Koura Taisha Shrine

About

A shrine with a lantern-lined staircase offering epic sunset views over kurume city.

Why go

• Offers breathtaking panoramic views of the city
• Beautiful view of the sunset and city lights

Must try

• Lantern-lit staircase at night
• Limited-time light-up event in August
• View of Kurume city's nightscape
• Scenic staircase leading to a city view
• Free automatic slope-car through the forest

Pro tips

• Access by taxi/car from JR Kurume or Nishitetsu Kurume Station
• About 15 mins by taxi from JR Kurume University Station
• 1 Km from Mii Station
• Take the free automatic slope-car

Good to know

• Lanterns only lit one month a year during August
• Limited-time illumination in January and August

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Rating

4.4 / 5 (2946 reviews)

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