Meishin-taisha Ichinomiya (Echizen Province)

Kehi Jingu

Kehi Jingu

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Free
โกชูอิน
300 yen
การเดินทาง
15 min walk
เวลาทำการ
6:00-17:00

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Kehi Jingu is the first-ranked shrine of Echizen Province and historically served as the spiritual guardian of the entire Hokuriku region. Its iconic great torii gate, standing approximately 11 meters tall, is counted as one of Japan's three greatest wooden torii gates alongside those at Kasuga Taisha and Itsukushima Shrine. The shrine enshrines seven deities in total, with Izasawake-no-Mikoto as the principal deity. The shrine was an important waypoint for travelers along the ancient Hokuriku road and played a significant role in the region's cultural and religious life for centuries.

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702 [Taiho 2]

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The great torii is one of Japan's three greatest wooden torii gates, designated as an Important Cultural Property.

Source: documented

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Location Coordinates

35.6544, 136.0597

Physical Address

11-68 Akebono-cho, Tsuruga-shi, Fukui

Province historique

Echizen / Wakasa

การเดินทาง

Tsuruga Station (JR Hokuriku Line)

15 min walk

เวลาทำการ

6:00-17:00

Meilleure saison

September (Kehi Festival)
Informations visiteurs verifiees le 2026-04-06. Consultez le site officiel pour les details actuels.

Pourquoi ce sanctuaire

Gateway shrine of the Hokuriku region with one of Japan's three great wooden torii gates.

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What is Kehi Jingu?

Kehi Jingu is the first-ranked shrine of Echizen Province and historically served as the spiritual guardian of the entire Hokuriku region. Its iconic great torii gate, standing approximately 11 meters tall, is counted as one of Japan's three greatest wooden torii gates alongside those at Kasuga Taisha and Itsukushima Shrine. The shrine enshrines seven deities in total, with Izasawake-no-Mikoto as the principal deity. The shrine was an important waypoint for travelers along the ancient Hokuriku road and played a significant role in the region's cultural and religious life for centuries.

Where is Kehi Jingu located?

Kehi Jingu is located in Tsuruga-shi, Fukui. The full address is: 11-68 Akebono-cho, Tsuruga-shi, Fukui.

What deities are enshrined at Kehi Jingu?

The enshrined deities are: Izasawake no Mikoto, Emperor Chuai, Empress Jingu (Okinagatarashihime).