Located in Sōgō, Chiba Prefecture, Nihonmatsu-ji Heike Shrine is dedicated to the spirit of Minamoto no Yoritomo and Minamoto no Yoshitsune. The shrine complex consists of two main buildings: a Shinto hall for the deity Kanemori no Okami and a Buddhist temple for Kannon. Visitors can explore the beautiful gardens, including a Japanese garden with a teahouse and a traditional Japanese-style pond.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Kanemori no Okami
- Coordinates
- 34.9624684, 139.9577059
Visitor tip
To avoid long lines, visit the shrine early in the morning or late in the afternoon.
Historical note
The current building was constructed in 1610 during the Edo period.