Located in the city of Sakurako, Chiba Prefecture, Kominaga Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of agriculture and fertility, Susanoo-no-Mikoto. While its name may suggest otherwise, this shrine does not have direct affiliation with the famous Yatagarasu or Kumano region's kami.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- Kami enshrined
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto, Tsumeta-tsumi, Inari, Okami, Takamagahara no kami
- Coordinates
- 34.9729267, 139.7747589
Visitor tip
To respect the shrine's atmosphere, please refrain from taking pictures inside the main hall during the morning prayer ceremony (Matinoki no hi).
Cultural notes
The shrine is famous for its large stone statue of Susanoo-no-Mikoto standing in front of the shrine building. This statue is said to have been donated by a local fisherman who was granted good luck and prosperity after making an offering.
Historical note
Founded in 1492 by the Kominaga clan