Shinto shrine
Aso Jinja
阿蘇神社（あそじんじゃ）
Aso, Kumamoto Prefecture
This shrine enshrines Takeiwatatsu no Mikoto, said to be the kami who opened up Aso, and the kami of his family. It is deeply tied to faith in Mt. Aso and the life of the land.
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: twelve kami, beginning with Takeiwatatsu no Mikoto
History and things to know
Since ancient times it has been connected with the faith that regards the crater of Mt. Aso as a sacred body, and it has been revered as the ichinomiya (chief shrine) of Higo Province. The tower gate and other shrine buildings were damaged in the Kumamoto earthquake, and the progress of the restoration since then is also officially recorded.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Before you visit
This guide introduces Aso Jinja at the foot of the mountain. Asosanjō Jinja is in a different place. Please check conditions on the mountain separately.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 阿蘇神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-16 確認）
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