located in the heart of Minami-Saitama, the city is renowned for its beautiful scenery and historic sites. The shrine's primary kami is Amaterasu, while it also enshrines 10 other deities, including Soko no Kuni Hachiman-gu.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Amaterasu
- Kami enshrined
- Amaterasu, Soko no Kuni Hachiman-gu, Suzumebachi, Mikasa no Okami, Inari Okami, Tsukuyomi, Taka-mikazuki-yokamushi, Otohime, Uwagatamarasu, Shizume-no-kami
- Coordinates
- 35.930444, 139.6361946
Visitor tip
Visit the shrine's torii gate at dawn to witness the sun's rays illuminate its gates, a truly breathtaking sight.
Cultural notes
As an important Shinto site in Saitama Prefecture, Minami-Saitama Shrine is said to be the guardian deity of the surrounding area. The shrine's architecture features traditional Japanese elements, including a wooden torii gate and a vermilion lantern.
Historical note
The shrine was originally built in the Heian period (794-1185 CE), during the reign of Emperor Toba.