A tower dedicated to Kenro Chijin, the Buddhist earth deity who protects the ground and ensures stability of the land. This type of religious structure combines Buddhist and Shinto elements in the veneration of earth spirits.
- Denomination
- Earth deity worship
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Kenro Chijin (Earth-protecting deity)
- Kami enshrined
- Kenro Chijin
- Coordinates
- 35.4041347, 139.5694629
Visitor tip
Look for the distinctive tower structure which differs from typical shrine architecture.
Cultural notes
Kenro Chijin originates from Buddhist cosmology as a protective earth deity, often invoked for land stability and agricultural prosperity. Such towers represent the syncretic nature of Japanese religious practice where Buddhist deities are honored alongside Shinto kami.