Spring Day Shrine, located in Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu. The shrine's name 'Spring Day' likely refers to the Japanese New Year (Oshogatsu) festival that takes place here on February 3rd, which celebrates the arrival of spring. The shrine's architecture and grounds feature traditional Japanese gardens and a serene atmosphere, inviting visitors to reflect on renewal and growth.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Amaterasu
- Kami enshrined
- Amaterasu
- Coordinates
- 34.3171728, 134.0359775
Visitor tip
For a unique experience, attend the Spring Day Shrine's Oshogatsu festival on February 3rd and participate in the traditional tea ceremony and offerings to Amaterasu.
Cultural notes
The shrine is connected to the mythology of the sun goddess Amaterasu, who was believed to reside in this shrine. The shrine also hosts a spring festival honoring the arrival of new life, symbolizing renewal and fertility.
Historical note
Founded in 1848 by the daimyo (feudal lord) Hirohito Kameyama, during the late Edo period.