Kamo Shrine

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Kamo Shrine

Introduction Video

History and Legends of Kamo Shrine

Tracing its origins back to the exile of Minamoto no Yoshitsuna (Kamo Jiro) to Sado in 1109 (Tennin 2), the Kamo Shrine is believed to have been established by enshrining a divided spirit from the Kamo Shrine in Kyoto’s Yamashiro Province, where Yoshitsuna had his coming-of-age ceremony.
After relocating to its current location, the shrine was rebuilt in 1694 (Genroku 7).

Connection with Roosters

The main hall, located behind the worship hall, features a unique “Saya-kake” design, which is rare in Sado.
The shrine is also known for venerating roosters as divine messengers.
Rooster motifs can be seen on the building, and various rooster ema (votive plaques), including the “Rooster Large Ema” (a city-designated tangible cultural property), have been dedicated to the shrine.

Noh Stage with a Rich Heritage

Alongside Nakahara’s Wakaiji Shrine, Takeda’s Daisen Shrine, and Katakami’s Ushio Shrine, it is known as one of the “Kuninaka Four Noh Venues,” a place with a storied Noh performance history.
The shrine’s backyard boasts a standalone Noh stage, representative of Sado.
Every August, the Kamo Shrine hosts evening Noh performances.

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Access

Address：1568-1 Kurinoe, Sado City, Niigata Prefecture, 952-0202, Japan

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主催：公益社団法人能楽協会、独立行政法人日本芸術文化振興会、文化庁
委託：令和５年度日本博 2.0 事業（委託型）