Located in the mountains of Tokushima Prefecture, Shitennō-ji's main temple is dedicated to the Shikoku pilgrimage route. This shrine is notable for its involvement in Japanese folklore regarding a yūrei (vengeful spirit). The shrine is said to be haunted by the ghost of a samurai who was killed at the site. The story states that if you take a photo here, the spirits will appear in it.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Shitennō
- Kami enshrined
- Kamui, of, the, spirits
- Coordinates
- 34.0925246, 134.578896
Visitor tip
To capture the spirit of the yūrei, visit the shrine during sunset and face the statue of the samurai, making sure to point your camera at him.
Cultural notes
This shrine is connected to a Japanese folktale about a vengeful spirit. The Shikoku pilgrimage route also passes by this location.
Historical note
The shrine has been present since the Edo period.