Sasutahiko Shrine

Shrine

3.5

"This is the guardian shrine of Wakayama Castle and is located the south of the castle's Okaguchi Gate in the Kataoka district. Known to locals as the ""Oka no Miya,"" the shrine's history extends back over 1,000 years. The shrine is dedicated to Michiomi-no-Mikoto, ancestor god of the Otomo clan, and his grandson Otomo-no-Sadehiko-no-Mikoto. The shrine is also believed to grant worshippers improved fortunes due to its association with Tokugawa Yoshimune, the fifth lord of Kishu Domain, who experienced much success in life, and people from across the country come here seeking better luck. The shrine enshrines the beloved horse of Yoshimune as a sacred horse, and the faithful worship it as a deity providing better fortunes and protection from evil. The Oka no Sato Kofun tomb, estimated to date to around the sixth century, is also located on the shrine's grounds and can be viewed by visitors for free."

Spot details

Address: Wakayama Wakayama-shi Kataokacho 2-9 Map
Area: Wakayama City Suburbs Area
Phone: 0734226576
Hours: 6:00-19:00
Closed: open everyday
Fees: Free
Parking Lot: Available 5spaces
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Estimated stay time: 0-30 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

吉宗公拾い親神社として知られています

Reviewed : 2021.04.29

ご祭神は、道臣命、大伴佐氐比古命の式内社で旧県社とのことです。和歌山城の近くなのですがちょっと奥まった場所にあるので、なかなかたどれつけづに、近くを車で何周もぐるぐるさまよってしまいました。よく場所を確認して訪れることをお勧めします。吉宗公拾い親神社として知られています。
徳川吉宗の拾い親の神社

Reviewed : 2019.07.17

徳川吉宗にちなみ、絵馬が徳川吉宗の絵馬があります。神社はあまり広くなく、目立つものもありませんでした。
岡公園の脇を進みます

Reviewed : 2019.01.06

岡公園のすぐ脇に大きな石柱があります。こちらが参道のようです。徳川吉宗にゆかりのあるお寺という事で、歴史好きな方には特にお奨めしたいスポットです。