Shinto shrine
Yamaguchi Daijingū
山口大神宮（やまぐちだいじんぐう）
Yamaguchi, Yamaguchi Prefecture
A shrine at the foot of Kōnomine in Taki-machi, Yamaguchi, called “the Ise of the West.” It enshrines Amaterasu Ōmikami in the Naikū (Inner Shrine) and Toyouke Ōmikami and others in the Gekū (Outer Shrine).
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 deities: Amaterasu Ōmikami (Naikū), Toyouke Ōmikami (Gekū) and others
History and things to know
According to the shrine's tradition, Ōuchi Yoshioki, after worshipping at Ise Jingū, wished to bring its divided spirit to Yamaguchi; he built an Outer and an Inner Shrine, obtained imperial permission, and the kami were transferred in Eishō 17 (1520), which is said to be its beginning. After being called Kōnomine Daijingū and by other names, it was renamed Yamaguchi Daijingū in Shōwa 22.
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)
- 山口大神宮「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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