Kamayama Shrine
竈山神社
Kagayama Shrine honors Emperor Jimmu's brother, offering a glimpse into ancient imperial connections and Shinto history.
What it is
- A Shikinaisha shrine, historically high-ranking.
- Dedicated to Hikoitsuse-no-mikoto, Emperor Jimmu's elder brother.
- Currently a Beppyo Jinja of the Association of Shinto Shrines.
What to see
- Kamayama-no-haka, the tomb of Hikoitsuse-no-mikoto.
- The main hall, rebuilt in 1669 by Tokugawa Yorinobu.
- The shrine grounds cover 34,979 square meters.
Getting there
- From Kamayama Station, walk about 10 minutes.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
和歌山県和歌山市和田438 Open in Google Maps
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