Located in the city of Agematsu, Niigata Prefecture, Kinoshita Hitorigahara Shrine is dedicated to Kinoshita no Okami, a Shinto deity believed to be a kami associated with the city's founding. The shrine is notable for its unique architecture and historical significance as one of the oldest shrines in the region.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Kinoshita no Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Kinoshita no Okami, Other kami associated with the shrine
- Coordinates
- 37.8828433, 139.156512
Visitor tip
To fully appreciate the shrine's historic significance, visitors are encouraged to attend a traditional tea ceremony performed at the shrine on special occasions.
Cultural notes
Kinoshita Hitorigahara Shrine is connected to the mythology surrounding the 'Kintsugi' art form. According to local legend, Kinoshita no Okami was particularly fond of this traditional Japanese practice, which involves repairing broken pottery with gold lacquer, highlighting the brokenness rather than disguising it.
Historical note
The shrine was established during the Heian period (794-1185 CE).