A Konpira shrine in Kagoshima Prefecture dedicated to maritime safety and prosperity. Like other Konpira shrines throughout Japan, it serves as a place of worship for seafarers, fishermen, and those seeking protection during travel, particularly ocean voyages.
- Denomination
- Konpira
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Ōmononushi-no-Kami
- Kami enshrined
- Ōmononushi-no-Kami
- Coordinates
- 31.583399, 130.5603664
Visitor tip
Bring offerings related to safe travels or maritime activities, as this shrine specializes in protection during journeys.
Cultural notes
Konpira shrines are associated with the Buddhist deity Kompira-daigongen, which was syncretized with the Shinto deity Ōmononushi during the medieval period. These shrines became particularly important for maritime communities throughout coastal Japan.