Longozaka-no-kami Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity of Longozakano, an old Japanese legend about the founding of Tokushima Prefecture. Located in the town of Higashitosa, the shrine features a traditional-style architecture with a tiled roof and a wooden torii gate. The shrine is surrounded by beautiful natural scenery, including a river and lush greenery.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Longozaka-no-kami
- Kami enshrined
- Longozaka-no-kami
- Coordinates
- 34.1547286, 134.5002106
Visitor tip
For those visiting the shrine, it's recommended to bring water to offer at the temizuya, a designated water station where you can purify your hands before praying or making offerings.
Cultural notes
As a shrine dedicated to the deity of Longozakano, the shrine plays an important role in Tokushima Prefecture's folklore and mythology. The shrine also holds a traditional summer festival, known as the 'San-no-umi Matsuri', which celebrates the local legend and honors the kami.
Historical note
Founded during the Edo period (1603-1868),