A shrine dedicated to members of the Sanada clan, particularly honoring the legendary warrior Sanada Yukimura and his family who played significant roles during the Sengoku and early Edo periods.
- Religion
- shinto
- Kami enshrined
- Sanada Yukimura, Sanada clan ancestors
- Founding
- Edo period
- Coordinates
- 35.3700417, 139.2870653
Visitor tip
Look for displays or monuments featuring the distinctive Sanada family mon (crest) with its six coins design.
Cultural notes
Sanada Yukimura is celebrated in Japanese popular culture as an exemplar of samurai loyalty and courage, often appearing in novels, films, and television dramas about the Sengoku period.
Historical note
The shrine commemorates the Sanada clan, especially Sanada Yukimura (1567-1615), who earned fame as one of Japan's greatest warriors during the siege of Osaka Castle. The Sanada family served various daimyo throughout the turbulent Sengoku period and became legendary for their military prowess and strategic acumen.