A Shinto shrine in Kochi Prefecture dedicated to Amenominakanushi-no-kami, the primordial deity who stands at the center of heaven according to Shinto cosmology. This kami is revered as the supreme deity and the source of all creation in the universe.
- Denomination
- Amenominakanushi
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Amenominakanushi-no-kami
- Kami enshrined
- Amenominakanushi-no-kami
- Coordinates
- 33.2378233, 132.6671549
Visitor tip
This shrine offers a unique opportunity to pay respects to the supreme deity of Shinto cosmology.
Cultural notes
Amenominakanushi-no-kami is considered the first and most important of the primordial deities in Shinto mythology, representing the divine center of the universe and the source from which all other kami emerged. Shrines dedicated specifically to this deity are relatively rare.