Kora Taisha Shrine, Kurume, Japan
Maximilian Lehrke
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Japan Kora Taisha Shrine, Kurume

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The Kora Taisha Shrine, located in Kurume, is a deeply revered spiritual site boasting the largest Shinto structure in all of Kyushu. Here you can enjoy the 312-Meter-High Panorama to Kurume.

Photography Tips

!!!!Come in AUGUST!!!!

The Kento Festival, an iconic symbol of summer in Kurume, is held from August 1 to August 31. During it, both sides of the 131 stone steps leading to the shrine are illuminated by lanterns, weaving together an enchanting spectacle.

Travel Information

Parking possibilities are next to the steps just in front of the temple. You can take your own car up to this place or just take a taxi or the public bus.
Spot Type Outdoor
Crowd Factor A decent amount of people
Best Timing Blue hour/at night in summer
Sunrise & Sunset 05:08 - 19:23 | current local time: 20:44
Photo Themes City city at night city lights City skyline Cityscape japanese culture Japanese Temple Shinto shrine Shrine Skyline Temple

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