Shinto shrine
Jishu Jinja
地主神社（じしゅじんじゃ）
Higashiyama, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
A shrine at Kiyomizu in Higashiyama, Kyoto. Its principal kami is Ōkuninushi no Mikoto, known as a kami of en-musubi (bringing people together), and its main sanctuary also enshrines his parents and the parents of Kushinadahime no Mikoto.
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: Ōkuninushi no Mikoto (principal kami), Susanoo no Mikoto, Kushinadahime no Mikoto, Ashinazuchi no Mikoto, Tenazuchi no Mikoto
History and things to know
According to the official guide, it was founded in the Age of the Gods, and the “love fortune-telling stones” (koi-uranai no ishi) on its grounds are said to have been confirmed as relics of the Jōmon period. When Emperor Saga visited in Kōnin 2 (811), he is said to have turned his carriage back three times because of the beauty of the Jishu cherry tree, which is said to be the origin of the name “Mikurumagaeshi no Sakura.” The main sanctuary, worship hall and main gate are national Important Cultural Properties.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
According to the official website, the shrine is closed for construction work on its buildings and grounds, and the date of reopening has not been decided (as of October 2026).
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 地主神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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