Shinto shrine
Akō Ōishi Jinja
赤穂大石神社（あこうおおいしじんじゃ）
Akō, Hyōgo Prefecture
A shrine within the former castle grounds of the Akō Castle site, enshrining the Forty-Seven Gishi (loyal retainers), led by Ōishi Kuranosuke Yoshio, and Kayano Sanpei. Three generations of the Asano family and warriors associated with the Mori family are also enshrined together with them.
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 Forty-Seven Gishi no Mikoto led by Ōishi Kuranosuke Yoshio, and Kayano Sanpei no Mikoto
History and things to know
According to shrine tradition, prompted by an imperial edict of Emperor Meiji, the founding of the shrine was permitted in Meiji 33, and in November of Taishō 1 it was established as a shrine enshrining the Forty-Seven Gishi. In Heisei 12, seven shrines that had been scattered around the grounds, including the Yamaga-sha and a Tenmangū, were gathered in one place as a joint hall for the shrines within the grounds.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
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)
- 赤穂大石神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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