Shinto shrine
Sakitama Jinja
前玉神社（さきたまじんじゃ）
Gyōda, Saitama Prefecture
A shrine next to the Sakitama burial mounds in Gyōda, with its shrine buildings standing on top of a mound called Sengenzuka. It enshrines two kami, Sakitamahiko no Mikoto and Sakitamahime no Mikoto.
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: Sakitamahiko no Mikoto, Sakitamahime no Mikoto
History and things to know
According to the official history, it is an ancient shrine whose name appears in the Engishiki of the Heian period, and it is said to have also been written 幸魂神社. The shrine relates that the name of Sakitama District, which comes from this shrine, later became Saitama District and led to the name of the prefecture. It also introduces a theory that worship here goes back to the Kofun period.
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)
- 前玉神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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