Shinto shrine
Sakuragi Jinja
櫻木神社（さくらぎじんじゃ）
Noda, Chiba Prefecture
A shrine in Sakuradai, Noda, enshrining Uka no Mitama no Mikoto, Takemikazuchi no Mikoto, Izanagi no Mikoto and Izanami no Mikoto. The official guide describes it as the oldest shrine in Noda.
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: Uka no Mitama no Mikoto, Takemikazuchi no Mikoto, Izanagi no Mikoto, Izanami no Mikoto
History and things to know
According to the shrine's records, it is said to have begun in Ninju 1 (851), in the Heian period, when Lord 嗣良, said to be the third son of Fujiwara no Fuyutsugu, moved here and enshrined Uka no Mitama no Mikoto beneath a great cherry tree, later enshrining Takemikazuchi no Mikoto as well (there are various views about Lord 嗣良).
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)
- 櫻木神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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