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Haruna Shrine

Haruna Shrine

榛名神社

Haruna Shrine is an old Shinto shrine on Mt. Haruna, in the city of Takasaki. It is thought to be about 1,400 years old. The shrine is built among the rocky cliffs of the mountain, which gives it a dramatic look.

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Visitor information

Admission

Entry is free.

Getting there

About 50 minutes by bus from Takasaki Station.

About 50 minutes by car from Takasaki IC on the Kan-Etsu Expressway.

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Tips for Muslim visitors

  • The main hall is built against a large rock (Misugata-iwa), inside which the shrine's sacred object is enshrined. Visitors may simply look around the buildings.
  • From the Haruna-jinja-mae bus stop it is a 15-minute walk; buses from JR Takasaki Station run about once an hour.
  • Shinto shrines are open to everyone. Bowing, clapping and washing at the purification basin are optional; you can simply look around.
  • Shrines are usually busiest at New Year and during festivals. Early morning is often the calmest time to visit.
  • Charms, fortune slips and votive tablets are religious items. You do not need to buy or use them.
  • Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Gunma and the verified places to pray nearby.
  • Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.

Prayer times in Gunma

Today (5 Nov 2026)

  1. Fajr04:33
  2. Sunrise06:10
  3. Dhuhr11:29
  4. Asr14:22
  5. Maghrib16:44
  6. Isha18:11

Times are calculated for Maebashi. Times may differ elsewhere in Gunma.

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Places to pray near Haruna Shrine

We have not verified a place to pray near here yet. Many large stations, airports and department stores in Japan have prayer rooms.

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Halal food near Haruna Shrine

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Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): visit-gunma.jp, haruna.or.jp