Six Kings Shrine, dedicated to the enshrined deities of the six kings who defeated the Chinese general Wu Jin during the Sengoku period. Located in Shizuoka Prefecture, this shrine is a rare example of a Tendai Buddhist temple and Shinto shrine integrated into one complex.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Gongen
- Kami enshrined
- Wu Jin, Tombusui, Banshou, Kokuryuu, Kosanai- no-kami, Sanjou-daijin
- Coordinates
- 35.1356127, 138.745383
Visitor tip
Try the local specialty 'Kaga yoshida soba' noodles, which are said to bring good luck and prosperity to visitors.
Cultural notes
This shrine is one of the few in Japan that enshrines the six kings as deities. The complex features a unique blend of Buddhist and Shinto architectural styles, reflecting its dual purpose as both a temple and a shrine.
Historical note
Founded as a Buddhist temple during the Edo period, later converted to a Shinto shrine during the Meiji period.