Shinto shrineKumamoto

Kikuchi Shrine

菊池神社

Address: 熊本県菊池市隈府1257

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History

The shrine was founded in 1870 to commemorate Kikuchi Taketoki, Takeshige and Takemitsu, leaders of the Kikuchi family.

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Sources Kikuchi Tourism Association

Timeline

Founding, rebuilding, and milestones across the centuries.

1870
Construction
MeijiRecorded event
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Sources Kikuchi Tourism Association

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Explore the grounds

An illustrated overview of the grounds. Match the numbers to the landmarks below.

Numbered buildings have unconfirmed names and uses.

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Landmarks on this map

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Name and use unconfirmed
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Visiting information

Check before you go

Hours, admission and access can change. Confirm current details with the site before travelling.

Admission

Museum admission is ¥500 adults, ¥200 university/high-school pupils and ¥100 elementary/junior-high pupils. Visitors should ask the shrine office about using the museum.