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

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About

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

History

Byakko

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

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