A Shinto shrine in Wakayama Prefecture dedicated to Yamato Takeru no Mikoto, the legendary prince and military commander of ancient Japan. The shrine's name also references Meiyama Fudo, indicating a syncretic relationship with Buddhist traditions.
- Denomination
- Imperial
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Yamato Takeru no Mikoto
- Kami enshrined
- Yamato Takeru no Mikoto
- Coordinates
- 34.2795863, 135.4905839
Visitor tip
The shrine combines Shinto worship of the legendary prince with elements related to Fudo Myoo, reflecting Japan's historical religious syncretism.
Cultural notes
Yamato Takeru is a central figure in Japanese mythology, featured prominently in the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki chronicles as a brave warrior prince who died tragically and was transformed into a white bird upon death.
Historical note
This shrine venerates Yamato Takeru no Mikoto, the legendary prince from the reign of Emperor Keiko who conducted military campaigns to pacify rebellious territories. The inclusion of 'Meiyama Fudo-san' in the name suggests historical Buddhist-Shinto syncretism that was common before the Meiji period separation of the religions.