Shinto shrine
Chiba Jinja
千葉神社（ちばじんじゃ）
Chūō Ward, Chiba, Chiba Prefecture
A shrine in Innai, Chūō Ward, Chiba, whose principal deity is Hokushin Myōken Sonjōō (Ame no Minakanushi no Ōkami), called “Myōken-sama.” Futsunushi no Mikoto and Yamato Takeru no Mikoto are enshrined alongside.
English pages are the site’s own translations of its Japanese pages. The sources cited are in Japanese. 日本語で読む
Prayers associated with this place
Enshrined deities: Hokushin Myōken Sonjōō (Ame no Minakanushi no Ōkami); enshrined alongside: Futsunushi no Mikoto, Yamato Takeru no Mikoto
History and things to know
According to the shrine's tradition, the Chiba clan built a small shrine to a divided spirit of Myōken-sama in a corner of the grounds of Katori Jinja, and in Chōhō 2 (1000) it was revived and refounded as Hokutozan Kongōju-ji. The Myōken Grand Festival, begun in Daiji 2 (1127), continues today, and with the separation of Shinto and Buddhism in Meiji 2 it was renamed Chiba Jinja and became a shrine.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
Opening hours, access, areas open to visitors, and events can change. Please check the latest guidance from the shrine or temple itself before you go.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 千葉神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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