Located in the city of Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, Sanbon-gu Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto god Inari Okami, revered as the patron deity of fishing and commerce. The shrine's name, 'Sanbon-gu,' refers to its location near a three-pronged rock formation, said to be the shrine's original foundation site.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari
- Kami enshrined
- Inari Okami
- Coordinates
- 34.4111422, 132.4511753
Visitor tip
For a more authentic experience, visit the shrine at dawn or dusk when the sunlight casts unique shadows on the shrine's walls and grounds.
Cultural notes
Sanbon-gu Shrine is famous for its 'Hikoumon,' a unique Shinto ritual where the shrine's priest conducts a prayer ceremony using a sacred bell to purify the soul before passing away. The shrine also hosts an annual 'Aki Matsuri' autumn festival celebrating the harvest season.
Historical note
The shrine was re-established in 1683 during the Edo period.