Yatsu Akiba Shrine, located in the town of Kakegawa in Shizuoka Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the forest and the harvest season. The shrine's architecture reflects its historical significance as a sacred place for local farmers, with traditional wooden structures and a thatched roof. Visitors can experience the tranquility of the shrine's gardens and forests, which are said to be inhabited by the spirits of the land.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Tsukuyomi
- Kami enshrined
- Tsukuyomi
- Coordinates
- 34.7441952, 138.9940996
Visitor tip
To fully appreciate the shrine's atmosphere, visit at dawn or dusk when the sunlight filters through the forest canopy, illuminating the shrines' wooden structures.
Cultural notes
Yatsu Akiba Shrine is associated with the mythology of the Tsukuyomi, a god of the moon and agriculture. Locals celebrate the Autumn Equinox Festival here, honoring the spirits of the land and seeking fertility for their crops.
Historical note
The shrine was originally built in the Kamakura period (1185-1333), during the reign of Emperor Go-Daigo.