Hokkaido Shrine
北海道神宮
Hokkaido · Sapporo
Independent Ichinomiya Development
Kensha
Kitabatake Shrine
北畠神社
/ Kitabatake Jinja
Admission
Free (garden: 300 yen)
Goshuin
300 yen
Access
10 min walk
Hours
9:00-16:00
Overview
Kitabatake Shrine enshrines Kitabatake Chikafusa, the Southern Court statesman who authored the Jinno Shotoki, a seminal work on imperial legitimacy. The shrine preserves a beautiful garden attributed to the Muromachi period, designated as a National Place of Scenic Beauty.
History
Founding
📜According to tradition
1881 [Meiji 14]
Enshrines Kitabatake Chikafusa, author of Jinno Shotoki and a key Southern Court loyalist.
📄
Documented
1881 Source: Imperial decree
Enshrined Deities
⛩
primary Deity
Loyalist scholar-statesman (1293–1354) who served Emperor Go-Daigo; author of the Jinno Shotoki, a foundational text of imperial legitimacy
Blessings
Shrine Network
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
34.4836, 136.3164
Physical Address
1148 Misugi-cho Kamitage, Tsu-shi, Mie
三重県津市美杉町上多気1148
Historical Province
Ise Province
Access
Ise-Okitsu Station (JR Meisho Line)
10 min walk
Hours
9:00-16:00
Best Times to Visit
autumn (November foliage)
Visitor information last verified: 2026-04-06. Please check the official website for the latest details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
What is Kitabatake Shrine?
Kitabatake Shrine enshrines Kitabatake Chikafusa, the Southern Court statesman who authored the Jinno Shotoki, a seminal work on imperial legitimacy. The shrine preserves a beautiful garden attributed to the Muromachi period, designated as a National Place of Scenic Beauty.
Where is Kitabatake Shrine located?
Kitabatake Shrine is located in Tsu-shi, Mie. The full address is: 1148 Misugi-cho Kamitage, Tsu-shi, Mie.