Shinto shrine
Tatsuki Jinja
龍城神社（たつきじんじゃ）
Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture
A shrine in the honmaru (main enclosure) of Okazaki Castle, where Tokugawa Ieyasu was born. It enshrines Tokugawa Ieyasu, together with Honda Tadakatsu Ason, the kami of heaven and earth (tenjin chigi) and the spirits of those who died for the nation (gokoku eirei).
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: Tokugawa Ieyasu, Honda Tadakatsu Ason, tenjin chigi, gokoku eirei
History and things to know
According to shrine tradition, on the day 西郷稠頼 built a castle on this site, a dragon kami appeared at the keep and was enshrined as the guardian of the castle. Ieyasu was born in this castle in Tenbun 11, and after his death a Tōshōgū was enshrined within the castle in honor of his achievements. Honda Tadakatsu was later enshrined together with him; it became a prefectural shrine in Taishō 3, and the rebuilding of the shrine buildings was carried forward in Shōwa 37.
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)
- 龍城神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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