Kengun Shrine
健軍神社
Kumamoto's oldest shrine, Kengun Shrine offers a glimpse into ancient local history and culture.
What it is
- One of the four Aso Shrines.
- Enshrines Kengun Okami and twelve other deities.
- Founded in 558 by the Aso Shrine chief priest.
- Said to be the oldest shrine in Kumamoto City.
What to see
- Higokagura, an Intangible Folk Cultural Property.
- Sugibababa, a Kumamoto City Historic Site.
- The shrine grounds are a Kumamoto City Historic Site.
Getting there
- Kumamoto City Bus to Kengun Jinja-mae stop.
- Kumamoto City Tram to Kengun-komae stop.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
熊本県熊本市東区健軍本町13-1 Open in Google Maps
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