Shinto shrine
Achi Jinja
阿智神社（あちじんじゃ）
Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture
A shrine in Honmachi, Kurashiki, enshrining the three Munakata goddesses as its main kami. It is cherished as the guardian shrine of central Kurashiki, including the Bikan Historical Quarter.
English pages are the site’s own translations of its Japanese pages. The sources cited are in Japanese. 日本語で読む
Prayers associated with this place
Enshrined kami: the three Munakata goddesses (Takiribime no Mikoto, Tagitsuhime no Mikoto, Ichikishimahime no Mikoto)
History and things to know
According to the shrine's guide, it began when a Myōken shrine that stood in the grounds of a nearby temple was moved to the present site in Bunroku 3 (1594), and the shrine buildings were built in Genna 6 (1620). With the separation of Shinto and Buddhism in Meiji 2 it was renamed Achi Jinja, and its main hall, roofed with cypress bark, is a cultural property of Kurashiki City.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
Opening hours, access, areas open to visitors, and events can change. Please check the latest guidance from the shrine or temple itself before you go.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 阿智神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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