Shikinaisha

Nagata Shrine

長田神社

/ Nagata Jinja

Admission
Free
Goshuin (Temple Seal)
300 yen
Access
5 min walk
Hours
9:00-17:00

Overview

Nagata Shrine is one of the three great shrines of Kobe, with a history spanning over 1,800 years. According to the Nihon Shoki, it was founded during Empress Jingu's return from her Korean expedition. The shrine survived the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake and became a symbol of the area's recovery.

History

Founding

📜According to tradition
201 [Reign of Empress Jingu]

One of the three major shrines of Kobe, along with Ikuta and Kaigan shrines.

Enshrined Deities

Kotoshironushi No Kami
primary Deity

Blessings

Shrine Network

Practical Information

Location Coordinates

34.6694, 135.1531

Physical Address

3-1-1 Nagata-cho, Nagata-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo

兵庫県神戸市長田区長田町3-1-1

Access

Nagata-jinja-mae Station (Kobe Kosoku Line)

5 min walk

Hours

9:00-17:00

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 Nagata Shrine?

Nagata Shrine is one of the three great shrines of Kobe, with a history spanning over 1,800 years. According to the Nihon Shoki, it was founded during Empress Jingu's return from her Korean expedition. The shrine survived the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake and became a symbol of the area's recovery.

Where is Nagata Shrine located?

Nagata Shrine is located in Kobe-shi, Nagata-ku, Hyogo. The full address is: 3-1-1 Nagata-cho, Nagata-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo.