A local Kasuga shrine in Gifu Prefecture, part of the network of shrines dedicated to the Kasuga deities originally enshrined at Kasuga Taisha in Nara. Like other Kasuga shrines, it serves as a spiritual center for the local community while maintaining connections to the ancient Fujiwara clan's tutelary deities.
- Denomination
- Kasuga
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Takemikazuchi-no-mikoto and other Kasuga deities
- Kami enshrined
- Takemikazuchi-no-mikoto, Futsunushi-no-mikoto, Amenokoyane-no-mikoto, Himegami
- Coordinates
- 35.1694586, 136.7922504
Visitor tip
Look for traditional red torii gates and lanterns, which are characteristic features of Kasuga shrines.
Cultural notes
Kasuga shrines are associated with the Fujiwara family and often feature deer as sacred messengers, reflecting the traditions of the head shrine in Nara. The four main Kasuga deities represent protection, divine guidance, and scholarly pursuits.