Kawahara Daijingu is an Imperial shrine in Kumamoto Prefecture dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess and supreme deity of the Shinto pantheon. As a Daijingu shrine, it serves as a regional representation of Ise Grand Shrine, bringing the worship of the imperial ancestral deity to the local community.
- Denomination
- Imperial
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Amaterasu Omikami
- Kami enshrined
- Amaterasu Omikami
- Coordinates
- 32.5575966, 130.6855694
Visitor tip
Look for the characteristic architectural elements that mirror Ise Grand Shrine's sacred design.
Cultural notes
Daijingu shrines hold special significance as they enshrine Amaterasu Omikami outside of Ise, extending the reach of imperial Shinto worship throughout Japan.