Kitaoji Goryo Shrine

The deity enshrined in this shrine is Emperor Kobun [also known as Prince Otomo], which is the same as in Iwaki Shrine in Nishinosho. As this place is close to the place of death of Prince Otomo who was defeated in the Jinshin War, he was reportedly enshrined here. The main shrine employs the ikkensha-nagare-zukuri style [which is characterized by the asymmetrical gable roof and two front columns approximately 1.8 meters apart], and was rebuilt in 1693.
The Kanjo Festival takes place every January 9, where two sets of Kanjo ropes with sakaki tree leaves are made and hung each at the entrance of the shrine precinct and in the village to pray for peace.