Tsubaki Grand Shrine
椿大神社
Mie · Suzuka-shi
Sarutahiko Ichinomiya Guidance
Sarutahiko Shrine
猿田彦神社
/ Sarutahiko Jinja
Admission
Free
Goshuin
300 yen
Access
10 min walk
Hours
Dawn to dusk
Overview
Sarutahiko Jinja in Ise, Mie Prefecture, enshrines Sarutahiko Okami, the earthly deity who guided the heavenly messenger Ninigi-no-Mikoto upon his descent (Tenson Korin). As the original Michihiraki ("path-opening") deity, Sarutahiko is venerated throughout Japan as a guide for safe travel, career advancement, and the achievement of goals. The Ujikonomi family has served as hereditary priests of this shrine for over 2,000 years, one of the longest unbroken priestly lineages in Japan.
History
1887
Shrine officially registered and reorganized under the Meiji shrine system.
Enshrined Deities
⛩
primary Deity
God of crossroads, guidance, travel safety, and earthly blessings; leader of the earthly deities
Blessings
Shrine Network
Sarutahiko Major shrine
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
34.4619, 136.7197
Physical Address
2-1-10 Uji Urata, Ise-shi, Mie
三重県伊勢市宇治浦田2-1-10
Historical Province
Ise Province
Access
Isuzugawa Station (Kintetsu)
10 min walk
Hours
Dawn to dusk
Visitor information last verified: 2026-04-06. Please check the official website for the latest details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
What is Sarutahiko Shrine?
Sarutahiko Jinja in Ise, Mie Prefecture, enshrines Sarutahiko Okami, the earthly deity who guided the heavenly messenger Ninigi-no-Mikoto upon his descent (Tenson Korin). As the original Michihiraki ("path-opening") deity, Sarutahiko is venerated throughout Japan as a guide for safe travel, career advancement, and the achievement of goals. The Ujikonomi family has served as hereditary priests of this shrine for over 2,000 years, one of the longest unbroken priestly lineages in Japan.
Where is Sarutahiko Shrine located?
Sarutahiko Shrine is located in Ise-shi, Mie. The full address is: 2-1-10 Uji Urata, Ise-shi, Mie.