Located in the Niigata Prefecture, Yūsui-jinsha (or Matsushita-yashiro) is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity of rice fields and agriculture. The shrine's architecture reflects traditional Japanese design with a tiled roof and a main hall, or hondo, that dates back to the Edo period. Visitors can explore the shrine grounds, which feature several smaller shrines and torii gates dedicated to various kami.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Matsushita-yashiro
- Kami enshrined
- Matsushita-yashiro
- Coordinates
- 37.0527295, 138.6740069
Visitor tip
To respect the shrine's traditional architecture, please remove your shoes before entering the main hall and avoid taking photos inside the hondo.
Cultural notes
Yūsui-jinsha is one of the few shrines in Japan dedicated to a deity specifically associated with agriculture. Visitors can experience the shrine's unique connection to rice fields during the annual Matsushita Festival, which celebrates the harvest season.
Historical note
Founded in 1703 as a Shinto shrine to honor rice fields and agriculture.