Shirako Shrine

Shrine
This shrine located in Chosei County, Chiba Prefecture is said to have been founded in 1048 when praying for and dedicating it to Okuninushi no Okami. Its nickname is Shirako-sama, and every spring it holds the Otaue Matsuri (rice-planting festival) that is a designated intangible cultural property. The festival prays for the fertility of the five grains and for prosperous business, and is a rare advance blessing ritual performed indoors.

Spot details

Address
Chiba Pref. Chouseigunshirakomachi Seki 5364 map map Map
Phone
0475333124
Hours
[Prayer Hours of Operation]8:00-15:00
Closed
open everyday
Fees
[Admission fee to worship]Free
Parking Lot
Available(150spaces)
Credit Card
Not available
Smoking
Available (Smoking space (outdoor) Available)
Wi-Fi
Available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day
Yes
Estimated stay time
0-30 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Available
Infant friendly
Available

Information Sources:  NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

  • The shrine turned out to be much grander and with a lot of history than I had expected.
    4.0 Reviewed : 2023.01.03
    I visited this shrine on the inland of Kujuukurihama Beach in early December 2022. I had not known the existence of the shrine until this visit. The shrine turned out to be much grander and with a...
  • パワースポット
    4.0 Reviewed : 2023.05.06
    白子町のホテルに泊まる前に時間があったので、白子大明神をお参りすることにしました。行くと、境内入口付近には、チューリップが植えられており、キレイに咲いてました。鳥居をくぐると、お手水とところには、蛇と亀の像がありました。参りして、横に進むと、巨大な銀杏の御神木があり、また木の大きなキレイなあまびえ像もありました。白子神社は「白蛇」を守り神として奉っています。平安の昔、崇徳天皇の大治元年...
  • 御神水が湧く井戸があり
    3.0 Reviewed : 2021.03.09
    九十九里海岸は日本でも最も新しい地層がある場所であり、砂地の下の水脈には塩分が含まれることが多い場所です。しかし、この境内からは周囲にはない良い水が湧くということらしく御神水だと書かれていました。ここまで書かれると細かい水質が知りたい!!!

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