located in the city of Sakuragicho, Chiba Prefecture, Ninonegi Shrine is dedicated to the deity of fertility and prosperity, believed to have been established during the Heian period. The shrine's architecture reflects traditional Japanese design, with a main hall featuring a vermilion torii gate adorned with fluttering red fans known as 'koinobori.' The shrine's grounds are said to be particularly sacred due to its proximity to Sakuragicho Lake and surrounding hills.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
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- Kami enshrined
- Tennin, Fūjin, Raijū, Ōkuninushi
- Coordinates
- 35.6759806, 139.8799565
Visitor tip
visit during cherry blossom season to witness the beautiful koinobori, which symbolize good luck and prosperity.
Cultural notes
Ninonegi Shrine is believed to be associated with the myth of the 'two rivers' (ninon), said to have flowed from the shrine's location. The shrine also hosts an annual spring festival in late April, featuring traditional dances and offerings to ensure fertility and abundance.
Historical note
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