Located in the city of Tsudzuki, Chiba Prefecture, Aircraft Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of aircraft, Kaname Koganei. The shrine's current structure dates back to the 1990s, but it stands on a site where an airplane was found buried in 1952, believed to be from a plane that crashed during World War II. The discovery sparked curiosity about the shrine and its connection to aviation.
- Religion
- shinto
- Kami enshrined
- Kaname Koganei
- Coordinates
- 35.6690318, 139.7554529
Visitor tip
When visiting Aircraft Shrine, consider leaving a small gift for Kaname Koganei, such as a toy plane or a prayer flag, to show respect and gratitude for the deity's protection of pilots.
Cultural notes
This shrine is unique among Shinto shrines, as it is dedicated to a specific type of object (airplanes) rather than a natural phenomenon. This focus on technology and innovation reflects Japan's rapid modernization during the post-war period.
Historical note
The shrine's origins are tied to the discovery of an airplane in the area in 1952.