Tachibana Shrine
橘樹神社 (茂原市)
Tachibana Shrine honors ancient deities and houses a royal tomb, offering a glimpse into Japan's past.
What it is
- A Shikinai-sha, the second shrine of Kazusa Province.
- Dedicated to Otohime-no-mikoto, Yamato Takeru-no-mikoto, and Oshiyama-no-sukune.
- First mentioned in the Rikkokushi in 877.
- The shrine's crest is the tachibana orange.
What to see
- The main hall, constructed in 1800.
- A kofun behind the main hall, believed to be Otohime-no-mikoto's tomb.
- Tachibanaki-sha Monjo, a Chiba Prefecture cultural property.
- Honno Tachibana Jinja Shaso, a Mobara City natural monument.
When to go
- Annual festival on the day before Health and Sports Day in October.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
千葉県茂原市本納738 Open in Google Maps
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