Sakuragi Jinja

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Coordinates: 35°56′16″N 139°52′30″E / 35.93779°N 139.87487°E / 35.93779; 139.87487
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Sakuragi Jinja (櫻木神社) is a Shinto shrine in Noda, Chiba. The shrine was founded in 851 CE by a member of the Fujiwara clan[1] and is the oldest shrine in Noda city.[2] The shrine is a famous spot for cherry blossom viewing and its Japanese language name means "cherry blossom tree shrine".

Enshrined deities[edit]

The major kami enshrined in the shrine is Izanami no Mikoto, Izanagi no Mikoto, Ukanomitama no Mikoto and Takemikazuchi no Miktoto.[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Sakuragi Shrine of Cherry Blossoms - Noda, Chiba". JapanTravel. 2017-12-14. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
  2. ^ "Sakuragi Shrine". sky-noda.jp. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
  3. ^ "櫻木神社について – 櫻木神社 しあわせの桜咲く" (in Japanese). Retrieved 2024-04-09.

35°56′16″N 139°52′30″E / 35.93779°N 139.87487°E / 35.93779; 139.87487

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