Shinto shrine
Kangō Jinja
漢國神社（かんごうじんじゃ）
Nara, Nara Prefecture
An old shrine right by Kintetsu-Nara Station that enshrines Ōmononushi no Mikoto as Sonokami, and Ōnamuchi no Mikoto and Sukunahikona no Mikoto as Karakami. In the precincts is Rin Jinja, which enshrines Rin Jōin, regarded as the originator of manjū.
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: Ōmononushi no Mikoto, Ōnamuchi no Mikoto and Sukunahikona no Mikoto
History and things to know
According to the shrine's tradition, it began in the first year of Empress Suiko (593), when 大神君白堤, on imperial orders, enshrined Ōmononushi no Mikoto, and in ancient times it was called 春日率川坂岡社. It is said that in Yōrō 1 (717) Fujiwara no Fuhito enshrined Ōnamuchi no Mikoto and Sukunahikona no Mikoto together with him, and that in Jōgan 1 (859) the spirits of the enshrined kami were invited to the Ministry of the Imperial Household in Heian-kyō.
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)
- 漢國神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-21 確認）
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