Motonosumi Shrine

The shrine features 123 red torii gates forming a path that stretches down a seaside cliff, leading visitors toward small statues at the ocean edge.

In 1955, a local resident established the shrine after encountering a white fox spirit, which led to the gradual construction of the gates starting in 1987.

The shrine incorporates an elevated offering box placed four meters high on the main torii gate, where visitors throw coins to receive blessings.

The shrine requires private transportation, as no direct buses connect from Nagato-Furuichi Station, making rental cars from Hagi or Shimonoseki the best option.

Each of the 123 vermillion gates was individually donated by local supporters, creating a continuous tunnel that frames views of the Sea of Japan.

Location: Nagato

Inception: 1955

Fee: No

Address: 山口県長門市油谷津黄498 759-4712 長門市油谷津黄498

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 05:30-17:30

GPS coordinates: 34.41989,131.06278

Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:13