The Twelve Shrine, located in Kanagawa Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the twelve powerful kami of the Japanese pantheon. The shrine's architecture and layout reflect the unique history and cultural significance of its location. Visitors can explore the shrine grounds, which feature beautiful gardens and traditional Shinto buildings.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Tsukuyomi
- Kami enshrined
- Amaterasu, Uzume, Orochi, Shinmei, Hachiman, Inari, Takehaya, Suzunoha, Kuwata no Kokami, Taka-Mikoto, Nakayama, Tsukiyomi
- Coordinates
- 35.191946, 138.8943413
Visitor tip
To fully appreciate the shrine's beauty, visit early in the morning to witness the sunrise, which is considered sacred by the shrine's priests.
Cultural notes
The Twelve Shrine is particularly famous for its connection to the legend of the twelve godly brothers who ruled ancient Yamato. According to myth, these brothers were descended from the sun goddess Amaterasu and went on to establish the foundations of Japanese society.
Historical note
The shrine was founded in 1492 during the Muromachi period, making it one of the oldest shrines in Japan.