The Sacred Site of Aoi
– eternal memories and stories still unfolding.
The sacred site of Aoi, where the gods of Aoi are enshrined.
We invite you to take your time and explore radiant sacred treasures and swords embodying the spirit of the samurai, passed down since ancient times.
Floor 1First Floor
Exhibition Room
At the entrance, beautiful Ichifusa cedar introduces the charm of HItoyoshi-Kuma, along with crafts like Kijiuma, Hanatebako and Kuma shochu.
At the center of the first floor, a 400-year-old portable shrine (mikoshi) still used in the Okunchi Festival is displayed.
You can also see lion masks and Kuma Kagura, which reflect the shrine’s long history.
- Exhibition changes
- The exhibits, such as swords, are periodically rotated.
Floor 2Second Floor
Exhibition Room
Aoi Aso Shrine, founded in 806. The second-floor exhibition room displays precious sacred treasures that have been preserved for over 1,200 years.
The Sword Exhibition features 77 swords restored from the Kuma River Flood disaster, including sacred blades from the late Heian, mid Kamakura, and early Edo periods.
- Exhibition changes
- The exhibits, such as swords, are periodically rotated.
Multilingual Audio GuideAUDIO GUIDE
Discover the story of Aoi through sound.
Explore its prayers and history more deeply.
Experience prayers and history through sound30-second sample guide
The audio guide can be accessed via the QR code on the leaflet at the shrine reception.