A Kasuga shrine in Kochi Prefecture dedicated to the traditional Kasuga deities. Like other Kasuga shrines throughout Japan, it likely maintains connections to the famous Kasuga Taisha in Nara and serves the local community with prayers for protection and prosperity.
- 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
- 33.2832313, 132.5849253
Visitor tip
Look for the characteristic red torii gates and lanterns that are typical features of Kasuga shrines.
Cultural notes
Kasuga shrines are found throughout Japan and typically enshrine the same four deities as the head shrine Kasuga Taisha in Nara. The Fujiwara family historically patronized Kasuga worship, which spread widely during the Heian period.