Tama Shrine, dedicated to the kami of rice and prosperity, is a prominent Shinto site located in the prefecture of Chiba. The shrine's architecture reflects the traditional Japanese style, with a wooden torii gate and a sacred water source called 'Tamagawa'. The shrine is also famous for its beautiful gardens and teahouses.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Tama-no-okami
- Kami enshrined
- Tama-no-okami, Minamoto no Yoritomo's ancestral kami
- Coordinates
- 35.5314287, 139.7262227
Visitor tip
To fully appreciate the shrine's beauty, consider visiting at dawn or dusk when the golden light illuminates the torii gate and surrounding gardens.
Cultural notes
As a symbol of good luck and prosperity, visitors often tie a yellow ribbon on the torii gate with their prayer wishes. The shrine is also associated with the mythological figure of Tama-no-hikoku no okami, who protected the rice fields from evil spirits.
Historical note
Established in 1180 by the Kamakura shogunate as Tama-no-hikoku, this shrine was dedicated to the god of war, Minamoto no Yoritomo's, ancestral kami.