Hokkaido Shrine
北海道神宮
Hokkaido · Sapporo
Independent Ichinomiya Development
Shikinaisha
Tsurugi Shrine
劔神社
/ Tsurugi Jinja
Admission
Free
Goshuin
300 yen
Access
See details
Hours
Dawn to dusk
Overview
Tsurugi Jinja in Echizen, Fukui Prefecture, is the ninomiya (second shrine) of the ancient Echizen Province and one of Japan's most venerable sanctuaries. The shrine's great bronze bell, cast in 770 CE, is designated a National Treasure — one of the oldest existing bells in Japan. Legend connects the shrine's founding to the legendary swordsmith deity, and it is also known as an ancestral shrine of the Oda clan, including the warlord Oda Nobunaga.
History
Founding
📄
Documented
770 770
Great bronze bell cast, now designated a National Treasure of Japan.
927
Listed in the Engishiki as a Shikinaisha of Echizen Province.
Enshrined Deities
⛩
primary Deity
God of storms, the sea, and martial valor; also revered as a deity of plague prevention
Blessings
Shrine Network
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
35.9467, 136.1783
Physical Address
113-1 Ota, Echizen-cho, Nyu-gun, Fukui
福井県丹生郡越前町織田113-1
Historical Province
Echizen / Wakasa
Access
Takefu Station (JR Hokuriku Line)
Hours
Dawn to dusk
Bus
Bus from Takefu to Ota
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 Tsurugi Shrine?
Tsurugi Jinja in Echizen, Fukui Prefecture, is the ninomiya (second shrine) of the ancient Echizen Province and one of Japan's most venerable sanctuaries. The shrine's great bronze bell, cast in 770 CE, is designated a National Treasure — one of the oldest existing bells in Japan. Legend connects the shrine's founding to the legendary swordsmith deity, and it is also known as an ancestral shrine of the Oda clan, including the warlord Oda Nobunaga.
Where is Tsurugi Shrine located?
Tsurugi Shrine is located in Nyu-gun, Echizen-cho, Fukui. The full address is: 113-1 Ota, Echizen-cho, Nyu-gun, Fukui.