A shrine dedicated to Dairoku-Tenno, the sixth heaven deity in Buddhist cosmology who was syncretized into Shinto worship. These shrines are relatively rare and often have connections to local community protection and the warding off of evil spirits.
- Denomination
- Dairokutengu
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Dairoku-Tenno
- Kami enshrined
- Dairoku-Tenno
- Coordinates
- 35.3301612, 139.3965986
Visitor tip
These shrines are often small and community-focused, so be respectful of local customs and quiet residential settings.
Cultural notes
Dairoku-Tenno originates from Buddhist cosmology as the ruler of the sixth heaven, later incorporated into Shinto practice through religious syncretism. This deity is associated with desire, power, and transformation, and shrines dedicated to this kami often serve local communities seeking protection from malevolent forces.