Shinto shrine
Toride Jinja
鳥出神社（とりでじんじゃ）
Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture
A shikinaisha (shrine listed in the Engishiki) regarded as the general guardian shrine (sō-ujigami) of Tomida, Yokkaichi, enshrining Yamato Takeru no Mikoto and Kotoshironushi no Kami as its main kami. In autumn the Kujirabune (whale boat) festival, a national Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property, is held in its grounds.
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: Yamato Takeru no Mikoto, Kotoshironushi no Kami (main kami)
History and things to know
According to shrine tradition, because old documents were lost in two great fires, the details of its founding are not known, but it is said to be an ancient shrine listed in the Engishiki and revered as the central shrine of the Asake region. The shrine's name is said to come from the place where Yamato Takeru no Mikoto, having become a white bird, flew away. There have been cases of its buildings being made with timber from the old sanctuaries of Ise Jingū, and the present main sanctuary was built in Shōwa 4.
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)
- 鳥出神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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