Fuseno Shrine

Overview

Fuseno Shrine stands in the Sangawa area of Sanuki City, Kagawa Prefecture. It is counted among the twenty-four "shikinaisha" of Sanuki Province, shrines listed in the Engishiki register, a designation that points to its long-standing official recognition in the region.

Highlights

• ●Its status as one of the Engishiki-listed shikinaisha shrines
• ●Its place among the twenty-four shrines of ancient Sanuki Province
• ●The quiet rural setting of Sangawa, Sanuki City
• ●Surrounding fields and countryside scenery around the shrine grounds

History

The Engishiki, compiled in 927, already listed this shrine among the officially recognized shrines of Sanuki Province, suggesting its origins predate that compilation. Beyond this designation, detailed founding legends or information on the enshrined deity are not well documented, so visitors are encouraged to confirm details through official local sources before visiting.

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Pass through the torii gate and take in the shrine grounds
2. 2Pay respects at the main hall, reflecting on its Engishiki-era history
3. 3Stroll through the rural landscape of Sangawa, Sanuki City
4. 4Combine the visit with other shikinaisha shrines of Sanuki Province nearby

Did you know?

💡 A "shikinaisha" is a shrine recorded in the Engishiki, a Heian-period legal compendium, meaning the imperial court formally recognized its status at the time. Fuseno Shrine is one of the shrines carrying this designation.

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