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Sights in Hioki, Kagoshima
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Shimazu Takahisa and Saint Xavier Meeting Monument
Monument to Shimazu Takahisa's 1549 meeting with Xavier, after which he permitted Japan's first Christian mission.
Shiroyama Park (Ichiuji Castle Ruins)
142m hill park and Ichiuji Castle ruins with a 16m observatory and spring cherry blossoms.
Tokushige Shrine
Shrine to Shimazu Yoshihiro, former Myoen-ji, staging the traditional Myoenji-mairi armor procession.
Shinko-in Temple Ruins (Birthplace of Shinko Dumplings)
Former Zen temple founded by monk Sekioku Shinryo; birthplace of shinko dumplings, now gone.
Thousand Camphor Trees of Onamuchi Shrine
City natural monument of camphor trees over 800 years old; about twenty seem like a thousand.
Kurokawa Cave
Two caves near Futamata River, ancient dwellings from early Jomon through Heian, excavated in Showa 30s.
Nakajima Joraku-in
Birthplace of Satsuma biwa where blind monks performed Myoon Juniraku each October 12 until 2019.
Onamuchi Shrine
Said to be where Ninigi briefly resided after descending at Kirishima; yabusame is held every November 23.
Lord Shimazu Yoshihiro Bronze Statue
Called a great general and war god, Yoshihiro's bronze statue greets you at JR Ijuin Station.
Onrin-ji Temple Ruins (Komatsu Family Cemetery)
Komatsu family temple ruins holding graves, including 29th head Tatewaki.
Chin Jukan Kiln
Satsuma-ware kiln over 400 years old, using Kagoshima clay and a climbing kiln, with museum, shop, and cafe.
Monument to Saigo Nanshu's Visit
Saigo recuperated at Fukiage Onsen in 1870 and 1874; locals erected this monument in 1927.
Tokushige-Yokoi-Kagoshima Line (Prefectural Route 206)
About 4 km of cherry trees line the sidewalk on the Myoenji Pilgrimage route.
Saigo-dono Residence Site and Washbasin
Saigo bought sunny land and gifted building costs. A washbasin said to be his and a monument remain.
Saigo Takamori's Sitting Stone
Stone in Fukiage Bono said to be where Saigo sat; villagers gathered to hear him.
Keizan-ji Temple Ruins (Grave of Akayama Yukie)
Former Soto temple site abolished around 1869, with graves of Tadanori and Akayama Yukie.
Araigawa Hydrangea Garden
Private free hydrangea garden in Higashiichiki, Hioki, about 30 minutes from Kagoshima. About 30 varieties, 500 plants; best in June.
Kosazuke Rock
Yang stone said to grant children to those who touch it, legendarily wed to a yin stone at Uchinoda Park.
The Rock That Looks About to Fall
Stacked boulders behind Myoken Shrine look ready to fall but never do; exam students pray to pass.