Located in the city of Echizen, Shiga Prefecture, 栠赤手拭稲荷大明神 (Sugi Akazuhibi Dai-meigami) is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Sugi no Mikoto, the legendary patron deity of the Sogun (Shogun) family. The shrine's architecture reflects its historical significance, with a main hall (honden) built in 1871 using materials from the destroyed temple on the site. Visitors can explore the shrine grounds, which include a sacred tunnel where samurai once performed ritual purification rituals.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Sugi no Mikoto
- Kami enshrined
- Sugi no Mikoto, Sugisama
- Coordinates
- 34.9744731, 135.7185494
Visitor tip
To avoid lines, visit during early morning hours before sunrise, when the shrine is relatively empty and peaceful.
Cultural notes
Sugi Akazuhibi Dai-meigami is associated with protection, perseverance, and good luck. The shrine is also connected to the legend of Sogun Yoshinaga, who prayed at the shrine for victory in battle and was granted success. Visitors can participate in traditional rituals, such as the ritual cleansing of ceremonial swords.
Historical note
The current shrine was rebuilt in 1871 after the original temple was destroyed during the Meiji period's modernization efforts.