Jingū Kōgō Shrine
神功皇后神社
Jingū Kōgō Shrine honors imperial figures and local martyrs, housing unique historical treasures.
What it is
- Shrine dedicated to Empress Jingū and Emperor Chūai.
- Also enshrines Emperor Ōjin and Sumiyoshi Sanjin.
- Local national martyrs are enshrined as main deities.
- Construction began in January 1288, completed July 1288.
What to see
- Pair of wooden komainu from the Muromachi period.
- A rumored Mongol pot is a shrine treasure.
- Main shrine building rebuilt in July 1626.
- Present worship hall built in March 1982.
- Hamaide-sai Exhibition Hall opened in June 2008.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
山口県下関市豊北町大字神田上千七百番地 Open in Google Maps
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