The Tenjin-sama Shrine Overlooking Itsukushima: Hatsukaichi Tenmangu – Unraveling the Origin of its Place Name and Historical Mysteries
Hatsukaichi Tenmangu jinja is nestled on a hill overlooking the city of Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima Prefecture,...
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A Journey to the ‘Sacred Place of Revival’ Where Souls Are Purified: Explore the Mysteries and Legends Slumbering in Wakayama’s Kumano Sanzan
The Kumano Sanzan (Three Grand Shrines of Kumano) are situated in the southern part of...
Nambu Suwa Jinja in Nambu Town, Aomori Prefecture, preserving the memory of the Nambu clan’s origin — The soul of the samurai and the guidance of the white fox.
Nambu Town in Sannohe District, Aomori Prefecture, marks the historical origin of the prestigious Nambu...
Make the Konpira Pilgrimage once in your lifetime! Mysteries and legends hidden within the 1,368 steps of Kotohiragu Shrine.
Kotohira-gu jinja, located in Kotohira Town, Kagawa Prefecture, has long been affectionately known by its...
The legend of the ‘Youngest Son’ slumbering in the deep forests of Funabashi — Exploring the mysteries and charms of Kowagama Hachioji Jinja
Basic Information Name: Hachioji Jinja (Hachioji Shrine) Location: 161 Kowagama-cho, Funabashi-shi, Chiba Prefecture Main kami...
National Treasure Kamosu Jinja: Discover “Japan’s oldest” shrine building, predating Izumo Taisha, and the legend of the cloud that flew across the sky.
Basic Information Name: Kamosu Jinja Shrine (Kamosu Jinja) Location: 563 Oba-cho, Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture...
Kodama Jinja (Shunan City, Yamaguchi Prefecture) — Dedicated to Kodama Gentarō, a hero of the Russo-Japanese War, this jinja is celebrated as “The Sacred Site of a Brilliant Strategist.”
Basic Information Location: 1-4 Kodama-cho, Shunan City, Yamaguchi Prefecture Enshrined Kami: Kodama Gentaro no mikoto...
Exploring Hoshida Jinja Shrine in Katano, Osaka: A Legend of Falling Stars Transcending 1200 Years, and a ‘Your Name.’ (Kimi no Na wa.) Sacred Site?
Katano City (Katano-shi), Osaka Prefecture. Those who associate this place name with “stars” are likely...
Guardian Deity of the Head and Neck! Discover the captivating legend of the snake and the mysterious divine blessings at Nōten Ōkami, a secluded sanctuary nestled in Yoshino.
Nara Prefecture’s Mount Yoshino is home to Nouten Daijin, one of the sub-temples of Kinpusen-ji...
A Golden Carpet and 44 Pillars Weaving Heian Beauty: The Mystery and Allure of Kitakata’s Shingu Kumano Jinja
In Kitakata City, Fukushima Prefecture, a place known for its traditional storehouses (kura), stands a...