Located in the town of Tsunashima, Chiba Prefecture, Akane no Sato Shrine is a small Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of rice and fertility. The shrine is situated near a popular rice paddy field and is believed to offer blessings for a bountiful harvest.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Kamui, Utsukuni no Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Kamui, Utsukuni no Okami
- Coordinates
- 34.9120617, 139.8941596
Visitor tip
Visit the shrine at dawn or dusk to catch a glimpse of the cherry blossoms blooming in the surrounding paddy fields.
Cultural notes
Akane no Sato Shrine is known for its association with the kami of rice, which is reflected in the shrine's traditional rice-ear-shaped torii gate. The shrine also holds an annual Rice Festival to celebrate the harvest season.
Historical note
The shrine was built in 1724 during the Edo period, and its current structure is a reconstruction of an earlier wooden torii gate.