Hondo-jinja, Shinto shrine in Japan

Hondo-jinja is a Shinto shrine in the Odamachi district of Tajimi, Gifu Prefecture, built in the nagare-zukuri style with a curved roof extending over the entrance. It is one of the three gold-coin shrines (kinpeisha) of Tajimi, together with Shinra Shrine and Hakusan Shrine. The grounds include several subsidiary shrines, among them Hachioji, Shinmei, Kitano, Inari, Kojin, Izumo and Kotohira shrines.

According to shrine tradition, the deity Sarutahiko no Okami was invited from the Sarutahiko Shrine near Ise Jingu's inner shrine in 1030, when the area belonged to Ise Jingu's Ikeda Mikuriya estate. In the late Kamakura period the Mino governor Toki Yorizane built his residence here and revered the shrine as protector of the demon gate and of warriors. A ridge tag records repairs by Nagase Michito in 1330, and further tags from 1449, 1477 and 1511 name local patrons. In 1980 the shrine was designated a kinsi-sha by the Gifu prefectural shrine agency.

The shrine serves as a focal point for local worship and community gatherings throughout the year. Visitors participate in simple rituals such as ringing the bell and making offerings, which reflect how traditional practices remain woven into daily life in Tajimi.

The grounds are peaceful and easy to navigate, with a path lined with stones that leads to the shrine and invites unhurried exploration. A visit requires no special preparation, though it is customary to bow before entering and treat the space with respect.

The shrine is dedicated to two deities: Sarutahiko no Okami, known for guiding travelers, and Niwatsuhi no Mikoto, connected to fire and the land. This dual dedication reflects how the shrine addresses multiple concerns of the community and daily life.