Sakaki Shrine

📍 Niigata, Joetsu · 4-12 Otecho, Joetsu, Niigata

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Hours

9:00–17:00

Fee

Direct-write

Available

Pre-written

Available

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About

Founded1920
EnshrinedEmperor Meiji, Empress Shoken
RankImperial Shrine (Kanpei Taisha)
FestivalNovember 3 (Annual Festival)
HeritageHonden (Registered Cultural Property)

History

Byakko

Sacred sakaki leaves adorn this ancient shrine in Joetsu. Here, the boundary between human and divine becomes crystal clear. The deities receive endless gratitude for harvests and protection through ages.

Benefits

Sacred protectionInari blessingHarvest abundance

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