Subashigahara Shrine, located in Yamanashi Prefecture, is dedicated to the god of children and fertility. Founded in 1630 during the Edo period, it has a distinctive rectangular temple building with a tiled roof. The shrine's name, Subashigahara, refers to the nearby Battle of Sekigahara, where the god was said to have appeared.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Susanoo-no-mikoto
- Kami enshrined
- Susanoo, no, mikoto
- Coordinates
- 35.5056826, 138.9922049
Visitor tip
For visitors with young children, the shrine offers a nursery area and changing facilities. Parents can also enjoy a meal at the on-site restaurant.
Cultural notes
Subashigahara Shrine is often visited by families and newlyweds seeking blessings for children. The shrine's unique rectangular temple building is said to resemble a child's crib, symbolizing the god's role as patron of infants.
Historical note
Founded in 1630 during the Edo period.