Located in Kinutsu City, Chiba Prefecture, Six-sect Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto deity of agriculture and fertility. As a rural shrine, it is deeply connected to the local community and the surrounding environment. The shrine's architecture reflects its historical significance as a major center for rice cultivation and trade during the Edo period.
- Religion
- shinto
- Kami enshrined
- Susanoo-no-kami
- Coordinates
- 35.2651509, 139.9916748
Visitor tip
To fully appreciate the shrine's significance, visitors should start their day at sunrise and take a stroll around the surrounding rice fields.
Cultural notes
The shrine is closely associated with the Shinto deity, Susanoo-no-kami, who is revered as the patron of agriculture and fertility. The shrine also hosts an annual Harvest Festival (, ninbe no miya-matsuri) in November, which features traditional music, dance, and food.
Historical note
Established in 1622 by the Tokugawa shogunate, Six-sect Shrine played a crucial role in the region's economic development.