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Homangu Kamado Jinja

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Homangu Kamado Jinja

A Shrine Known as the Mecca of Popular Manga “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” and a Place Full of Beautiful Nature.

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Kamado Jinja is a shrine with over 1350 years of history. It enshrines Tamayori-hime, who has been worshipped as a kami (Shinto god) of marriage since ancient times. She has also been worshipped as a kami of “hoyoke” (protection from calamities related to direction) and “yakuyoke” (protection against misfortune).
Located at the base of Mt. Homan, the area is also famous for its cherry blossoms in spring and beautiful leaves in the fall, so you can enjoy gorgeous scenery during any season.
The highest building of Kamado Jinja is located at the peak of Mt. Homan, at 829 meters above sea level. It takes about 2 hours to climb up to the building, and Mt. Homan is a very popular mountain for climbers to visit.
Currently it’s considered a “mecca” for the popular manga “Demon Slayer,” and many fans of the series come visit because of it.

“Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” is an incredibly popular Japanese manga series that has been serialized in Shonen Jump since 2016. It has sold over 60 million copies overall. The series ended on May 18th of 2020, but its popularity is still going strong, and it has been called one of the most influential manga and anime series.

The reasons are:

  • The shrine’s name is “Kamado,” which is also the last name of the main characters Tanjiro and Nezuko.
  • It is said that the shrine was established to seal a “demon gate” and protect the Dazaifu government. This is similar to the series’ demon slaying theme. .
  • The practitioners at Kamado Jinja are dressed in checkered clothes. This is the same pattern as the haori that the main character, Tanjiro, wears.
  • A mecca for the popular manga series “Demon Slayer.”.
  • Many omamori (charms) and ema (wooden prayer tablets) are here, and many ema on display have illustrations of characters from Demon Slayer on them. .
  • There is an observation deck located behind the omamori conferment desk that overlooks Dazaifu’s cityscape.
  • The shrine is close to Dazaifu Tenman-gu, known for enshrining a kami of learning, so it’s recommended to visit both.
  • The shrine’s office was remodeled in 2012 to give it a more modern design.
  • Climbing equipment is needed to reach the highest area of the shrine.

Photos

  • Main shrine and hall of worship

    Main shrine and hall of worship

  • Colorful leaves in fall

    Colorful leaves in fall

  • Observation deck

    Observation deck

  • Cherry blossoms in spring

    Cherry blossoms in spring

  • Torii gates

    Torii gates

  • Shrine grounds lit up

    Shrine grounds lit up

Reviews

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  • みのさん
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    Within the grounds of Kamado Jinja, there's a shrine dedicated to Muso Gonnosuke, the founder of Shinto Muso-ryu Jojutsu, a traditional Japanese martial art. During the Ryuso Festival held in September, you can watch impressive performances by practitioners of the staff and sword who come from all over Japan.

    There was also a café near Kamado Jinja that had kawara soba (a specialty from Yamaguchi Prefecture) on the menu, possibly inspired by Demon Slayer, since it was served on a roof tile. It was delicious!

  • Maggie Wang
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    To reach the upper shrine, you need to start from the trailhead and walk along the Kyushu Nature Trail. The hike isn't too tough, and if you visit during the autumn leaves season, it's truly beautiful!

  • 薰薰
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    Unlike most shrines, the office here has a really stylish design and feels like a boutique with its displays.

  • Rong Chen
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    It's not too far from Tenmangu, but you do need to take a bus up here. The shrine office has a nice blend of traditional and modern design, and it looks beautiful. There are also lots of cute omamori charms to choose from.

Details

Name in Japanese
宝満宮 竈門神社
Postal Code
818-0115
Address
883 Uchiyama, Dazaifu, Fukuoka
Telephone
092-922-4106
Admission
Free
Closed
Never
Hours
Open all day for worship
Prayer Reception: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Conferment of Talismans and Charms: 8:30am - 6:00pm
Access
Take the community bus “Mahoroba” from the Dazaifu Line’s Dazaifu Station of the Nishi-Nippon Railroad, then get off at the last stop, “Uchiyama.” The shrine is a short walk from there. (Approximately a 10-minute ride. 100 yen fare.)
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