Nagatsuma Shrine, located in the Ukyo Ward of Kyoto, is dedicated to the Shinto deity Amaterasu, a major kami of the Japanese pantheon. Founded in 757 AD during the Nara period, the shrine has played an important role in the region's history and culture. The shrine's architecture reflects the Heian period style, with its distinctive tiled roofs and vermilion-colored torii gates.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Amaterasu
- Kami enshrined
- Amaterasu, Kaneshino, Shinsho
- Coordinates
- 35.6552552, 135.1113583
Visitor tip
To fully appreciate the shrine's historic significance, visitors can attend the annual Nagatsuma Shrine Festival (Matsuri) held in late summer, which features traditional dances, music, and local food stalls.
Cultural notes
Nagatsuma Shrine is known for its associations with the mythological sun goddess Amaterasu, as well as its connections to the region's agricultural cycles. The shrine's torii gate is adorned with a sacred scroll containing the shrine's rituals and customs.
Historical note
Nagatsuma Shrine was founded in 757 AD as part of the Imperial Capital's shrine complex during the Nara period.