Takeda Jinja

What makes this place special?

At a Glance

Takeda Shrine in Kofu, Yamanashi, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Takeda Shingen. Built in 1919 on the former Tsutsujigasaki fortified residence site, it is a popular historic landmark with a museum and cultural treasures.

Ancient Historic Shinto Shrine

Why you should go

1

Takeda Jinja is dedicated to a single historical figure, Takeda Shingen, rather than an ancient mythological deity.

2

After the Takeda clan's defeat, Shingen's fortified residence was abandoned and left to crumble into ruins for centuries. The site only gained protection as a National Historic Monument after the Meiji Restoration.