Shinto shrine
Sasaki Jinja
沙沙貴神社（ささきじんじゃ）
Ōmihachiman, Shiga Prefecture
A shikinaisha (shrine listed in the Engishiki) in Azuchi-chō, Ōmihachiman, enshrining five kami in four seats, beginning with Sukunahikona no Kami, as Sasaki Daimyōjin. It is known as the ujigami (clan kami) of the Sasaki Genji and the Ōmi Genji.
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: Sukunahikona no Kami, Ōbiko no Kami, Emperor Nintoku, Emperor Uda, Prince Atsuzane (five kami in four seats, as Sasaki Daimyōjin)
History and things to know
According to the official guide, there is a legend that Sukunahikona no Kami crossed the sea in a boat made from a bean pod and came to the village of Sasaki, and it is regarded as an ancient shrine whose name is listed in the Engishiki. From the Kamakura period onward Emperor Uda and Prince Atsuzane were also enshrined, and it became the clan kami of the Sasaki family. The present main sanctuary, gonden and worship hall were rebuilt by the Kyōgoku family of the Marugame domain after a fire at the end of the Edo period.
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)
- 沙沙貴神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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