Tate Shrine

Overview

Tate Shrine (Tate-jinja) stands in Tsurugi, Mima District, Tokushima Prefecture. It is counted among the Shikinaisha of Awa Province, meaning it appears in the Engishiki Jinmyocho, the ancient register of shrines officially recognized by the imperial court. As a venerable old shrine with a long history, it has gathered local faith while resting quietly amid the nature of Tsurugi, at the foot of the Tsurugi mountain range.

Highlights

• ●A venerable old shrine listed among the Shikinaisha of Awa Province
• ●A quiet precinct surrounded by the nature of the Tsurugi range
• ●A dignified, time-honored atmosphere spanning over a thousand years
• ●A calm setting for worship unique to the valleys of Tsurugi

History

Tate Shrine is regarded as one of the Shikinaisha of Awa Province listed in the Engishiki Jinmyocho compiled during the Heian period. In this area, once part of Mima District in old Awa Province, deities have been enshrined since ancient times. A Shikinaisha is a shrine of recognized rank recorded by the court, and Tate Shrine too has been protected and passed down by local people through more than a thousand years of history. For detailed origins and enshrined deities, it is best to check official information.

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Enter Tsurugi and enjoy the mountain valley scenery of the Tsurugi range
2. 2Visit Tate Shrine and savor the quiet charm of a Shikinaisha
3. 3Reflect on the shrine's history within the precinct and its surroundings
4. 4Round off the trip by touring the nature and sights of Tsurugi

Did you know?

💡 A Shikinaisha named in the Engishiki Jinmyocho is proof of a shrine officially recognized more than a thousand years ago. Tate Shrine is one such shrine, and tracing how the character for its name, meaning to build or to raise, connects to ancient faith and place-names offers a pleasure of historical exploration.

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