Chimori Shrine is a local Shinto shrine in Kumamoto Prefecture that serves as a guardian shrine for the surrounding community. The name 'Chimori' literally means 'earth guardian' or 'land protector,' reflecting its role in safeguarding the local area and its residents.
- Denomination
- Local tutelary shrine
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Local protective deity
- Kami enshrined
- Local protective kami
- Coordinates
- 32.5689043, 130.650788
Visitor tip
As a local community shrine, it offers a glimpse into neighborhood Shinto practices away from major tourist destinations.
Cultural notes
The name Chimori reflects the fundamental Shinto concept of land-based kami that protect specific geographical areas and the communities that inhabit them.