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:...
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Kakegawa: The Mystery of “Tenpaku” Left Behind by an Ashikaga Clan Princess. Exploring Sarutahiko Jinja (Takase), the kami of Opening Paths.
There are several jinja named “Sarutahiko Jinja” in Kakegawa City, Shizuoka Prefecture, but among them,...
Ohtori Taisha, the Ichinomiya of Izumi Province: The legendary land where Yamato Takeru no Mikoto descended as a white swan, and the mystery of ‘the forest that appeared overnight’.
Ootori-taisha (おおとりたいしゃ) is located in Nishi Ward, Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture. It is the head...
Kokuryu Okami is the Guardian Deity of Nishinari and Tobita. This power spot embodies legends within a giant camphor tree and preserves memories of the pleasure quarter.
Basic Information Name: Kokuryu Okami Location: 3-12-11 Sanno, Nishinari-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture Enshrined Kami:...
The mystery of Mitarashi Dango and Yatagarasu concealed within the primeval forest — A journey into the profound depths of Shimogamo Jinja (Kamo Mioya Jinja)
Basic Information Official Name: Kamo Mioya-jinja (Kamomioya-jinja) Commonly Known As: Shimogamo-jinja Location: 59 Shimogamo Izumigawacho,...
The Mystery of “Nana Shikobuchi” Hidden in Kutsuki’s Secret Realm—Shikobuchi Jinja (Ogawa) and the Legend of Kappa Subjugation
Kutsuki Ogawa, located in Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture, sits at the uppermost reaches of the...
Watatsu Jinja, Ichinomiya of Sado Province: Follow the legend of the Kami of Trees who crossed the rough seas and brought greenery to the island.
Basic Information Location: 550-4 Hamoiioka, Sado City, Niigata Prefecture Enshrined Kami: Itakeru-no-mikoto Shrine Rank: A...
Haneda’s Guardian kami, Anamori Inari Jinja: Air Safety and the Astonishing Mystery Hidden in the ‘Cursed Torii’
Anamori Inari Jinja is enshrined in Haneda, Ota Ward, Tokyo. Located right next to Haneda...
Uneotsutamoto Jinja: Protected by the Goddess Born from Tears | A Mystical Grove Where Tragic Manyo Love Stories and an Anime Pilgrimage Site Intersect
Basic Information Name: Uneotsutamoto-jinja (畝尾都多本神社) Alternative Names: Nakisawa no Mori (哭沢の神社), Nakisawa Jinja (泣沢神社) Location:...
The Vermilion Miracle Floating on the Sea: Exploring the Mysteries and Allure of World Heritage Site Itsukushima Jinja
Itsukushima jinja (Itsukushima Shrine) is located on Miyajima island in Hatsukaichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture. Its...