Ryūgū Jinja

Ryūgū Jinja is a shrine in , . Ryūgū Jinja is situated nearby to the scenic viewpoint , as well as near the quarter .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Cape Nagasaki-bana and Nishi-Ōyama Station.

Scenic viewpoint
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Nagasakibana, also known as Cape Nagasakibana or Cape Ryūgū, is the most southern headland on the at the entrance to . The cape has a lighthouse, is the location of a statue of Urashima Tarō, the fisherman in a Japanese fairy tale, and the Ryūgū Shrine. is situated 270 metres southwest of Ryūgū Jinja.

Railway station
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is a passenger railway station located in the city of Ibusuki, , . It is operated by JR Kyushu. A monument at the station proclaims it to be the southernmost train station of Japan Railways. is situated 4 km north of Ryūgū Jinja.

Community center
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is a community center, which is situated 2½ km north of Ryūgū Jinja.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Yamagawa-Okachogamizu and Yamagawa.

Quarter
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is a quarter.

Suburb
was a town located in Ibusuki District, , . This town is known for its fisheries, and is well known for its fish Katsuo. is situated 5 km north of Ryūgū Jinja.

Quarter
Photo: Ray go, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a quarter, which is situated 5 km northwest of Ryūgū Jinja.

Ryūgū Jinja

Latitude
31.15783° or 31° 9′ 28″ north
Longitude
130.58817° or 130° 35′ 17″ east
Open location code
8Q3G5H5Q+47
Geo­Names ID
10182437
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Satellite Map

Discover Ryūgū Jinja from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

“Ryūgū Jinja” goes by many names.
  • Japanese: “竜宮神社”

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