Located in the heart of Saitama Prefecture, Kokubunji Shrine, dedicated to the Sun Goddess Amaterasu Omikami, is a historic Shinto site with significant cultural and historical value. The shrine's architecture reflects traditional Japanese style with its torii gate, honden, and various smaller shrines.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Amaterasu
- Kami enshrined
- Amaterasu, Ookuninushi, Ōkunitama
- Coordinates
- 35.7611374, 139.3040818
Visitor tip
To fully appreciate the shrine's tranquility, visit at dawn or dusk when the sunlight filtering through the torii gate creates a serene atmosphere.
Cultural notes
Kokubunji Shrine is connected to Japanese mythology as it is said to be one of the 80 shrines that were originally dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami. The shrine also hosts a festival in May, where visitors can enjoy traditional dances and performances.
Historical note
The shrine was originally founded in 701 AD during the Nara period.