Kagekiyo Shrine marks the traditional birthplace of Taira no Kagekiyo, a warrior remembered in The Tale of the Heike. The story links this quiet Nishiawakura shrine to the Genpei War and the fall of the Taira clan.
It is a modest stop, but worthwhile for travellers following local history around Nishiawakura. Pair it with the village's other shrines, onsen, and forest walks.