Shinto shrine
Matsudo Jinja
松戸神社（まつどじんじゃ）
Matsudo, Chiba Prefecture
A shrine in Matsudo, Matsudo City, enshrining Yamato Takeru no Mikoto. In the Edo period it stood in the post town of Matsudo-juku and was also revered by the Mito Tokugawa family.
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 kami: Yamato Takeru no Mikoto
History and things to know
According to shrine tradition, Yamato Takeru no Mikoto is said to have met up with his attendants near here during his eastern campaign, and the shrine is said to have originated when a small shrine was later built where he had set up camp. Matsu-sato (the village of waiting) is also said to be the origin of the place name Matsudo. The shrine building is said to have been founded in Kan'ei 3 (1626), and the shrine was once called Mitake Daigongen.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
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)
- 松戸神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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