Suka-jinja Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture. The shrine is famous for its association with the legendary founder of Ichikawa, Nakatomi no Yoritomo, who was also a prominent samurai leader during the Kamakura period. The shrine's architecture reflects its history, with a main hall dating back to the 17th century and a torii gate from the 18th century. Visitors can explore the shrine grounds, which include a sacred pond and several shrines dedicated to other regional kami.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Yabu no Kanezumi
- 祀られている神
- Yabu no Kanezumi, Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- 座標
- 35.6991993, 139.7870937
参拝のヒント
To respect the shrine's traditions, please remove your shoes before entering the main hall and make an offering of coins or incense to the kami.
文化的背景
Suka-jinja Shrine is associated with the legend of a great flood that occurred in the area, which was said to have been caused by the goddess Susanoo-no-Mikoto. The shrine also hosts a annual festival in July to celebrate the founding of Ichikawa and to honor the kami.
歴史
Founded in 1651 during the Edo period.