Overview
Kaka Shrine, also known as Kukedo Daimyojin, stands in Shimane-cho, Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture. Enshrined in what was once Shimane District of Izumo Province, it is an ancient shrine counted among the Shikinaisha of Izumo. Set quietly on Matsue's northern coast facing the Sea of Japan, it preserves the history of Izumo's myths and faith.
Highlights
- ●An ancient shrine counted among the Shikinaisha of Izumo
- ●Old faith alive in the alternate name Kukedo Daimyojin
- ●A historic setting once part of Shimane District, Izumo
- ●The quiet presence of a shrine on Matsue's northern coast
History
Kaka Shrine is counted among the Shikinaisha of Izumo Province, shrines listed in the ancient system of official worship, marking its long and distinguished lineage. In the old administrative divisions it belonged to Shimane District of Izumo Province, and it has long drawn faith as a guardian watching over the sea and the life of the community. Its alternate name, Kukedo Daimyojin, speaks of the old belief rooted in this place.
Access
The shrine sits in Shimane-cho, Matsue City, around latitude 35.56 and longitude 133.06. It lies in the area heading from central Matsue toward the northern coast on the Sea of Japan side, so a car is convenient for a visit. For public transport, parking, and worship hours, please confirm with official information in advance.
Best season
Open for worship year-round, spring and autumn are especially pleasant when the sea air is at its most agreeable. Visiting as part of a journey through Izumo's myths and faith, combined with sightseeing around Matsue, lets you feel the region's stories more deeply.
Map
35.5647, 133.0628 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Head from central Matsue toward Shimane-cho on the coast
- 2Worship at Kaka Shrine and touch Izumo's history of faith
- 3Take in the seaside scenery and the shrine's calm air
- 4Combine with other myth-linked sites around Matsue
Did you know?
💡 Kaka Shrine is also called Kukedo Daimyojin, tied to the old belief passed down in the Kaka area of Shimane-cho, Matsue. Its enduring status as a Shikinaisha is one of the highlights for travelers exploring the world of the Izumo deities.
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