Shinto shrine
Katsuragi Hitokotonushi Jinja
葛城一言主神社（かつらぎひとことぬしじんじゃ）
Gose, Nara Prefecture
A shrine in Moriwaki, Gose, Nara Prefecture, regarded as the head shrine of all the shrines in Japan that enshrine Hitokotonushi no Kami. It enshrines Hitokotonushi no Ōkami and Wakatakeru no Mikoto (Emperor Yūryaku), and is familiarly called "Ichigon-san".
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: Hitokotonushi no Ōkami, Wakatakeru no Mikoto (Emperor Yūryaku)
History and things to know
According to the shrine's tradition, during Emperor Yūryaku's hunt on Mount Katsuragi recorded in the Kojiki, Hitokotonushi no Ōkami is said to have appeared in the same form as the emperor, and the shrine is said to have been placed at the site where the kami came down. In the Engishiki it is ranked as a myōjin taisha, and it is also said that Saichō prayed here before going to Tang China.
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)
- 葛城一言主神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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