Sakitama Shrine
前玉神社
Sakitama Shrine sits atop an ancient burial mound, offering a glimpse into Saitama's origins.
What it is
- Ancient Shikinaisha and Gosha shrine in Gyoda City.
- Origin of the place name 'Saitama'.
- Dedicated to Sakitamahiko-no-mikoto and Sakitamahime-no-mikoto.
- Located within the Saitama Kofun Group.
What to see
- Main shrine building on Asamazuka Kofun summit.
- Manyo Toro stone lanterns at staircase entrance.
- Stone torii at the entrance.
- 600-year-old Japanese Podocarp tree.
When to go
- Reitaisai festival is held annually on April 15.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
埼玉県行田市大字埼玉字宮前5450 Open in Google Maps
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