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Kehi Jingu (Kehi Grand Shrine)
〒914-0075 福井県敦賀市曙町１１−６８
A historic shrine located in Tsuruga City, Fukui Prefecture, serving as the Ichinomiya (chief shrine) of the former Echizen Province. Highly valued by the Imperial Court as the chief guardian deity of the Hokuriku region, it features one of Japan's Three Great Wooden Torii Gates.
Enshrined deities
Izasawake-no-Mikoto (Kehi Okami)
History
(Legend) Founded in the 8th year of Emperor Chouai (the 14th emperor). It played a significant role in ancient history and was designated as the Ichinomiya of Echizen Province during the medieval period, possessing extensive shrine lands. Although many shrine buildings were destroyed by air raids during World War II, the main structures have survived through post-war reconstruction.
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What visitors say
This shrine is characterized by its massive torii gate, which is one of Japan's Three Great Wooden Torii Gates, as well as its striking red torii gates. The precincts are of a comfortable size and are well-equipped with parking lots, restrooms, and vending machines. Goshuin (calligraphic seal stamps) and omikuji (fortune slips) are available. The pleasant surrounding environment makes it an easy stop for sightseeing.
Opening hours
- Monday: 6:00 – 17:00
- Tuesday: 6:00 – 17:00
- Wednesday: 6:00 – 17:00
- Thursday: 6:00 – 17:00
- Friday: 6:00 – 17:00
- Saturday: 6:00 – 17:00
- Sunday: 6:00 – 17:00
Annual events & festivals
- January 1 onwardHatsumode (first shrine visit of the year)
The Ichinomiya (First Shrine) of Echizen Province, 'Keisan.' Famous for one of Japan's three great wooden torii gates.
As the Ichinomiya of Echizen Province and the chief guardian shrine of the Hokuriku region, it is known for its large torii gate, which is a designated Important Cultural Property and one of Japan's three great wooden torii gates. It is bustling with visitors during the New Year.
HighlightsSee details on the official site ›- ・Ichinomiya of Echizen Province
- ・Large torii gate designated as an Important Cultural Property
- ・Chief guardian shrine of the Hokuriku region
- June 15Ota-ue-sai (Rice Planting Festival)
A special Shinto rite for praying for a bountiful harvest with over 1,000 years of tradition.
On June 15, a special Shinto rite with over 1,000 years of tradition is performed to pray for a bountiful harvest before the rice planting season.
HighlightsSee details on the official site ›- ・Special Shinto rite with over a thousand years of tradition
- ・Prayer for a bountiful harvest
- September (early to mid-month)Reidai-sai (Annual Grand Festival) (Mikuni no Nagasai)
One of the largest festivals in the Hokuriku region, lasting for half a month.
Held from early to mid-September, this half-month-long festival is one of the largest in the Hokuriku region. It features mikoshi (portable shrine) processions and yama (floats) in the Tsuruga Festival.
HighlightsSee details on the official site ›- ・One of the largest festivals in Hokuriku
- ・Mikoshi processions and yama floats
- ・Half-month-long festival
Dates can shift from year to year. Please check the official information before you go.
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