Motonosumi Inari Shrine
123 vermillion torii gates cascade down a dramatic sea cliff to a sacred sea cave. Toss a coin into the torii-top coin box for good luck — it is notoriously difficult.
Location
Location available to Pro members
Upgrade to ProPro Spot
Upgrade to Pro to access local tips, secret timing, and insider highlights for this spot.
Upgrade to Pro — $4.99/moLocal Tips
The 123 torii gates cascading down a clifftop to the Sea of Japan are one of Japan's most dramatic shrine approaches. The offering box is at the top of the last torii (not at the bottom) — successfully throwing a coin in is considered good fortune and genuinely difficult. Visit in the golden hour before sunset when the orange torii glow intensely. Remote — 40 min drive from Nagato city.
Add to your AI itinerary
Let AI build a multi-day trip around this spot.
Advertisement
More in Yamaguchi
Akiyoshidai Karst Plateau
Japan's largest karst plateau, where thousands of exposed limestone pillars dot a vast green grassland. The contrast looks almost prehistoric — like standing on another planet.
Akiyoshido Cave
Japan's largest limestone cave stretches 8km, with 1km open to visitors. Stalactites, underground rivers, and cathedral chambers formed over 300 million years.
Chomonkyo Gorge
A 13km river gorge with 188 named rock formations, waterfalls, and emerald pools. The autumn foliage turns the canyon walls into a blaze of red and gold.