Aoi Aso Shrine

Aoi Aso Shrine (青井阿蘇神社, Aoi Aso Jinja) is a Shinto shrine in Hitoyoshi, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. It is colloquially known as Aoi-san (青井さん). It was originally established as a prefectural shrine, but is currently designated as a national shrine (別表神社, Beppyo Jinja).

Aoi Aso Shrine (青井阿蘇神社, Aoi Aso Jinja)
Oratory (National Treasure of Japan)
Religion
AffiliationShinto
Location
LocationHitoyoshi, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan
Shown within Japan
Geographic coordinates32°12′48″N 130°45′10″E
Glossary of Shinto
Rōmon (National Treasure of Japan)

Five of the structures of Aoi Aso Shrine, the Main Hall (本殿, honden), Offering Hall (幣殿, heiden), Oratory (拝殿, haiden), the two-storied Rōmon (楼門) gate and the Corridor (廊, rō) are listed as National Treasures of Japan.

References
  • The Agency for Cultural Affairs (1 November 2008). 国指定文化財 データベース. Database of National Cultural Properties (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 30 March 2009. Retrieved 16 April 2009.
  • 258076699 Aoi Aso Shrine on OpenStreetMap


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