Kamosu Shrine

Kamosu Shrine

Tarif
Free
Goshuin
¥300
Acces
See details
Horaires
24 hours

Vue d'ensemble

Kamosu Shrine in Matsue, Shimane, enshrines Izanami, the primal goddess of creation and the underworld. Though modest in scale, the shrine holds extraordinary architectural importance: its main hall, built in 1583, is the oldest surviving example of taisha-zukuri style architecture and is designated a National Treasure. Set within a forest on a quiet hillside, the site offers a serene counterpoint to the grandeur of the nearby Izumo Taisha.

Histoire

1583📄Atteste par les sources

Current main hall built — now the oldest surviving example of taisha-zukuri architecture.

Divinites venerees

primary Deity

Bienfaits

Infos pratiques

Location Coordinates

35.4322, 133.0586

Physical Address

563 Oba-cho, Matsue, Shimane 690-0033

Province historique

Izumo / Iwami / Oki

Acces

Matsue Station

Horaires

24 hours

Bus

Bus from Matsue Station to Kamosu Jinja-mae, ~20 min

Informations visiteurs verifiees le 2026-04-06. Consultez le site officiel pour les details actuels.

Pourquoi ce sanctuaire

Home to the oldest surviving taisha-zukuri main hall in Japan, a National Treasure.

Sanctuaires lies

Questions frequentes

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What is Kamosu Shrine?

Kamosu Shrine in Matsue, Shimane, enshrines Izanami, the primal goddess of creation and the underworld. Though modest in scale, the shrine holds extraordinary architectural importance: its main hall, built in 1583, is the oldest surviving example of taisha-zukuri style architecture and is designated a National Treasure. Set within a forest on a quiet hillside, the site offers a serene counterpoint to the grandeur of the nearby Izumo Taisha.

Where is Kamosu Shrine located?

Kamosu Shrine is located in Matsue, Shimane. The full address is: 563 Oba-cho, Matsue, Shimane 690-0033.

What deities are enshrined at Kamosu Shrine?

The enshrined deities are: Izanami no Mikoto.