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Kazamiya Shrine: Guardian Deity of Ise Jingu Geku (Outer Shrine) – The Legend of the ‘Kamikaze’ that Repelled the Mongol Invasions and its Untold History

Basic Information Kazenomiya, located very close to the Main Sanctuary of Ise Jingu Geku (Toyouke...

The Mystery of Shimogoryo Jinja, Kyoto’s Guardian Kami, Which Enshrines Vengeful Spirits as Kami, and the Miracle of its Goryomizu

As you walk along Teramachi-dori Street in Kyoto, you’ll suddenly encounter the magnificent Shimogoryo jinja....

Japan’s Only Jinja Enshrining ‘Microbes’ – A Mysterious Spot! Discover the Fascinating Legends and Allure of Kin Jinja in Rittō City, Shiga Prefecture.

Rittō City, Shiga Prefecture. Here stands a jinja (Shinto shrine) with a curious name, said...

What is the true identity of the ‘Warrior Kami’ hidden along Yamato’s ancient paths? Unravel the mysteries and legends of Anashi ni Masu Hyōzu Jinja, the birthplace of sumo.

Basic Information Name: Anashinimasu Hyozu Jinja (anashi ni imasu hyozu jinja) Location: Anashi 1065, Sakurai...

Ariakeyama Jinja: A jinja of exquisite carvings and legendary tales, gazing upon Shinshu’s Fuji.

Ariakeyama jinja, located in Azumino City, Nagano Prefecture, is an ancient jinja dedicated to mountain...

The Guardian Kami of Iki and Katsumoto, Seibo-gu Shrine: Empress Jingu’s Victory Legend and the Mystery of 100,000 Buried Heads

Shomogu jinja, located on a hill overlooking Katsumoto Port at the northernmost tip of Iki...

Nihonmatsu Jinja: Where the Soul of Nihonmatsu Resides, the Stage for Japan’s Three Great Lantern Festivals, and the Historical Mystery of its Two Namesake Pine Trees

Basic Information Name: Nihonmatsu Jinja. Location: 1-61 Honmachi, Nihonmatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture. Enshrined kami: Homudawake...

Asaka Kunitsuko Jinja: Koriyama’s Ancient Jinja, Guardian of its Soul—1800 Years of History, a Morning Drama Series Connection, and an Anime Pilgrimage Site

Enshrined in the heart of Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture, is Asaka Kuninomiyatsuko jinja. Though situated...

The ‘Keystone’ believed to suppress earthquakes and the striking jet-black shrine buildings! Delve into the mysteries of Katori Jingu, the central shrine among the Togoku Sansha (Three Shrines of the Eastern Provinces).

Basic Information Location: 1697-1 Katori, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture Enshrined Kami: Futsunushi no Okami Founding:...

Kumamoto’s Sōchinju, Fujisaki Hachimangū: A Millennium of History, the Miracle of ‘Fuji’ (Wisteria), and a City-Shaking Festival

Basic Information – Location: Kumamoto Prefecture, Kumamoto City, Chuo Ward, Igawabuchi-machi 3-1 – Enshrined kami:...