Cuttsishe-irahoshi Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Hitachino, Saitama Prefecture, dedicated to the kami of prosperity and good fortune. The shrine is known for its beautiful gardens and traditional architecture, which reflect the aesthetic of the Edo period. Visitors can experience the tranquility of the shrine's grounds, which are particularly famous for their 'cutscut' grasses, used as sacred decorations during the New Year festival.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Tsukuyomi-no-kami
- Kami enshrined
- Tsukiyomi, no, kami
- Coordinates
- 35.9056326, 139.6121472
Visitor tip
Be sure to visit the shrine's garden during cherry blossom season (late March to early April) for a stunning display of sakura trees.
Cultural notes
This shrine is famous for its unique 'cutscut' grasses, which are used as sacred decorations during the New Year festival. The shrine also hosts an annual 'Matsuri' festival in May to celebrate the arrival of spring.
Historical note
The shrine was established in the late Heian period and has been rebuilt several times over the centuries.