Aso Shrine

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Aso Shrine is a sacred shrine with a history of more than 2000 years, and is the head shrine of Aso faith. Reconstructed from the earthquake, its figure conveys the indomitable spirit of Kumamoto's people and deep faith to Aso to the present. The vast precinct has solemn air that makes you feel the weight of history, and it deeply purifies the soul of visiting people. For travelers who want to feel the beauty of Japan's Shinto tradition and the breath of Aso's gods with their five senses, it is the best power spot that should be visited at least once in your life.

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【阿蘇神社】拝殿再建までの歩み

Aso Shrine

#1【阿蘇神社権禰宜内村泰彰さん】Hiroaki Uchimura - Assistant Senior Priest at Aso Shrine -

Aso Shrine

Address: 3083-1 Ichinomiyachomiyaji, Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture
Website: http://asojinja.or.jp/
Operator: Aso Shrine

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