Tōshōdai-jinja, or Tōshōdai Shrine, is located in Ōmiya, Saitama Prefecture. Dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu, the shrine's primary deity is Amaterōsukuni-no-kami no Okami Hachiman.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Amaterōsukuni-no-kami no Okami Hachiman
- Kami enshrined
- Amaterōsukuni-no-kami, no, Okami, Hachiman
- Coordinates
- 35.9430615, 139.6417495
Visitor tip
For visitors arriving during autumn, be sure to catch the Ōmiya Autumn Leaves Festival (Ōmiya Aki Kikkei Matsuri), which features stunning displays of fall foliage.
Cultural notes
Tōshōdai-jinja is one of Japan's most important shrines and is known for its impressive architecture, including the main hall dedicated to Hachiman, Amaterōsukuni-no-kami no Okami Hachiman, who is revered as a patron of war and literature.
Historical note
The shrine was built in 1632 during the Edo period as a branch of the Tōshōdai Shrine in Nara.