Reshūji Jinja is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Matsukage, Niigata Prefecture, Japan. Dedicated to the god of good fortune and prosperity, Takamagahara Okami, Reshūji Jinja is believed to have been established during the Edo period (1603-1867) as a minor shrine associated with the local Matsukage family.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Takamagahara Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Takamagahara Okami, Setsubun no Kami
- Coordinates
- 36.9989159, 138.5944402
Visitor tip
Visit the shrine during the New Year's (Oshogatsu) festival to witness the traditional purification ritual, where visitors can write their wishes on small papers and tie them to the shrine's vermilion gate.
Cultural notes
Reshūji Jinja is known for its unique architectural style, which combines elements of traditional Niigata-style temples with the distinctive curved roofs characteristic of Shinto shrines. The shrine's main hall features a striking vermilion torii gate, believed to bring good luck and prosperity.
Historical note
The shrine was rebuilt in its current form after a devastating earthquake in 1999.