2020 Taketa, Taketa City, Oita Prefecture
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Cost per person
¥500
Hirose Shrine in Taketa City is dedicated to Takeo Hirose, a local hero and naval officer who died in the Russo-Japanese War and was deified as a war god. The shrine, established in 1935, features a statue of Hirose near the entrance and a steep staircase leading to the main hall. Visitors can explore the Hirose Takeo Memorial Hall on the grounds. Located on a hill near Oka Castle Ruins, the shrine offers scenic views of Taketa. It's a 15-minute walk from Bungo-Taketa Station.