原五社神社（黒神埋没鳥居）
Buried almost entirely by volcanic ash, this quiet shrine gate offers a striking glimpse of Sakurajima's raw power.
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- 鹿児島県鹿児島市黒神町（黒神中学校横）
Description
Located on the grounds of Haragosha Shrine next to a local elementary school, this compact site holds a stark artifact of Sakurajima's 1914 Taisho eruption. In a single day, falling ash buried a two-meter torii gate until only its top crossbeam remained above ground.
The gate stands quietly in its swallowed state—so understated it can take a moment to recognize. Despite a steady stream of visitors, the small setting remains noticeably calm, wrapped in the sounds of nature.