What this area is like
At Motonosumi Shrine, 123 red torii gates run down to the sea cliffs. Nearby, the Tsunoshima Bridge crosses emerald water to Tsunoshima island.
Plan your visit
Public transport is very limited; a rental car or tour is the practical choice.
Choose your next step
Places to see in this area
Motonosumi Shrine
A line of 123 red torii gates winding down a green clifftop to the blue Sea of Japan.
- Access
- About 12 minutes by taxi from JR Nagato-Furuichi Station.
- Hours
- 7:00–16:30.
- Fee
- Free.
- Address
- 498 Yuya-Tsuo, Nagato, Yamaguchi
Visits are suspended on weekends and public holidays from March to November 2026, so go on a weekday and check the latest notice.
How to plan your time here
- A rental car is the practical way here; pair it with Tsunoshima Bridge and the Akiyoshidai plateau.
- Nagato-Yumoto Onsen makes a good overnight base.
Information checked 26 October 2026. Plans are JapaLens editorial suggestions, not on-site reviews. Hours and fees can change; check the official page before you go.