Sano Jinja

Sano Jinja is a renowned sacred site as the birthplace of Emperor Jinmu. Enshrined at the foot of the Kirishima mountain range overlooking Mount Takachihohga in the Sano region, it is a venerable ancient shrine recorded in the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki. This place where Emperor Jinmu spent his childhood is truly the sacred site of Japan's founding. The shrine grounds contain a sacred tree with a history spanning over a thousand years, enveloped in an atmosphere of sanctity continuing from ancient times. With deep connections to the imperial household, many visitors come seeking to feel the wellspring of Japan at this special place.