Kamafuta Jinja (Imatate Hyoshu Jinja)

Overview

The enshrined deities (kami) are Susanome-no-Mikoto and Ukimochi-no-Mikoto. According to legend, the shrine's origin dates back to when a pot lid was blown off by a sudden gust of wind during an audience with Emperor Tenji and fell at this location. It is famous for a unique worship practice called "Kamafuta Negatake," where it is said that walking approximately 10 meters from the torii gate to the offering box with a pot lid balanced on one's head without dropping it will ward off misfortune. It became known nationwide as a power spot after many athletes, including athletes like Saki Sawa and Shunsuke Nakamura, visited to pray for victory. It is situated along the coast at the southernmost tip of the Satsuma Peninsula, with a view of Mount Kaimon.

Highlights

• ・"Kamafuta Negatake" (worship while carrying a lid on the head)
• ・A power spot for success in competitions
• ・Stunning coastal views overlooking Mount Kaimon
• ・A site for athletes to pray for victory