Shinto shrine
Kakinomoto Jinja
柿本神社（かきのもとじんじゃ）
Akashi, Hyōgo Prefecture
A shrine on Hitomaruyama in Akashi that enshrines Kakinomoto no Hitomaro, a poet of the Asuka period whose poems survive in the Man'yōshū and other collections. He is worshipped as a kami of learning, safe childbirth and protection from fire.
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 deity: Kakinomoto no Hitomaro
History and things to know
According to the shrine's tradition, in Genna 6 (1620) Ogasawara Tadamasa, lord of Akashi Castle, revered Hitomaro as a sage of poetry and enshrined him at this place, with which Hitomaro had deep ties. In connection with the 18th day of the 3rd month of the old calendar, said to be the anniversary of Hitomaro's death, a festival in which the portable shrine (mikoshi) is carried out is now held on the second Sunday of April.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
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)
- 柿本神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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