A Shinto shrine located in Kagoshima Prefecture, part of the network of shrines serving local communities in southern Kyushu.
- Religion
- shinto
- Coordinates
- 31.6109566, 130.617116
Visitor tip
Check locally for festival dates and seasonal celebrations that may showcase regional Kagoshima traditions.
Historical note
The shrine's name 'Nanpo' meaning 'southern direction' reflects its geographical position in the southern regions of Japan. Like many local shrines in Kagoshima, it likely developed to serve the spiritual needs of the surrounding community.