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Kameoka-jinja Shrine In 1880 four shrines that were located on the Hirado Castle grounds were merged together into Kameoka-jinja Shrine. It is the main site of the famous Hirado Okunchi festival that takes places in October. Kameoka-jinja Shrine is located in Kameoka Park, in the Hirado Castle grounds, which is visited throughout the year by visitors to the castle and locals alike. For more information click here |
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Saikyô-ji Temple At the southern end of Hirado City Centre you can find the brightly coloured pagoda of Saikyô-ji Temple. It is also known as Kôya-san Of The West as it is one of the main religious centres connected with Kûkai in western Kyushu. It is said that Saikyô-ji Temple has got one of the best art collections among the temples and shrines in Kyushu and there are nice views from the top of the pagoda. For more information click here |
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Kômyô-ji Temple and Zuiun-ji Temple These two temples are mostly famous as part of the view of both temples and a church. The view of the spire and cross of the Catholic Hirado Church in combination with the traditionally Japanese tiled roofs of the two temples has become representative of Hirado as it shows the mixture of Japanese and Western cultures. From both temples one can look out over the harbour of Hirado. For more information click here |
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Yûkô-ji Temple Kôgetsu-an Temple was relocated from Oshima in 1695 by the 30th feudal lord of the Matsura clan, Takashi (Yûkô) to its current location and was renamed to Shunrinzan Yûkô-ji Temple. It is especially famous for the red Kaizan-dô Hall, an Important Tangible Cultural Property built in 1696. You can access this temple by walking up the flight of stairs that lead all the way up from the coastline. For more information click here |
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Ikitsuki Daigyoran Kannon Statue This large Kannon statue is the largest bronze statue in Japan with a height of 18 metres and weighing around 150 ton. It sits on a 3 metre high stone foundation and has a pearl of 2.5 centimetres attached on its brow. The Ikitsuki Daigyoran Kannon prays for world peace and the safety of those that are out on the sea. It also mourns over all shipwrecked people and marine animals. For more information click here |
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Fumon-ji Temple Fumon-ji Temple in Kigatsu Town is the old site of the Ryûzui-ji Temple from where you can look out over Kigatsu Bay. Therefs a quiet peaceful atmosphere and a charming garden in the temple grounds. It is mostly known for the Keishuku-dô Hall, also known as the Ippon-dô Hall. From the temple you can walk up a long flight of stairs to Suidake Hill. In April the Kigatsu Spring Lantern Festival is held here. For more information click here |