The Mysteries and Allure of Shioya Hachimangu jinja, the Guardian Kami of a Castle Town Where Sea Breezes and Legends Breathe
Shioya Hachimangu jinja, located at the western edge of what was once a castle town...
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A legendary place where Emperor Jinmu spent seven years! Discover ancient mysteries and the prayers of the Mōri clan at Hokogu Jinja in Akitakata City.
Basic Information Name: Enomiya-jinja shrine (Enomiya Jinja) Location: Yoshida-cho Yoshida, Akitakata City, Hiroshima Prefecture Enshrined...
A thorough exploration of the mysteries and allure of Awaji Island’s Izanagi-jingū, Japan’s oldest sacred site!
Basic Information Izanagi Jingu, located in Taga, Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture, is one of Japan’s...
Oda Nobunaga’s Roots are Here! The Legend of Echizen Ninomiya Tsurugi Jinja and the Mystery of its National Treasure
Tsurugi Jinja (Sword Shrine), located in Echizen Town, Nyu District, Fukui Prefecture, is a place...
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...
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...