Kamado Shrine

Kamado-jinja 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.

Kamado Shrine
Haiden, or the main hall
Affiliation	Shinto
Deity	Tamayori-bime Emperor Ōjin Empress Jingū
Location	883 Uchiyama, Dazaifu Fukuoka
Shown within Japan
Geographic coordinates	33.5398°N 130.5690°E / 33.5398; 130.5690
Architecture
Date established	673
Website
www.kamadojinja.or.jp
Glossary of Shinto

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.

See also

• Mount Hōman
• List of Shinto shrines

External links

• Kamado Shrine - Fukuoka Prefecture Sightseeing Information (in English)