A shrine dedicated to Abe no Seimei, the legendary Heian period court astronomer, diviner, and onmyoji (yin-yang master). The shrine honors his mastery of esoteric knowledge, astronomy, and spiritual practices that protected the imperial court from evil spirits and misfortune.
- Denomination
- Seimei
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Abe no Seimei
- Kami enshrined
- Abe no Seimei
- Founding
- Modern period
- Coordinates
- 35.184515, 136.9500467
Visitor tip
Look for the pentagram (gobosei) symbol associated with Seimei's protective magic throughout the shrine grounds.
Cultural notes
Abe no Seimei has become a popular figure in modern Japanese culture, appearing in novels, films, and manga as a powerful sorcerer and protector against supernatural threats. His pentagram symbol is believed to ward off evil and bring spiritual protection.
Historical note
Dedicated to Abe no Seimei (921-1005), one of Japan's most famous practitioners of onmyodo, the ancient Japanese system of cosmology combining natural science and occultism. Seimei served the imperial court as a master of divination, exorcism, and calendar-making, becoming a legendary figure whose spiritual powers were said to extend far beyond his death.