国司神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Tsukimi-cho, Hatsu-machi, Chiba City, located on the eastern coast of Japan's main island. The shrine was established to enshrine the kami, National Guardian, who protects the nation and its people. The shrine complex features traditional Japanese architecture with a multi-tiered honden and a surrounding garden.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- National Guardian
- Kami enshrined
- National Guardian
- Coordinates
- 34.9823236, 139.8439136
Visitor tip
Upon arrival, visit the shrine's torii gate during sunrise or sunset for a stunning view of the surrounding landscape.
Cultural notes
In Japan, National Guardian (Kokuryūshi) is one of the three guardian kami of the nation. The shrine complex hosts an annual autumn festival to honor this deity and celebrate harvest season.