Shinto shrine
Gokōnomiya Jinja
御香宮神社（ごこうのみやじんじゃ）
Fushimi, Kyoto
A shrine in Fushimi, called "Gokon-san" as the tutelary shrine of the whole area of the former Fushimi town. Its main kami is Empress Jingū, and Emperor Chūai, Emperor Ōjin and six other kami are enshrined with her.
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: Empress Jingū (enshrined with Emperor Chūai, Emperor Ōjin and six other kami)
History and things to know
The time of its founding is not known, but according to the shrine's history, in Jōgan 4 (862) fragrant water welled up in the grounds, and it received the name Gokōnomiya from Emperor Seiwa. Toyotomi Hideyoshi welcomed the kami into Fushimi Castle to ward off the unlucky northeast direction (kimon), and later Tokugawa Ieyasu returned it to its original site and built the main hall.
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)
- 御香宮神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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