Sannai-jinja is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of agriculture and prosperity, located in the city of Sayo in Hyogo Prefecture. The shrine's name is derived from its role as a center for worship and offerings to the kami. The shrine complex features a rectangular hall surrounded by a garden and several smaller shrines, showcasing traditional Japanese architecture.
- Religion
- shinto
- Kami enshrined
- null
- Coordinates
- 34.6434194, 134.9832363
Visitor tip
Visitors can experience the traditional Japanese tea ceremony held at the shrine every Sunday and national holidays.
Cultural notes
Sannai-jinja is also famous for being the final resting place of the 47 ronin who avenged their lord's death in 1703. The shrine plays an important role in the annual '47 Ronin' festival, which honors the brave samurai.
Historical note
The shrine was originally built during the Nara period (712-794 CE) as a shrine to the god of agriculture, but its current structure dates back to the Heian period (794-1185 CE).