Shinto shrine
Jōnangū
城南宮（じょうなんぐう）
Fushimi, Kyoto
A shrine in Nakajima, Fushimi Ward, south of Kyoto, which draws faith as "Hōyoke no Taisha" (the great shrine for protection from misfortune of direction). It enshrines three kami, Kuninotokotachi no Mikoto, Yachihoko no Kami and Okinagatarashihime no Mikoto, together as Jōnan Ōkami.
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: Kuninotokotachi no Mikoto, Yachihoko no Kami (Ōkuninushi no Mikoto), Okinagatarashihime no Mikoto (Empress Jingū)
History and things to know
According to shrine tradition, it was founded when the capital moved to Heian-kyō in Enryaku 13 (794), and the three kami were enshrined to pray for the peace of the capital; the shrine's name means the shrine standing south (nan) of the Heian castle (jō). In the late Heian period the Jōnan Detached Palace (Toba Detached Palace) was built around it, and it was revered all the more as its guardian shrine.
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)
- 城南宮「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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