三宅八幡神社

Japanese Name三宅八幡神社
PrefectureShiga
ReligionShinto
Primary DeityBenzaiten
Coordinates35.0678436, 135.7943047

⛩ AI-enriched content

About this Shrine

Located in the town of Hikata, Shiga Prefecture, Sanzakatsuji Temple is a small Shinto shrine dedicated to the goddess of fortune and prosperity, Benzaiten. The shrine's architecture reflects the Heian period style, with a single gate and a rectangular main hall. According to local legend, the shrine was established in 768 AD by Emperor Kanmu as a sacred site for his mother, Empress Genmei. Over time, Benzaiten became the primary kami enshrined at the shrine. Visitors can experience the serene atmosphere of the shrine's garden and enjoy traditional tea ceremonies during the annual Autumn Leaves Festival.

Cultural Significance

As a Shinto shrine dedicated to Benzaiten, Sanzakatsuji Temple is believed to bring good fortune and prosperity to its devotees. The annual Autumn Leaves Festival is an important event in the town's calendar, with traditional tea ceremonies and food stalls offering local specialties such as yuba (tofu skin) and kaiseki cuisine.

Enshrined Deities

Benzaiten

Location

Spot an error?

This shrine data is sourced from OpenStreetMap. You can submit a correction or edit it on OpenStreetMap.

Shrine data © OpenStreetMap contributors, under the Open Database License.

Japanese Culture Network

Japanese Wood Joints

Ancient joinery techniques of Japanese master craftsmen

ShrinePuzzle

Directory of Japanese board games and traditional games

Kohibou

Japanese coffee culture — kissaten, third wave and brewing guides

E2Japan

Explore Japan's landmarks, shrines and hidden locations

The 725 Club

SNES and Super Famicom collection tracker

Spaceship Adventures

Hoshi no Isan — a Japanese-aesthetic space RPG in development

Japan In Pixels

A pixel art map of Japanese culture — coming 2027

CSSKitsune

Japanese-aesthetic design tokens & AI-ready UI prompts

Shinto Wisdom app icon
Free App · No Ads · Offline

Shinto Wisdom Daily Practice

by 10k Game Studio

Every day, one teaching. One moment of stillness.
Kanji, meaning, and a quiet reflection — rooted in the philosophy behind Japan's forests, seasons, and sacred silences.

結び Musubi 清め Harae 自然 Shizen 間 Ma 誠 Makoto + 45 more
Get it on Google Play