| Shiramine Shrine 白峯神宮 | |
| Map Type: | Japan |
| Coordinates: | 35.0303°N 135.753°W |
| Religious Affiliation: | Shinto |
| Type: | Imperial Shrine |
| Deity: | Emperor Junnin, Emperor Sutoku |
is a Shinto Shrine in Kamigyō-ku, Kyoto[1]
The Shrine is dedicated to the veneration of the kami of Emperor Junnin[1] and Emperor Sutoku. Annually in mid–September two Noh performances are held at the Shiramine Shrine in memory of Emperor Sutoku.[2]
Shiramine is also home to the deity Seidai Myojin who is popularly known as the god of sports, and especially soccer.[3]
The lucky charm(叶う輪 Kanauwa) of Shiramine Shrine is very popular to worshipers. Kanauwa is Lucky charm of sports.
In 1871, the identified the hierarchy of government-supported shrines most closely associated with the Imperial family.[4] The kampeisha were shrines venerated by the imperial family. This category encompasses those sanctuaries enshrining emperors, imperial family members, or meritorious retainers of the Imperial family.[5] Up through 1940, the mid-range of Imperial shrines or included the shrine; and it was then known as Shiramine-gū[6] In 1940, Shiramine's status was changed to, which is the highest rank; and since then, it has been known as Shiramine jingū.[7]
Shunki Reitaisai Festival
(Grand Festival of Spring)
April 14
Kemari 10:30 a.m.
Budō(武道）shoureisai
(Festival of Budō(武道）)
May 5
Japanese Budō Demonstration from9:00 a.m.(all day long)
Seidaimyoujin Reisai Festival
July 7
Kemari 2:00 p.m.
Komachi-odori 4:30 p.m.