A shrine dedicated to Dairokuten-no-o, a Buddhist-influenced deity associated with desire and the sixth heaven in Buddhist cosmology. These shrines reflect the historical syncretism between Shinto and Buddhism in Japan.
- Denomination
- Dairokuten
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Dairokuten-no-o
- Kami enshrined
- Dairokuten-no-o
- Coordinates
- 35.2735951, 139.6559498
Visitor tip
These shrines often have unique architectural features reflecting Buddhist influence alongside traditional Shinto elements.
Cultural notes
Dairokuten represents the king of the sixth heaven of desire in Buddhist cosmology, and shrines dedicated to this deity demonstrate the complex religious syncretism that characterized Japanese spirituality before the Meiji period separation of Shinto and Buddhism.