Kamitani Shrine
神谷神社
/ Kamitani Jinja
Overview
A small shrine housing a National Treasure main hall from 1219 — the oldest dated shrine building in Shikoku. It is a rare example of Kamakura-period sangensha-nagare-zukuri architecture.
History
Founding
Source: Dated inscription on the main hall
Current National Treasure honden constructed.
Enshrined Deities
Blessings
Did You Know?
The honden is the oldest dated shrine main hall in Shikoku, with a construction date of 1219 inscribed on the building.
Source: documented
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
34.3125, 133.8583
Physical Address
621 Kamitani-cho, Sakaide, Kagawa 762-0024
〒762-0024 香川県坂出市神谷町621
Access
Sakaide Station (JR Yosan Line)
Hours
24 hours
Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
What is Kamitani Shrine?
A small shrine housing a National Treasure main hall from 1219 — the oldest dated shrine building in Shikoku. It is a rare example of Kamakura-period sangensha-nagare-zukuri architecture.
Where is Kamitani Shrine located?
Kamitani Shrine is located in Sakaide, Kagawa. The full address is: 621 Kamitani-cho, Sakaide, Kagawa 762-0024.
What deities are enshrined at Kamitani Shrine?
The enshrined deities are: amenomahitotsu no kami.