Suban-jinja, also known as Suban Shrine, is a Shinto shrine located in Shimizu City, Shizuoka Prefecture. Dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu, the primary kami enshrined here is Hachiman-gu no kaminarimonosugita-taisan or simply Amaterasugita, however it is known by the name Amaterasugita no Kami in Japanese. In this shrine, you can find a statue of the 7th century's Shinto priest Amaterasugita, who oversaw the construction of the nearby Ono River. Visitors can experience traditional Japanese culture and pay their respects to Hachiman-gu no kaminarimonosugita-taisan.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Amaterasugita no Kami
- Kami enshrined
- Amaterasugita no Kami, Hachiman-gu no kaminarimonosugita-taisan
- Coordinates
- 34.7129677, 137.7606731
Visitor tip
To avoid waiting, consider visiting early in the morning or late in the afternoon.
Cultural notes
This shrine is known for its beautiful gardens and traditional architecture inspired by the Heian period. During the spring festival (known as 'Hanami'), visitors can enjoy traditional Japanese food and drinks while admiring the blooming cherry blossoms.
Historical note
Founded in the 8th century as a shrine dedicated to Amaterasugita.