A Kasuga shrine in Yamaguchi Prefecture dedicated to the same deities as the famous Kasuga Taisha in Nara. Like other Kasuga shrines throughout Japan, it serves as a regional center for worship of the Fujiwara clan's tutelary deities, particularly emphasizing prayers for prosperity, protection, and scholarly achievement.
- Denomination
- Kasuga
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Takemikazuchi-no-mikoto
- Kami enshrined
- Takemikazuchi-no-mikoto, Futsunushi-no-mikoto, Amenokoyane-no-mikoto, Himegami
- Coordinates
- 34.4108165, 131.3890486
Visitor tip
Look for traditional lanterns, which are characteristic features of Kasuga shrines nationwide.
Cultural notes
Kasuga shrines are associated with the Fujiwara family and often feature deer as sacred messengers, following the tradition of Kasuga Taisha where deer are considered divine messengers of the kami.