Love and Fidelity Shrine, dedicated to the Shinto god of love, fertility, and war, Amaterasu is one of Japan's most famous shrines. Built on the site where Queen Kōshōnaka no Iratsume was buried in the Heian period, it has been a significant cultural landmark for centuries.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Amaterasu
- Kami enshrined
- Amaterasu, Susanoo-no-Mikoto, Tsukuyomi-no-Kami
- Coordinates
- 35.072119, 135.2250946
Visitor tip
Visit during cherry blossom season to witness the beautiful vermilion torii gate adorned with thousands of lanterns and participate in the Shishin no Hi festival, which honors the memory of those who died at sea.
Cultural notes
As a symbol of fertility, women often tie ribbons on the shrine's gates or perform ritual dances during the Obon festival. The shrine's sacred trees are also said to have healing properties and are used in traditional medicine.
Historical note
Built during the Heian period (794-1185 CE)