Spring Day Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu, with a focus on fertility and good harvests. Built in 1628, it showcases traditional Edo-period architectural styles, featuring a rectangular main hall surrounded by a vermilion torii gate. The shrine is located near the town of Tontetsu, Ishikawa Prefecture, and is famous for its beautiful cherry blossom trees and historic stone lantern.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- Kami enshrined
- Amaterasu, Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- Coordinates
- 36.1679081, 136.2022091
Visitor tip
Visit the shrine's torii gate at dawn or dusk to witness the golden light of sunrise or sunset, creating a stunning backdrop for photographs.
Cultural notes
The shrine is associated with the Shinto deity Susanoo-no-Mikoto, brother of Amaterasu and god of storms and fertility. Locals celebrate the annual Spring Festival, which honors the arrival of spring and the promise of good harvests. The shrine's stone lanterns are particularly noteworthy, as they are said to be crafted from sacred trees believed to hold spiritual energy.
Historical note
Built in 1628 during the Edo period.