A shrine dedicated to Arakojin, a fierce protective deity associated with fire, hearth, and kitchen. Kojin shrines are commonly found throughout Japan, serving local communities as guardians against fire disasters and providers of household protection.
- Denomination
- Kojin
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Arakojin (Wild Fire Deity)
- Kami enshrined
- Arakojin
- Coordinates
- 34.1987859, 132.4387614
Visitor tip
Look for the distinctive fierce guardian statues that often mark Kojin shrines.
Cultural notes
Arakojin is often depicted as a multi-armed fierce deity borrowed from Buddhist tradition but integrated into Shinto practice. The deity serves as both protector and potential destroyer, embodying the dual nature of fire as essential for life yet dangerous when uncontrolled.