Motonosumi Shrine
元乃隅神社
Motonosumi Shrine stands on a cliff above the sea in Nagato and is famous for its long line of red torii gates. The shrine was founded in 1955. Its 123 torii gates were donated over ten years from 1987 and run for more than 100 meters from the Ryugu no Shiofuki sea spray spot. Visitors also look for the offering box placed high on top of a torii gate.
Visitor information
- Closed
Worship is suspended on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from March to November 2026. Check before you go.
- Admission
Car parking costs 300 yen for the first hour, then 100 yen for each extra hour, up to 500 yen.
- Getting there
No buses or trains go to the shrine, so drive or take a taxi. It is about 20 minutes by taxi from Nagato-Furuichi Station.
- Time needed
About an hour is enough to walk around the shrine.
Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.
Good to know
- Because the torii gates are being repaired, you cannot walk through them (as of September 2026).
- The road near the shrine is a narrow single lane and large buses also use it, so passing other cars is difficult.
Tips for Muslim visitors
- A line of 123 red torii gates leads down toward the sea cliffs.
- 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 Yamaguchi 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 Yamaguchi
Today (5 Nov 2026)
- Fajr05:02
- Sunrise06:37
- Dhuhr12:00
- Asr14:56
- Maghrib17:18
- Isha18:43
Times are calculated for Yamaguchi City. Times may differ elsewhere in Yamaguchi.
Places to pray near Motonosumi Shrine
We have not verified a place to pray near here yet. Many large stations, airports and department stores in Japan have prayer rooms.
Halal food near Motonosumi Shrine
We have not verified a halal restaurant near here yet. Until then, these guides can help you choose food safely:
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Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): yamaguchi-tourism.jp, japan.travel