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Motonosumi Shrine 元乃隅神社

Checked October 2026 · next check January 2027 · On our list

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Visiting Motonosumi Shrine today

  • What it is: A small Inari shrine on a cliff above the Sea of Japan, famous for its line of 123 red torii gates running down to the rocks.
  • Getting there: No bus serves it. Take a taxi of about 20 minutes from JR Nagato-Furuichi or Hitomaru station, or drive about 60 minutes from Mine IC.
  • Hours: 9:30–16:30. Visits are suspended on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from March to November 2026. The torii are under repair, so you cannot walk through them until at least spring 2027.
  • Admission: Free. Car parking is ¥300 for the first hour, with a ¥500 maximum.
  • Tip: Check the Nagato tourism notice before going. The weekend closures have exceptions such as Golden Week and Obon, and the repairs affect what you can see.
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Calm, clear days give the best blue-sea contrast; weekend visits are suspended March–November 2026.

Checked against: Oidemase Yamaguchi: Motonosumi Shrine · Nagato Tourism (nanavi): Motonosumi Shrine. Check opening times and prices before you go.

Motonosumi Shrine on Shibuya246

We haven't been yet, so there are no photos here. The notes above come from official sources and are checked every quarter. Our own photos and story will appear here after we visit.