Amino Jinja Shrine

Amino Shrine is said to have been established before the 10th Century. When it was first established, the three goods who are enshrined there were in three different locations, but in 1452, they were merged into the current shrine we know today.

The current main shrine hall was constructed in 1922 in the Nagare Zukuri style, characterized by its gabled roof that projects over the main entrance.

The hall of worship was also originally built in 1922, but was reconstructed in 1929, following damages during the 1927 Tango Earthquake.

The main hall and hall of worship are National Registered Tangible Cultural Property.

Every summer, a festival is held at Amino Shrine in honor of the God of Fire. The festival’s aim is to pray for the gods to protect the region from natural disasters and fires for the next year to come. The event involes traditional performances, offerings to the gods, taiko drumming and fire wielding.