Located in Okayama Prefecture, the Sogo Shrine is a revered site within the Kurozumi Shinto sect, known as 'Kurozumi-ryu'. As a branch of the larger West Temple (Sei Dairei) Shrine, it enshrines various regional kami, including Okami, Kamisato no Mari, and others. The shrine's architecture reflects its historical ties to the ancient Nara period, with traditional Shinto elements still prominent today.
- Denomination
- kurozumi
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Okami, Kamisato no Mari
- Kami enshrined
- Okami, Kamisato no Mari, Other kami
- Coordinates
- 34.65341, 134.0350586
Visitor tip
Visitors can purchase a 'saisen-buen' ticket granting access to the shrine's grounds and allowing for donations at designated booths.
Cultural notes
The Sogo Shrine is closely associated with the Kurozumi-ryu sect, which emphasizes strict Shinto practices. During the annual 'Aoi Matsuri' festival in Kyoto, devotees from Okayama often make pilgrimages to honor their local kami.
Historical note
Founded in 767 CE during the Nara period as a branch of the West Temple Shrine.