Kakimoto Jinja

📍 Shimane, Gotsu · 1750 Tsunozutsu-cho, Gotsu, Shimane

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Hours

9:00–16:00

Fee

¥300

Direct-write

Available

Pre-written

Available

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History

Byakko

Kakimoto Jinja honors Kakimoto no Hitomaro, the god of classical poetry. Standing in Gotsu, the white fox spirit senses centuries of poetic fragrance. Generations of poets' wishes stratify this sacred ground. Those seeking linguistic beauty and poetic mastery converge here. Kakimoto's eternal spirit inhabits this sanctuary, continuously transmitting culture across generations with unwavering devotion.

Benefits

poetry culturepoetic achievementKakimoto protection

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