeiwatatsu no Mikoto, the shrine deity across the walls.
In September 2023, the "Aoi no Mori National Treasure Memorial Hall" was completed on the shrine grounds. The memorial hall was constructed to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the shrine's designation as a National Treasure, with the design by architect Kengo Kuma. The gallery features exhibits such as a 400-year-old portable shrine.
Highlights
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Five buildings, including the main hall, are designated as National Treasures.
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The steep thatched roof and other features showcase the Momoyama style.
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Don’t miss the Aoi no Mori National Treasure Memorial Hall, designed by architect Kengo Kuma.
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The gate, designated as a National Treasure, harmonizes the Zen-style and Momoyama-style architecture.
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Dragon carvings are featured in the shrine buildings, inspired by the deity, Takeiwatatsu no Mikoto.
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Sacred masks are installed under the eaves at the four corners of the gate's roof.
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Are there brochures or informational signs available in foreign languages? (If so, please specify the supported languages.)
There are no brochures, but there are informational signs available in foreign languages.
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Do you offer Goshuin (temple/stamp book) stamps?
Yes, we offer Goshuin stamps, including seasonal and special designs.
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Are coin lockers available?
Not available.
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Is parking available?
Yes.
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Are there set hours for receiving Goshuin stamps?
Goshuin stamps can be received between 9:00am and 4:00pm.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 青井阿蘇神社
- Postal Code
- 868-0005
- Address
- 118 Kamiaoimachi, Hitoyoshi City, Kumamoto
- Telephone
- 0966-22-2274
- Closed
- Open every day
- Business Hours
- 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Admission
- Free
- Access
- About 5 minutes walk from JR Hitoyoshi station
- Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)