Inori no Mori祈りの杜working title

Shinto shrine

Ryūshi Jinja

立志神社(りゅうしじんじゃ)

Konan, Shiga Prefecture

A shrine in Mikumo, Konan, enshrining Kuni no Tokotachi no Kami. Its formal reading is “Ryūshi Jinja,” and from its meaning of setting one's aspirations, it is also called “Risshi Jinja.”

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: Kuni no Tokotachi no Kami

History and things to know

According to the official guide, its origin is unknown, but it is said that in the 6th century, in the reign of Emperor Kinmei, prayers for abundant harvests of the five grains were offered at twelve shrines across the country for the people suffering from famine, and that this shrine was one of those places of prayer. Within the protective building over the main sanctuary, Taga Sha, Atsuta Sha, Hachiman Sha and Ebisu Sha are also enshrined.

Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.

Related kami and buddhas

Before you visit

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Sources (in Japanese)

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