Saruda Shrine
猿田神社
Saruda Shrine is an ancient shrine with significant cultural properties, worth visiting for its historical architecture and sacred forest.
What it is
- Ancient shrine founded in the 25th year of Emperor Suinin's reign.
- Enshrines Sarutahiko Okami, Amenouzume no Mikoto, and Kikurihime no Mikoto.
- Became a sub-shrine of Ikuta Shrine during Empress Jingu's era.
What to see
- The current main hall, renovated in 1680.
- Main hall is a Chiba Prefecture Tangible Cultural Property.
- The shrine's forest is a Chiba Prefecture Natural Monument.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
千葉県銚子市猿田町1677 Open in Google Maps
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