Kamo Shrine

Overview

Kamo Shrine is located in Yazu Town, Yazu District, Tottori Prefecture. Its former shrine rank was that of a village shrine, and it stands quietly as a guardian of the countryside, cherished by local people over the generations. Yazu Town lies in the hills southeast of Tottori City, and Kamo Shrine sits amid this calm landscape of fields and mountain villages, a place to enjoy a simple, locally rooted visit.

Highlights

• ●A countryside guardian shrine that once held the rank of village shrine
• ●The simple presence of a shrine set quietly in Yazu's mountain villages
• ●Calm precincts wrapped in rural scenery through the seasons
• ●A shrine carrying on the name of the Kamo faith found across Japan

History

Kamo Shrine held the rank of a village shrine under the former system and has long drawn faith as the local tutelary deity. For details of its founding and enshrined deities, it is best to check the notices in the precincts or official information. The Yazu area is dotted with long-established settlements, and such village shrines have been protected in close connection with the life of the community.

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Head southeast from Tottori City into the peaceful hills of Yazu
2. 2Visit Kamo Shrine and savor the stillness of a countryside guardian
3. 3Wander the surrounding fields and hamlets to touch Yazu life
4. 4Set off home at a leisurely pace, enjoying the seasonal scenery

Did you know?

💡 The name Kamo is widely found among shrines connected to the Kamo faith, represented by the Kamo shrines of Kyoto, which have been linked to water, agriculture and the protection of the community. The Kamo Shrine of Yazu likewise hints at this character of a guardian of the rural community.

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