Sakuragi Jinja Explained

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

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

References

  1. Web site: 2017-12-14 . Sakuragi Shrine of Cherry Blossoms - Noda, Chiba . 2024-04-09 . JapanTravel . en.
  2. Web site: Sakuragi Shrine . 2024-04-09 . sky-noda.jp.
  3. Web site: 櫻木神社について – 櫻木神社 しあわせの桜咲く . 2024-04-09 . ja.

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