A Shinto shrine located in Kochi Prefecture, dedicated to members of the Imagawa clan. The shrine serves as a memorial to this prominent samurai family that played significant roles in Japanese history, particularly during the Muromachi and Sengoku periods.
- Religion
- shinto
- Kami enshrined
- Imagawa clan ancestors
- Coordinates
- 33.4206743, 133.411687
Visitor tip
Check local opening hours as smaller memorial shrines may have limited access times.
Cultural notes
The Imagawa clan was renowned for their cultural refinement and military prowess, with Imagawa Yoshimoto being one of the most powerful daimyo before his defeat by Oda Nobunaga at the Battle of Okehazama in 1560.
Historical note
The shrine commemorates the Imagawa clan, a powerful samurai family that ruled Suruga Province and produced notable figures including Imagawa Yoshimoto. While the clan's main territories were in present-day Shizuoka Prefecture, connections to Kochi may relate to clan members who served in Tosa Province or memorial dedications established by later generations.