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Kamado Shrine
竈門神社
かまどじんじゃ
Fukuoka · Dazaifu
At the foot of Mt. Homan, enshrining Tamayorihime, venerated as a deity of good matches. Known for love-wish ema plaques and "Musubi no Ito" charms.
- Enshrined Deities
- Tamayorihime-no-Mikoto, Emperor Ojin and Empress Jingu
- Founded
- Said to date from the reign of Emperor Tenji, when the deity was enshrined on Mt. Homan in the demon gate direction as Dazaifu was relocated; the upper shrine is also given as 683.
- Address
- 883 Uchiyama, Dazaifu, Fukuoka
History
The shrine is said to have begun when the deity was enshrined on Mt. Homan, in the demon gate direction, as Dazaifu was relocated in the reign of Emperor Tenji; one theory dates the upper shrine to 683. It stands at the foot of Mt. Homan, and tourism sites in Fukuoka introduce its main deity Tamayorihime as venerated as a deity of good matches.
Highlights
- Located at the foot of Mt. Homan
- Love-wish ema plaques and the "Musubi no Ito" love charm
- Autumn leaves (mid to late November, with night illumination)
Access
From Nishitetsu Dazaifu Station, take the "Mahoroba-go" community bus to "Uchiyama"; the shrine is right there.