Nanyo Shrine

#6 among destinations in Palau

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Facts and practical information

Nanyo Shrine is a Shinto shrine located on the island of Koror, in Palau. The shrine was the ichinomiya of the government of the South Seas Mandate, a League of Nations mandated territory administered by the Empire of Japan. It was established in 1940 and designated for the veneration of Amaterasu Omikami. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 7°20'23"N, 134°29'49"E

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Day trips

Nanyo Shrine – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Koror–Babeldaob Bridge, Belau National Museum, Uet era Ngermeuangel, Goby Lake.

1.6 miN
Bridge
Koror–Babeldaob Bridge
42 min walk • The Koror–Babeldaob Bridge is a bridge in Palau that connects Koror and Babeldaob Islands. It is a reinforced concrete, portal frame, cable-stayed bridge with a total length of 413 m.
1.5 miW
Specialty museum, Museum
Belau National Museum, Koror
38 min walk • The Belau National Museum, previously Palau Museum, is a museum in Koror, Palau. It is the oldest continuously run museum in Micronesia.
1.4 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Uet era Ngermeuangel
36 min walk • Uet era Ngermeuangel is a marine lake located on Koror island in Palau. There are about 70 other marine lakes located throughout the Rock Islands and Koror.
1.7 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Goby Lake
44 min walk • Goby Lake is a marine lake located on Koror island in Palau. There are about 70 other marine lakes located throughout the Rock Islands and Koror.
1.7 miW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
National Stadium, Koror
45 min walk • The Palau National Stadium is a multi-purpose sports stadium in Koror City, Palau. It is used primarily for track and field events as well as many football matches. The stadium can seat 4000 people.
2.9 miW
Island
Malakal Island
74 min walk • For those looking to soak up the sun and relax on pristine beaches, Malakal Island boasts several secluded coves and sandy shores. Visitors can unwind in the shade of swaying palm trees or take a refreshing dip in the warm, inviting waters.

Nanyo Shrine

Facts and practical information

Nanyo Shrine – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Koror–Babeldaob Bridge

Belau National Museum, Koror

Uet era Ngermeuangel

Goby Lake

National Stadium, Koror

Malakal Island