Nagasaki » Unzen, Shimabara

Tachibana Shrine

Tachibana Shrine has a vast 36,000-square-meter shrine grounds and the largest torii (gateway) made of granite in Kyushu.

At the end of the year, the “world’s largest kadomatsu,” recognized by the Guinness Book of Records, makes its appearance.
The giant kadomatsu, more than 11 meters high, is illuminated until dawn to welcome the new year in a solemn atmosphere.

Information

Name
Tachibana Shrine
橘神社
Link
Official Site
Address
Ogura, Chizashi Town, Unzen City, Nagasaki Prefecture
Telephone number
0957-37-2538
Access

40 minutes by bus from Isahaya Station

Unzen, Shimabara

Nagasaki