Sarutahiko Shrine
猿田彦神社
Mie · Ise-shi
Sarutahiko Guidance
Shikinaisha
Ichinomiya (Ise Province)
Tsubaki Grand Shrine
椿大神社
/ Tsubaki Okamiyashiro
Admission
Free
Goshuin (Temple Seal)
300 yen
Access
See details
Hours
5:00-17:00
Overview
Tsubaki Grand Shrine is the head of over 2,000 shrines dedicated to Sarutahiko-no-Okami, the deity who guided the grandson of Amaterasu during his descent from heaven to earth. As such, Sarutahiko is revered as the divine guide who shows the way on all paths in life. The shrine also enshrines Ame-no-Uzume-no-Mikoto, the goddess of performing arts who famously danced to lure Amaterasu from the heavenly cave. She is the wife of Sarutahiko in mythology.
Enshrined Deities
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primary Deity
God of crossroads, guidance, travel safety, and earthly blessings; leader of the earthly deities
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Blessings
Shrine Network
Sarutahiko Head shrine (souhonsha)
Did You Know?
💡
The shrine has a branch in Granite Falls, Washington, USA -- one of the few Shinto shrines in North America.
Source: documented
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
34.9514, 136.4908
Physical Address
1871 Yamamoto-cho, Suzuka-shi, Mie
三重県鈴鹿市山本町1871
Access
Suzuka Station (Kintetsu)
Hours
5:00-17:00
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 Tsubaki Grand Shrine?
Tsubaki Grand Shrine is the head of over 2,000 shrines dedicated to Sarutahiko-no-Okami, the deity who guided the grandson of Amaterasu during his descent from heaven to earth. As such, Sarutahiko is revered as the divine guide who shows the way on all paths in life. The shrine also enshrines Ame-no-Uzume-no-Mikoto, the goddess of performing arts who famously danced to lure Amaterasu from the heavenly cave. She is the wife of Sarutahiko in mythology.
Where is Tsubaki Grand Shrine located?
Tsubaki Grand Shrine is located in Suzuka-shi, Mie. The full address is: 1871 Yamamoto-cho, Suzuka-shi, Mie.
What deities are enshrined at Tsubaki Grand Shrine?
The enshrined deities are: Sarutahiko Okami, Amenouzume no Mikoto.