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Kamado Shrine

竈神社

Kamado Jinja

Kochi

A Shinto shrine in Kochi Prefecture dedicated to kamado (kitchen hearth) deities, reflecting the traditional Japanese reverence for the sacred aspects of food preparation and domestic fire. The shrine serves the local community's spiritual needs related to household prosperity and culinary traditions.

Denomination
Kamado
Religion
shinto
Enshrined kami
Kitchen and hearth deities
Kami enshrined
Kamado no Kami, Kitchen deities
Coordinates
33.3980385, 132.5315394

Visitor tip

Visit during meal preparation times or seasonal festivals when offerings of rice and other foods are traditionally made.

Cultural notes

Kamado shrines honor the spiritual significance of the kitchen hearth in Japanese culture, where fire and food preparation were considered sacred activities essential to family welfare and community life.

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