City Kame Shrine, located in Saitama Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto god of agriculture and fertility, Katsuragi-no-kami. Built in the Edo period (1633-1867), the shrine's main hall features a distinctive tiled roof and is surrounded by beautiful gardens. The shrine is famous for its numerous Shinto shrines within shrines, known as 'honden-ha,' which reflect the traditional Japanese practice of multiple deities within a single shrine complex.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Katsuragi-no-kami
- Kami enshrined
- Tenzai-inbushi, Takigahara-no-Okami
- Coordinates
- 35.7481219, 139.6196409
Visitor tip
To experience the serene atmosphere of the shrine, visit early in the morning or just before sunset when the main hall is bathed in golden light.
Cultural notes
Katsuragi-no-kami, the primary deity enshrined at City Kame Shrine, is revered for his role as a kami of fertility and agriculture. The shrine's unique honden-ha design reflects Japan's Shinto heritage and its emphasis on communal worship.
Historical note
Founded in 1633 during the Edo period, City Kame Shrine was originally constructed to honor a local deity believed to protect the surrounding rice fields.