Overview
Matsubara Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Tsuruga, Fukui Prefecture. It enshrines Takeda Kounsai and 411 others who lost their lives in the Tengu Party rebellion, making it a place closely tied to the history of the late Edo period. Its quiet precincts invite reflection on that turbulent era.
Highlights
- ●Main hall enshrining Takeda Kounsai and others
- ●A memorial site linked to the Tengu Party rebellion
- ●A quiet shrine set in Tsuruga
- ●A visit that recalls late-Edo history
History
The shrine enshrines Takeda Kounsai and a total of 411 people who died in the Tengu Party rebellion. It is remembered as a place that honors those who perished in the upheavals at the close of the Edo period.
Access
The shrine stands in Tsuruga, Fukui Prefecture. Please check maps and official sources for detailed directions.
Best season
Worship is possible year-round, but the calm of autumn among the trees and the stillness of the early morning hours are especially recommended.
Map
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Suggested itinerary
- 1Pass through the torii and walk the approach
- 2Offer prayers at the main hall
- 3Reflect on late-Edo history in the precincts
- 4Head out to explore central Tsuruga
Did you know?
💡 A specific figure of 411 people, alongside Takeda Kounsai, is handed down as those enshrined here, commemorating the victims of the late-Edo Tengu Party rebellion.
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