Shinto shrine
Takakamo Jinja
高鴨神社（たかかもじんじゃ）
Gose, Nara Prefecture
A shrine in Kamogami, Gose, Nara Prefecture, which the official guide describes as the head shrine of all Kamo shrines in Japan. It enshrines Ajishikitakahikone no Mikoto (Kamo no Ōmikami) as its main kami.
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: Ajishikitakahikone no Mikoto (Kamo no Ōmikami), Kotoshironushi no Mikoto, Ajisukihayao no Mikoto, Shitaterushime no Mikoto, Amewakahiko no Mikoto
History and things to know
According to the official guide, this area is the place of origin of the Kamo clan, a powerful family of Yamato, and the shrine is said to be one of the shrines the clan enshrined as its guardian kami. In the Engishiki Jinmyōchō it is ranked as a myōjin taisha, and in Jōgan 1 (859) its kami was granted the Junior First Rank. The main sanctuary was rebuilt in Tenbun 12 (1543) and is an Important Cultural Property of Japan.
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)
- 高鴨神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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