Tsuchizaki Shinmeisha
土崎神明社
A historic shrine on former castle grounds hosting a major cultural festival recognized for its intangible folk heritage.
What it is
- A Shinto shrine dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu Omikami.
- Founded in 1620 by Kawaguchi Sojiro to guard the town of Tsuchizaki Minato.
- The site occupies the former grounds of Dewaminato Castle.
- Ranked as a prefectural shrine in 1881.
What to see
- The main shrine grounds featuring Okuninushi Shrine and Nishinomiya Shrine.
- Traditional Hikiyama festival floats during the annual July celebrations.
- A dedicated parking lot area for visitors arriving by car.
When to go
- July 20 and 21 for the annual Hikiyama festival.
- January 1 to observe the traditional New Year festival.
Getting there
- A two-minute walk from JR Tsuchizaki Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Tsuchizaki Shinmeisha Open in Google Maps
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