[2025 Kurume Attraction] Travel Guide for KOURATAISHA (Updated Jan)

Location: Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture Kora Taisha Shrine, located halfway up Mount Kora, is not only a historical and cultural landmark of Kurume City in Fukuoka but also an excellent spot to enjoy sunsets and night views. The shrine's observation deck offers a wide view, and in the evening, the sunset that dyes the sky red and the gradually lighting city create a mesmerizing scene. 🌟 Highlights • Sunset Views: The observation deck is a great place to watch the sunset, with the afterglow illuminating the entire city and the distant Ariake Sea, creating a stunning view. • Romantic Night Views: After nightfall, the lights of Kurume City shine brightly, and the city night view, like a sea of stars, feels like a dream world. • Tranquil Atmosphere: The shrine is quiet and peaceful in the evening, with a cool mountain breeze that relaxes both body and mind. 📸 Photography Tips • Sunset and City: Capture the changing layers of the sky at sunset, perfectly blending the afterglow with the cityscape. • Panoramic Night View: Use a wide-angle lens to photograph the night view of Kurume City, showcasing the beauty of the city lights. • Shrine Silhouette: Use the shrine's torii gate or buildings as the foreground to shoot sunset silhouettes, adding more artistic sense. 🚶♂️ Access and Tips Take a bus from Kurume Station to the Kora Mountain trailhead, and walk about 30 minutes to reach the shrine. It is recommended to visit in the evening to enjoy the sunset and stay until night to view the city nightscape. Remember to bring warm clothing to cope with the mountain's low temperatures. 📷 Equipment: Nikon ZF

Koura Shrine, located at the western end of the Mino Mountain Range at an altitude of 312 meters, was once one of the highest-ranked shrines in Japan. It is the first palace of Chikugo. The creation of Koura Tamataru Shrine is said to have been in the first year of Emperor Richu (400 AD), and in 897 it was granted the highest rank of Shoichii. As a Myojin Taisha (a shrine that enshrines famous gods) registered in the Engishiki Jinmyocho, it holds a very high status. If your schedule allows, it is highly recommended to stay here from evening to night, enjoying the beautiful and endless Chikugo sunset, and then appreciate the surreal and indescribable night view where the ancient and modern blend together, with the red torii, the glowing lanterns on both sides of the stone steps, and the distant modern city lights merging into one. It is definitely worth a visit.