Nakatani Shrine, located in the town of Toyooka, Tottori Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto deity Nakatani-hime. The shrine is famous for its beautiful autumn foliage and traditional architecture. In the Edo period, the shrine was renovated and expanded by the Tokugawa shogunate, adding a distinctive curved roof style known as 'karahafu' to its design.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Nakatani-hime
- Kami enshrined
- Nakatani-hime
- Coordinates
- 35.3990776, 133.0310496
Visitor tip
Visit the shrine during autumn foliage season (mid-November to mid-December) to enjoy the stunning displays of maple and oak trees.
Cultural notes
Nakatani Shrine is associated with the legend of Nakatani-hime, a young woman who was said to have been transformed into a deer by the kami. The shrine is also famous for its 'hagimaro' tradition, where devotees dress in white and offer prayers at the shrine during autumn.
Historical note
The shrine was renovated in the Edo period.