Suka-jinja Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture. The shrine is famous for its association with the legendary founder of Ichikawa, Nakatomi no Yoritomo, who was also a prominent samurai leader during the Kamakura period. The shrine's architecture reflects its history, with a main hall dating back to the 17th century and a torii gate from the 18th century. Visitors can explore the shrine grounds, which include a sacred pond and several shrines dedicated to other regional kami.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Yabu no Kanezumi
- Kami enshrined
- Yabu no Kanezumi, Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- Coordinates
- 35.6991993, 139.7870937
Visitor tip
To respect the shrine's traditions, please remove your shoes before entering the main hall and make an offering of coins or incense to the kami.
Cultural notes
Suka-jinja Shrine is associated with the legend of a great flood that occurred in the area, which was said to have been caused by the goddess Susanoo-no-Mikoto. The shrine also hosts a annual festival in July to celebrate the founding of Ichikawa and to honor the kami.
Historical note
Founded in 1651 during the Edo period.