Prisu-en Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Fujieda, Shizuoka Prefecture, known for its beautiful gardens and traditional architecture. As one of the oldest shrines in Japan, it has been an important cultural and spiritual center for over 1,000 years. The shrine is famous for its association with Lady Otohime, a mythical sea goddess from Japanese mythology.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Otohime
- Kami enshrined
- Otohime
- Coordinates
- 34.7147474, 137.9244577
Visitor tip
For a more immersive experience, visitors can try visiting during the spring cherry blossom season or autumn foliage, when the shrine's gardens are at their most beautiful. Be sure to bring a prayer slip and write your name on it before leaving an offering.
Cultural notes
Prisu-en Shrine is also known for its unique tradition of 'o-mamori,' where visitors can tie a paper wish token with their name on it to the shrine's oak tree, believing that their wishes will be carried by Lady Otohime. The shrine celebrates the New Year (Oshogatsu) with traditional Shinto rituals and festivities.
Historical note
The shrine was originally built during the Heian period (794-1185 CE).