Dayimitsu-sha is a Shinto shrine located in Ibaraki Prefecture, known for its beautiful autumn foliage and historic significance as the final resting place of Ieyasu Tokugawa, founder of the Tokugawa shogunate. The shrine's architecture is characteristic of the Edo period style, with a large torii gate and a traditional Japanese garden. Locals and tourists alike flock to the shrine during the Autumn Leaf Festival (koyo) in November, which celebrates the changing colors of the autumn leaves.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Tokugawa Ieyasu
- Kami enshrined
- Tokugawa Ieyasu, Samurai
- Coordinates
- 36.3844433, 139.7249808
Visitor tip
For a unique perspective on the shrine's autumn foliage, try visiting during the early morning hours when the sun is low, creating long shadows and accentuating the vibrant colors of the changing leaves.
Cultural notes
Dayimitsu-sha is also known as Amanogawa-ji, named after the nearby Amanogawa River. The shrine's primary deity is Tokugawa Ieyasu himself, who was enshrined as a kami alongside other notable historical figures.
Historical note
The shrine was founded by Tokugawa Ieyasu in 1606 as a memorial for his mother.