Shinto shrine
Arahito Jinja
現人神社（あらひとじんじゃ）
Nakagawa, Fukuoka Prefecture
A shrine in Naka, Nakagawa, whose main kami are the three Sumiyoshi kami, Sokotsutsunoo no Mikoto, Nakatsutsunoo no Mikoto and Uwatsutsunoo no Mikoto. Empress Jingū, Shinatsuhiko no Mikoto and Shinatobe no Mikoto are enshrined alongside.
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: Sokotsutsunoo no Mikoto, Nakatsutsunoo no Mikoto, Uwatsutsunoo no Mikoto (the three Sumiyoshi kami) / enshrined alongside: Empress Jingū, Shinatsuhiko no Mikoto, Shinatobe no Mikoto
History and things to know
According to shrine tradition, Empress Jingū praised the three Sumiyoshi kami, who appeared in human form and helped her when she crossed the sea, as "Arahitogami" (kami appearing in human form), and she drew a waterway from the Naka River and opened rice fields. In the fighting with the Shimazu army in Tenshō 14 the shrine lost its buildings and old documents, and in the Genroku era the present sanctuary was rebuilt by the villagers.
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)
- 現人神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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