Verified [Verified] denotes information that has been published with confirmation of its owing parties.

Takeo Shrine

Visit the historic shrine and get power from the 3,000-year-old sacred tree.

3.63 2

Last update :

It is a 1200-year-old shrine located at the eastern foot of Mt.Mifune. Takeuchi no Sukune, the main deity, is known as the god of the longest life span in Japan and is said to bring good fortune, good luck, and protection from bad luck.

It is one of the venues for the "Takeo no Akari Meguri" event, in which the city's famous landmarks are lit up from sunset to 10 p.m. on weekends from July to November each year, and Takeo Shrine also offers a limited-time-only good luck charm.

The shrine is also notable for its Meoto Hinoki (a married couple of cypresses), joined at the base by the divine power of Emperor Chuai and Empress Jingu, who are the shrine's deities. Many people visit the shrine because it brings them together with men and women and with other people, work, money, and various other types of relationships. The Goshuin(red ink stamp) changes with the seasons and is also popular for its cute designs.

"Takeo no Ookusu big-camphor tree, " the sacred tree of Takeo Shrine, is a must-see along with Takeo Shrine. The 3,000-year-old camphor tree, found in the bamboo grove behind the shrine, is the seventh largest giant tree in Japan, with a height of 27 meters and a root circumference of 26 meters. The hollow at the base of the tree is as wide as 12 tatami mats, and inside the cavity is dedicated to the god Tenjin.

Highlights

  • "Takeo no Ookusu,big-camphor tree," which is brimming with vitality, will give you power.
  • You can also get the Goshuin(red ink stamp), which changes with the seasons.
  • Look for the heart-shaped stone embedded near the couple's cypresses.
  • The shrine is illuminated on weekends from July to November.

Photos

  • Takeo Shrine's main shrine pavilion

    Takeo Shrine's main shrine pavilion

  • Light-up Event Takeo no Akari-meguri

    Light-up Event Takeo no Akari-meguri

  • The mysterious atmosphere of the big camphor tree

    The mysterious atmosphere of the big camphor tree

  • Bamboo grove leading from Takeo Shrine to the big camphor tree

    Bamboo grove leading from Takeo Shrine to the big camphor tree

  • Meoto Hinoki (married couple cypresses)

    Meoto Hinoki (married couple cypresses)

Reviews

2
  • 范雯

    自然環境保護的很好,有一顆三千年之久的大楠樹。

  • HsinYun Wang

    神社內有顆超過三千年歷史的大楠樹,吸引眾人的目光,武雄神社內最受歡迎的是「大楠御守」,來這邊參觀的不妨帶一個回去。

Details

Name in Japanese
武雄神社
Postal Code
843-0022
Address
5327 Takeochotakeo, Takeo City, Saga
Telephone
0954-22-2976
Hours
Open all day for worship
Directions
20 min. walk from Takeo Onsen Station on JR Sasebo Line.
Credit Cards
Not accepted
Website
Official Website (Japanese)