Shinto shrine
Tamura Jinja
田村神社（たむらじんじゃ）
Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture
The ichinomiya (chief shrine) of Sanuki Province, in Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture. It enshrines five kami, Yamatototohimomosohime no Mikoto, Isaserihiko no Mikoto, Sarutahiko no Ōkami, Amenokaguyama no Mikoto and Ameitane no Mikoto, who are together called Tamura no Ōkami.
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: Yamatototohimomosohime no Mikoto, Isaserihiko no Mikoto, Sarutahiko no Ōkami, Amenokaguyama no Mikoto and Ameitane no Mikoto (together called Tamura no Ōkami)
History and things to know
According to the shrine's records, its shrine buildings are said to have been founded in Wadō 2 (709). It received Junior Fifth Rank, Lower Grade, in Kashō 2 (849), became an official shrine and a Myōjin Taisha in Jōgan 3 (861), and was later designated the ichinomiya of Sanuki Province. The shrine explains that there is a deep pool beneath the floor of the inner sanctuary, and because the lords of the domain prayed there in times of flood and drought, it was also called Jōsui Daimyōjin.
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)
- 田村神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-21 確認）
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