Overview
Kota Shrine is a Shinto shrine in the Sadowara area of Miyazaki City, Miyazaki Prefecture. Formerly known as Kota Hachimangū, it once held the rank of gōsha (district shrine). It is dedicated to Futodama, Empress Jingū and Emperor Ōjin, and its main hall is designated a National Important Cultural Property. It is a historic shrine whose halls stand quietly amid its grounds.
Highlights
- ●Main hall designated a National Important Cultural Property
- ●Three deities: Futodama, Empress Jingū and Emperor Ōjin
- ●Heritage of the old name Kota Hachimangū
- ●Quiet halls conveying the dignity of a gōsha shrine
History
In earlier times it was called Kota Hachimangū and held the former rank of gōsha. Its main hall (honden) is designated a National Important Cultural Property, recognized for its high architectural value. The shrine enshrines Futodama, Empress Jingū and Emperor Ōjin as its deities.
Access
The shrine is located in Sadowara, Miyazaki City. As it sits a little away from the urban center, please confirm your route with maps and official information when visiting.
Best season
Early mornings, when the quiet is at its deepest, or autumn when the trees take on color, make for an atmospheric visit, letting you view the Important Cultural Property main hall at leisure.
Map
32.0578, 131.4037 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Visit Kota Shrine in Sadowara, Miyazaki City
- 2Carefully view the Important Cultural Property main hall
- 3Take in the quiet atmosphere of the precincts
- 4Learn the history of its deities and old name
Did you know?
💡 While it is now called Kota Shrine, it has a history of being known in earlier times as Kota Hachimangū.
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