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Shoin Shrine

Shoin Shrine (松陰神社) is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Hagi, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. The shrine is dedicated to the memory of Yoshida Shoin, a prominent educator and political philosopher who played an important role in the Meiji Restoration of 1868.

Yoshida Shoin was a key figure in the movement to overthrow the Tokugawa Shogunate and restore power to the emperor. He was also a respected teacher who had a profound impact on many of his students, including future leaders of Japan such as Ito Hirobumi and Yamagata Aritomo.

The shrine was built in 1882 on the site where Shoin was executed by the shogunate for his political activities. It is located on a hill overlooking the city of Hagi and features several beautiful gardens and structures. The main hall of the shrine is known for its intricate wood carvings and artwork, which depict scenes from the life of Yoshida Shoin.

Visitors to Shoin Shrine can also explore the Shoin Sensei Memorial Museum (松陰先生記念館), located within the shrine grounds, which houses various artifacts and exhibits related to Yoshida Shoin and his role in Japanese history. The museum features a collection of documents, books, and personal belongings of Shoin. For a deeper understanding of his life and philosophy, visitors can also visit the Yoshida Shoin History Museum (吉田松陰歴史館) in Hagi.

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  1. Getting there
    1. By Bus
    2. By Train and Bus
    3. By Bicycle
    4. By Taxi
  2. Details
  3. Nearby Attractions

Getting there

By Bus

From Shin-Yamaguchi Station:

  • Take the Super Hagi-go bus (nonstop)
  • Get off at Higashi Hagi Station
  • Journey time: About 1 hour
  • From Higashi Hagi Station:
  • 20-minute walk to the shrine

By Train and Bus

  • Take JR to Shin-Yamaguchi Station
  • From Shin-Yamaguchi Station:
  1. Take Chugoku JR Bus via Yamaguchi City (Limited Express Hagi)
  2. Get off at JR Higashi-Hagi Station
  • Journey time: About 90 minutes
  • From Higashi-Hagi Station:
  • 15-minute walk to the shrine

By Bicycle

  • Rent a bicycle near Higashi Hagi Station
  • Cycle to the shrine
  • Journey time: About 10 minutes

By Taxi

  • From Higashi Hagi Station:
  • 5-minute taxi ride to the shrine

Details

Hours7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
AdmissionFree
Phone+81 3-3421-4834
Address4-35-1 Wakabayashi, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 154-0023
Official Websitehttps://showin-jinja.or.jp/
TOC
  1. Getting there
    1. By Bus
    2. By Train and Bus
    3. By Bicycle
    4. By Taxi
  2. Details
  3. Nearby Attractions
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