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Usa Jingu Shrine
Usa Jingu Shrine · 宇佐神宮
At Usa Jingu, explore a history in which shrine worship and Buddhism developed together. Learn how the two faiths combined as you walk the worship approach.
Passing Nakamise and Shirobashi, then following Omotesando and Usa Torii, brings you to the main shrine area.
Visitor information
Admission
Worship is free. Check separate fees for parking and associated facilities.
Opening hours
The grounds are listed as open at all times. The upper shrine is accessible 6 a.m.–6 p.m., with New Year exceptions. Special prayer applications are accepted 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
What to see at Usa Jingu Shrine · 宇佐神宮
An intertwined shrine and Buddhist history
The history of shrine worship and Buddhism combining offers a way to understand Usa Jingu. Learn about the two faiths' shared history as you explore the grounds.
The approach from the stop to the main shrine
Pass Nakamise and Shirobashi, then walk Omotesando through Usa Torii to the main shrine area. After worship, return along the same route. Allow walking time between the bus stop and main shrine in your itinerary.
Usa City official Usa Hachiman stop and worship approach map
How to get to Usa Jingu Shrine · 宇佐神宮
Take a Yokkaichi-direction bus from Usa Station-mae to Usa Hachiman stop. Cross the Usa Jingu-iriguchi intersection on National Route 10 toward the shrine. Pass Nakamise, Shirobashi, the Omotesando approach and Usa Torii to reach the main shrine area. After worship, retrace the route to the stop and take a Bungo-Takada-direction bus via Usa Station-mae. Check weekday/weekend timetables for your date and onsite restrictions. JR and bus fares are excluded from the guide itinerary's subtotal.
Operator weekday/weekend timetables: Usa Station-mae ↔ Usa Hachiman Usa City official Usa Hachiman stop and worship approach map
Visit tips
Visit within the upper shrine's hours
The upper shrine is accessible 6 a.m.–6 p.m., with possible changes during the New Year period. Grounds being open at all times does not mean the upper shrine is accessible at any hour. Plan worship within the upper shrine's hours for your date.
The return bus to Usa Station
Outbound, take a Yokkaichi-direction bus from Usa Station-mae to Usa Hachiman. Return on a Bungo-Takada-direction bus via Usa Station-mae. Distinguish weekday and weekend timetables, and allow time to walk from the main shrine back to the stop. Follow onsite guidance if access is restricted.
Operator weekday/weekend timetables: Usa Station-mae ↔ Usa Hachiman Usa City official Usa Hachiman stop and worship approach map
Questions about Usa Jingu Shrine · 宇佐神宮
Is the main shrine immediately in front of Usa Hachiman stop?
You need to walk the approach from the stop. Cross the Usa Jingu-iriguchi intersection toward the shrine, then pass Nakamise, Shirobashi, Omotesando and Usa Torii. Allow time to walk back to the stop for your return bus.
Usa City official Usa Hachiman stop and worship approach map
Can I enter the upper shrine at night?
The upper shrine is accessible 6 a.m.–6 p.m., with New Year exceptions. The grounds' all-hours access guidance differs from the upper shrine's entry hours. Follow the upper shrine's guidance for your visit date.
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- Tourism association access and hours ·
- Operator weekday/weekend timetables: Usa Station-mae ↔ Usa Hachiman ·
- Usa City official Usa Hachiman stop and worship approach map ·
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