Kikuta Shrine
千葉県
The chief guardian of Tsudanuma since the Heian period — a spiritual anchor of the military city that developed after Emperor Meiji's 1873 exercises
Founded
900
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Shrine
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5 min walk from JR Tsudanuma Station
5-3 Tsudanuma, Narashino, Chiba
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Shrine
Founded 900
1126 years
Enshrined Deity
素盞嗚尊
大国主命
Overview
Kikuta Shrine, enshrined in Tsudanuma, Narashino, is the chief guardian of the Tsudanuma/Narashino area with Susanoo no Mikoto as principal deity. Its founding is said to trace back to the Heian period, and it has served as the center of faith in the community as an ancient shrine in Chiba District, Shimosa Province. Susanoo no Mikoto is known as the heroic deity of the Yamata no Orochi legend and…
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Origins
Kikuta Shrine is traditionally said to have been founded around 900 CE, during the mid-Heian period. Enshrining Susanoo no Mikoto on the land of Chiba District in Shimosa Province, it has long served as the chief guardian deity of the local community. Through the medieval period, the shrine is belie…
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Divine Benefits
Business Prosperity
Healing & Longevity
Matchmaking
Abundant Harvest
Flourishing trade, new-shop openings, successful deals. A central prayer at Inari and Ebisu shrines.
Derived from the enshrined deity "素盞嗚尊・大国主命"
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