Amino Shrine
A shrine dedicated to Emperor Keitai. Legend holds that Emperor Keitai lived in Ajimano before his ascension to the throne. During the Muromachi period, the Kuratani clan maintained a castle here, and remnants of earthen ramparts remain to the north and west of the shrine grounds. The Kuratani clan originated when Ashikaga Yoshitsugu, the second son of Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, was suspected by his elder brother Yoshitoki and committed suicide. His son, Yoshitoshi, fled to Echizen and adopted the surname Kuratani. The clan is said to have lasted for three generations, spanning 150 years. In 1573 (Tenshō 1), they were destroyed by Nobunaga alongside the Asakura clan. A monument and statue marking the birthplace of the Noh play "Hanagama" are located here.
- Area
- Tannan
- Category
- History & Culture Temples & Shrines
- Preferences
- Open before 9 AM Open after 5 PM
Information
- Telephone Number
- 0778-22-7434（Echizen City Tourism and Exchange Promotion Division）
- Address
- 福井県越前市池泉町21-18
- Getting There
- 20 minutes by car from Happiraine Takefu Station / 10 minutes by car from Hokuriku Expressway Takefu IC
