Shinto shrine
Kono Jinja
籠神社（このじんじゃ）
Miyazu, Kyoto Prefecture
The Ichinomiya of Tango Province, called "Moto-Ise" because it is the original shrine of the Inner and Outer Shrines of Ise Jingū. Its principal kami is Hikohoakari no Mikoto, with Toyouke no Ōkami, Amaterasu Ōmikami, Watatsumi no Kami and Ame no Mikumari no Kami enshrined together in the same hall.
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: Hikohoakari no Mikoto (principal kami); enshrined together in the same hall: Toyouke no Ōkami, Amaterasu Ōmikami, Watatsumi no Kami, Ame no Mikumari no Kami
History and things to know
According to shrine tradition, Toyouke no Ōkami had long been worshipped at Manaihara, the site of the inner shrine (okumiya); in the reign of Emperor Sujin, Amaterasu Ōmikami moved here, and the two were worshipped together for four years as Yosa no Miya, after which both great kami moved to Ise. In Yōrō 3 the main shrine was moved to its present site and renamed Kono Miya, with Hikohoakari no Mikoto as its principal kami. The main sanctuary is in the same shinmei-zukuri style as Ise Jingū, and the five-colored zadama on its railing are regarded as especially valuable in the history of shrine architecture.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
The inner shrine, Manai Jinja, is in a separate place away from the main shrine, and its amulet office is open only on limited days.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 籠神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-21 確認）
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