Nagoya Jinja: The Mystery of Its ‘Unmovable’ Status, Guarded by Nagoya Castle’s Kami, and the Footprints of Nobunaga
Nestled in a corner of Marunouchi, Nagoya’s bustling office district filled with towering buildings, lies...
December 2025
Iinari Jinja — Unraveling the Mystery and History of the ‘Giant Water Pillar’ that Suddenly Appeared in Oshamambe
Basic Information Name: Iinari Jinja (Iinari Shrine) – While sometimes pronounced “Ibu”, the official pronunciation...
Japan’s First Tenmangu! Explore the History of Hofu Tenmangu, its Untold Legends, and Anime Holy Sites.
Hofu Tenmangu jinja, located in Hofu City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, is a shrine dedicated to Sugawara...
The mystical grove woven by messengers of the kami and three thousand lanterns — Delve into the profound depths of Kasuga Taisha, a World Heritage Site.
Basic Information Kasuga Taisha, located in Nara City, Nara Prefecture, was founded approximately 1300 years...
Giant Camphor Trees and Majestic Futon Daiko! Uncovering the Legends and Mysteries of Sakai’s Ancient Shrine, Mozu Hachiman-gū
Mozu Hachimangu jinja, located in Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture, stands just south of the World...
The Mysterious Legend that Rests at Kobe’s “Nagata-san”! Discover the captivating allure of Nagata Jinja, a shrine overflowing with mystery, where chickens are cherished and prayers are offered to red stingrays.
Basic Information Location: 3-1-1 Nagata-cho, Nagata-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture Main Kami: Kotoshiro-nushi-no-kami (affectionately known...
The Allure of Kasama Inari Jinja in Ibaraki: Explore 1300 Years of History and Unravel the Mystery of Its ‘Living Sculptures’!
Basic Information Location: 1 Kasama, Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture Enshrined kami: Uka-no-Mitama-no-Kami Founded: Hakuchi 2...
Nakatsu Jinja, Guardian Kami of Nakatsu Castle: A Sacred Place Infused with Kuroda Kanbei’s Stone Walls and 580 Years of Tradition
Basic Information: Location: Oita Prefecture, Nakatsu City, Ninomachi 1273-1 (within Nakatsu Castle Park) Enshrined Kami:...
Toyofuku Aso Jinja: A Mysterious Grove Hidden within Uki City’s Ancient Castle – Discover Legends of Giant Trees and Giants, and Step into the World of Natsume’s Book of Friends.
Basic Information Name: Toyofuku Aso jinja (Toyofuku Aso Shrine) Location: 503 Toyofuku, Matsubase-machi, Uki City,...
Hibara Jinja: A Sacred ‘Moto Ise’ Site Etched in Eternal Time – Mysteries and Legends Slumbering Beyond the Mitsu-Torii
Walking along the Yamanobe-no-Michi, said to be Japan’s oldest road, in Sakurai City, Nara Prefecture,...