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Takasu Shrine
13/07/2021 / Last updated : 28/10/2021 d.d Kyushu 2020-21

Takasu Shrine and Koshin-zuka  高須神社、庚申塚

As travel in a time of pandemic is anti-social, it has been a time of exploring or revisiting little local gems. Takasu Shrine 高祖神社 One of these is Takasu shrine located in Takasu, Itoshima Kyushu. This place is not particularly famous or spectacular, but it is worth a visit. I say it is not famous, but it has an historical record dating back to 1197. Its origins are, as they say, lost in the mists of time, The shrine is related to Takasu Castle the remains of which we did not explore as they appeared to be lost in the tangles of undergrowth. It also has a special stage for shrine […]

Kora Taisha
02/05/2021 / Last updated : 28/10/2021 d.d Kyushu 2020-21

Kora Taisha shrine and Rhododendron hiking in Kurume 高良大社

Kora Taisha Hiking in Kurume Today we plan to hike the Kyushu Olle hiking course to Kora Taisha shrine in Kurume. We take the Kyushu highway and exit at the Kurume interchange. From here it is a short drive that quickly leaves the town and begins to climb through narrow streets. Soon the houses are left behind and the road climbs steeply, with numerous bends, through wooded mountain or steep hillside. The full Olle hiking course starts from Kurume University station and ends at Mii station further down the line. This complete course necessitates taking the train and, as we are accompanied by a large dog, this is not feasible. […]

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