Tokorozawa Shinmei Shrine

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An ancient Japanese Shinto Shrine in Tokorozawa, Saitama.

Tokorozawa Shinmei Shrine During New Years

[edit] History

Tradition holds that Tokorozawa Shimei Shrine was founded in the year 110 A. D. by Yamatotakeru no mikoto during his conquest of eastern Japan. Three Shinto gods are enshrined: Amaterasu Omikami, Ukanomitamano Mikoto, and Omonoushino Kami.

[edit] Festivals

The major festivals held are:

  • January 1 – Gantan-sai (New Year’s Festival)
  • February 3 – Setsubun (traditional beginning of spring)
  • April 21 – Chi-sai
  • First Sunday in June – Ningyo-kuyo (Doll’s day)
  • September 15 – Tai-sai

[edit] References

  • Tokorozawa Shinmei Shrine Records
  • Tokorozawa Tourist Association


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