Kamado Shrine
| Kamado Jinja 竈門神社 | |
|---|---|
Haiden, or the main hall | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Shinto |
| Deity | Tamayori-bime Emperor Ōjin Empress Jingū |
| Location | |
| Location | 883 Uchiyama, Dazaifu Fukuoka |
Shown within Japan | |
| Geographic coordinates | 33°32′23″N 130°34′08″E / 33.5398°N 130.5690°E |
| Architecture | |
| Date established | 673 |
| Website | |
| www | |
| Glossary of Shinto | |
Kamado Shrine (竈門神社) is a Shinto shrine in Dazaifu, Fukuoka, Japan, on top of Mount Homan, which has been a sacred mountain since ancient times. The shrine is dedicated to Tamayori-bime, Emperor Ojin, and Empress Jingu. The area around the shrine is a National Historic Site. The shrine was once considered a very important shrine and had a high rank.
History
Kamado-jinja is a Shinto shrine in Dazaifu, Japan, located on Mount Hōman. According to legend, it was founded by Emperor Tenji in 664 for protection after his defeat in a battle. The shrine is dedicated to many gods on the mountain, which is considered unlucky. There are two sanctuaries, one at the bottom and one at the top of the mountain. There used to be a third one in the middle, but only its ruins remain. The upper sanctuary was established to honor Tamayori-bime's appearance to a monk in 683. The shrine is famous for cherry blossom viewing in the spring and fall foliage in the autumn, attracting many visitors.