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Buried Shrine Gate, Kagoshima

3.7

#2 of 23 in Historic Sites in Kagoshima

Religious Site Tourist Spot

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Imagine the sheer force of nature at Buried Shrine Gate, an entrance to a Shinto temple buried 2 m (6 ft) under volcanic ash for over a century. The powerful eruption of Mount Sakura in 1914 catapulted ash and pumice 7 km (4.5 mi) into the air, creating a 2 m (6.6 ft) high ash deposit in a single night, and leaving only 1 m (3.3 ft) of the gate still visible above the ground. The lava also covered an entire village of 687 houses, whose roofs stayed visible above the ground. Add Buried Shrine Gate to your Kagoshima travel itinerary, and discover new vacation ideas by using our Kagoshima journey builder website.

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3.9

• By DRWMETMAN

  This shrine buried by volcanic ash was restored by junior high children. The displays are all in Japanese; so, I would not have known had my local hosts shared that info. It's just impressive that...  more »

• By cpcog

  It is impressive to see it. The power of nature could be scary. Park the car opposite the shrine gate for free. Dont park at the car park in front of the gate. It costs you. You dont need to...  more »

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• By Samuel Wong

  It helps people understand scale of volcano eruption.

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• By Doris Yeung

  A must go sightseeing point, should not miss it

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