Jitamate Matsurai Sakatoki Shrine
📍 Kyoto, Oyamapzaki · 46 Tenno, Oyamapzaki Town, Otokuni District, Kyoto
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–17:00
Fee
—
Direct-write
Available
Pre-written
Available
About
Founded1920
EnshrinedEmperor Meiji, Empress Shoken
RankImperial Shrine (Kanpei Taisha)
FestivalNovember 3 (Annual Festival)
HeritageHonden (Registered Cultural Property)
Website www.meijijingu.or.jp/en/
History
Enshrined at Tenno in Oyamapzaki, this shrine has long been revered as deity of sake brewing. The flourishing of sake production in Otokuni owes to this sanctuaryps grace, earning fervent devotion from brewers. It witnesses the sacred union of rice and water becoming fragrant sake. Though sake brewing now declines, this shrineps radiance remains unchanged, captivating the hearts of sake lovers. Revered as guardian of brewing mastery, it continues to be honored.
Benefits
Sake brewingAbundant harvestBrewing mastery