Shinto shrine
Hachiman Kamado Jinja
八幡竈門神社（はちまんかまどじんじゃ）
Beppu, Ōita Prefecture
A shrine on Kameyama in Uchikamado, Beppu City, enshrining thirty-six kami, beginning with Emperor Ōjin, Emperor Chūai and Empress Jingū. It is also known for the morning sun rising through the center of its torii around the spring and autumn equinoxes.
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: Emperor Ōjin, Emperor Chūai, Empress Jingū and others, thirty-six kami in all
History and things to know
According to shrine tradition, it began when, in the reign of Emperor Nintoku, Yamato Takeru no Mikoto and Empress Jingū built a temporary palace here on their western campaign and enshrined thirty-three kami, including Kuni no Tokotachi no Mikoto and Amaterasu Ōmikami. In Jinki 4 the divine spirits of Emperor Chūai and Emperor Ōjin descended from Usa to 宝城峯 and were enshrined at Kamado no Miya, and in Tenchō 3 the divine spirit of Empress Jingū was welcomed and it came to be called Hachiman Kamado no Miya.
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)
- 八幡竈門神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-21 確認）
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