Kensha

Kameyama Shrine (Kure)

亀山神社

/ Kameyama Jinja

Admission
Free
Goshuin (Temple Seal)
¥300
Access
10 min walk
Hours
24 hours

Overview

Kameyama Shrine has served as the guardian shrine of Kure, Japan's historic naval port. Since the Meiji era, naval officers regularly prayed here for safety at sea.

History

Founding

📜According to tradition
703 [Taiho 3]

Guardian shrine of the former naval port city of Kure.

Enshrined Deities

Emperor Ojin
primary Deity
Emperor Chuai
secondary Deity
secondary Deity

Semi-legendary empress; deity of safe childbirth, maritime protection, and victory in battle

Blessings

Practical Information

Location Coordinates

34.2427, 132.5580

Physical Address

1-9-36 Shimizu, Kure, Hiroshima 737-0028

〒737-0028 広島県呉市清水1-9-36

Access

Kure Station (JR Kure Line)

10 min walk

Hours

24 hours

Visitor information last verified: 2026-04-06. Please check the official website for the latest details.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team

What is Kameyama Shrine (Kure)?

Kameyama Shrine has served as the guardian shrine of Kure, Japan's historic naval port. Since the Meiji era, naval officers regularly prayed here for safety at sea.

Where is Kameyama Shrine (Kure) located?

Kameyama Shrine (Kure) is located in Kure, Hiroshima. The full address is: 1-9-36 Shimizu, Kure, Hiroshima 737-0028.