Love and Fertility Shrine in the town of Futatsu, Chiba Prefecture, dedicated to the Shinto deity Amaterasu Omikami, patron goddess of love, fertility, and prosperity. The shrine is renowned for its beautiful gardens and historic architecture.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Amaterasu Omikami
- Kami enshrined
- Amaterasu, Ookami, Inari, Tsukiyomi
- Coordinates
- 35.1744611, 140.0542062
Visitor tip
Visit the adjacent Futatsu Park, which features a stunning stonework path that offers great views of the shrine and its beautiful gardens.
Cultural notes
The shrine is famous for its Amaterasu-gaki, small wooden dolls believed to embody the spirit of the patron goddess. Visitors can purchase these dolls at the shrine's gift shop as a lucky charm.
Historical note
The current shrine was built in 1614 on the site of a previous shrine that dated back to the 7th century.