Hitomi Shrine
人見神社
Hitomi Shrine, a historic mountain-top shrine, offers a glimpse into ancient Japanese beliefs and samurai devotion.
What it is
- A shrine dedicated to three primordial deities.
- One of the Rokumyoken shrines of Boso.
- Supposedly invited from Hyuga Province during Emperor Kotoku's reign.
- Became Hitomi Shrine due to separation of Shinto and Buddhism.
What to see
- The shrine is situated on top of Mount Hitomi.
- A Kasuga-zukuri style main hall, built in 1797.
- A long sword donated in 1691.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
千葉県君津市人見892 Open in Google Maps
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