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Usa Jingu Shrine
Usa Jingu Shrine · 宇佐神宮
At Usa Jingu, explore the history of Shinto and Buddhism coexisting. Learn about their historical combination, then walk the shrine approach.
Continue through Nakamise and Shirobashi, then Omotesando and Usa Torii to the main sanctuary.
Visitor information
Admission
Worship is free. Check separate fees for parking and associated facilities.
Opening hours
Grounds are listed as continuously open. Upper-shrine entry is 06:00–18:00, with New Year exceptions. Special prayer reception is 09:00–16:00.
What to see at Usa Jingu Shrine
A history of Shinto and Buddhism together
The historical combination of Shinto and Buddhism helps explain Usa Jingu. Learn about their coexistence while exploring the grounds.
The approach from bus stop to main sanctuary
Continue through Nakamise, Shirobashi, Omotesando and Usa Torii to the main sanctuary. Retrace the same route after worship. Include the stop–sanctuary walk in your day.
How to get to Usa Jingu Shrine
Take a Yokkaichi-bound bus from Usa-Ekimae to Usa-Hachiman. Cross National Route 10 at Usa Jingu entrance intersection towards the shrine. Continue through Nakamise, Shirobashi, Omotesando and Usa Torii to the main sanctuary. Retrace the same route to the stop and return on a Bungotakada-bound bus via Usa-Ekimae. Check dated weekday and weekend timetables and on-site restrictions. JR and bus fares are excluded from itinerary subtotals.
Operator weekday/weekend Usa-Ekimae–Usa-Hachiman return timetables Usa city official Usa-Hachiman stop and shrine approach map
Before you visit
Visit during upper-shrine opening hours
The upper shrine opens 06:00–18:00, with possible New Year changes. Even with continuously open grounds, upper-shrine entry has separate hours. Plan worship for your date's upper-shrine opening.
The bus back to Usa Station
Go from Usa-Ekimae on a Yokkaichi-bound bus to Usa-Hachiman. Return towards Bungotakada via Usa-Ekimae. Distinguish weekday and weekend timetables and allow the main-sanctuary-to-stop walk. Follow on-site restrictions.
Operator weekday/weekend Usa-Ekimae–Usa-Hachiman return timetables Usa city official Usa-Hachiman stop and shrine approach map
Questions about Usa Jingu Shrine
Is the main sanctuary directly beside Usa-Hachiman stop?
You need to walk the approach. Cross Usa Jingu entrance intersection towards the shrine and continue through Nakamise, Shirobashi, Omotesando and Usa Torii. Allow the return walk to the stop before your bus.
Can I enter the upper shrine at night?
Upper-shrine opening is 06:00–18:00, with New Year exceptions. Continuously open grounds and upper-shrine entry have different hours. Follow dated upper-shrine guidance.
Official sources
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- Operator weekday/weekend Usa-Ekimae–Usa-Hachiman return timetables ·
- Usa city official Usa-Hachiman stop and shrine approach map ·
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