What is Sarutahiko-JinjaShrine and Sarume-JinjaShrine, the shrines where the strongest blessings reside that are essential for visiting Ise?

Article production / Mie Travel Ambassador Rio Nishioka

Narrator/voice actor living in Mie Prefecture. We are disseminating the charms of Mie Prefecture with a focus on Ise-Shima, where I was born and raised.

▼Table of contents

• What is Sarutahiko-JinjaShrine?
• What is the enshrined deity, Sarutahiko Okami?
• What is the enshrined deity Ota no Mikoto?
• The blessings of the God of Michihiraki
• What is Sarume-JinjaShrine?
• What is the enshrined deity Amenouzumenomikoto no Mikoto?
• Blessings from the god of entertainment, matchmaking, and repose of souls
• Celebrities and athletes also come to worship!
• There are many types of amulets!
• Power spot inside the shrine
• Direction stone (old shrine)
• ripple stone
• Takara stone
• Kotakara Pond
• Omita
• find the octagon
• Sarume Shrine annual festival is held on August 17th and 18th.
• access
• How to go between Geku and Naiku?
• How can I go directly from the station?
• How to go directly by car?
• Visiting time
• parking
• lastly

What is Sarutahiko-JinjaShrine?

When you think of visiting Ise, many people think of IseJingu, but we also recommend visiting Sarutahiko-JinjaShrine!

Sarutahiko-JinjaShrine is located at the intersection leading to Naiku and Oharaimachi (Okage-yokocho).

What is the enshrined deity, Sarutahiko Okami?

Sarutahiko-JinjaShrine, is a god that also appears in the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki.

It is said that she guided Ninigi no Mikoto, the grandson of Amaterasu Omikami, to the earthly world. God of ``Michihiraki'' who acts as a guide at the beginning of things and guides everything in a good direction. It is known as.

It is also the god of traffic safety, and many locals pray here when they buy a new car. A steady stream of worshipers come from all over the country to pray for the blessings of the god of ``Michihiraki.''

What is the enshrined deity Ota no Mikoto?

There is a deep connection between Ota Mikoto and IseJingu!

Ota-no-Mikoto is the ancestor of the Ujito nobility, who have served as chief priests of Sarutahiko-JinjaShrine for generations from ancient times to the present, and is a descendant of Sarutahiko Okami.

A long time ago, when Yamatohime no Mikoto traveled through various countries in search of a place to worship Amaterasu Omikami, Ota Mikoto recommended this place upstream of the Isuzu River in Ise. IseJingu was built because they loved this place so much.

Ota-no-Mikoto and IseJingu have such a deep relationship.

The blessings of the God of Michihiraki

So, what kind of wishes will actually come true?

The main prayers at Sarutahiko-JinjaShrine are as follows.

●Michihiraki　●Traffic safety　●Prosperity in business　●Wife safety　●Architectural safety　●Direction and direction to prevent disasters　●Warding off evil spirits　●Prayers for success in passing the exam　●First shrine visit (100-day pilgrimage)●Shichi-Go-San　●Prayers for safe delivery　●Thank God for blessings　●Fulfillment of one's wishes (first fruits of prayer) (starting from 5,000 yen)

Please check the official website for schedules, as there may be times when you may not be able to receive prayers immediately, such as when a wedding is being held.

What is Sarume-JinjaShrine?

Sarutahiko-JinjaShrine is also located within the precincts of Sarutahiko Shrine, facing the main shrine. Amenouzumenomikoto-no-mikoto, enshrined at Sarume-JinjaShrine, is known as a god that brings good fortune in the entertainment industry and marriage, and is visited by many celebrities.

What is the enshrined deity Amenouzumenomikoto no Mikoto?

When Amenouzumenomikoto shut herself up in a cave called Ama Amanoiwato and the whole world was shrouded in darkness, Tenu Ukeme no Mikoto entertained the eight million gods with her specialty dance. It is said that Amaterasu Omikami became curious about the fun outside and decided to come out of the cave (Amanoiwato).

Since Amenouzumenomikoto Mikoto was skilled in ``Mai'', or ``Entertainment'', he is revered as the ancestor of the performing arts.

Many celebrities and athletes continue to visit the shrine, as it is said to bring blessings for the advancement of performing arts and skills.

It is also said that it was Amenouzumenomikoto Uchime no Mikoto who brought the previously mentioned Sarutahiko no Okami and Kei Kei no Mikoto together, and after sending Kei Kei no Okami off to Takachiho with Sarutahiko Okami, the two moved to the Isuzu River. They returned to this area, which is upstream from the river, and became husband and wife. For this reason, it is also said to be the god of matchmaking. The reason why Sarutahiko-JinjaShrine is located within the precincts of Sarume-JinjaShrine is related to the fact that the two gods are husband and wife.

By the way, the person who gave her the surname ``Sarume'' was Qiongki no Takashi.

The locals affectionately call him ``Sarume-san,'' and he is a very, very grateful deity.

Blessings from the god of entertainment, matchmaking, and repose of souls

●Improvement in entertainment/techniques ●Improvement in sports ●Marriage (not just love, but various good relationships between people, work, etc.)●Requiem

[By the way, why is Sarume-JinjaShrine said to be the god of repose of souls?]

To begin with, Japanese dance is a dance for ``soothing the soul.''​

In Japan, it is called ``tamafuri,'' which is used to revitalize the soul and revitalize it, unlike the Western ``chinkon,'' which calms the souls of the dead. I will do it. Amenouzumenomikoto is said to be the ``father of repose of souls'' that calms people's proud ``hearts'' and guides them in a pure and gentle way, awakening souls that have lost their vitality and giving them youthful vitality. That's what I'm doing.

Celebrities and athletes also come to worship!

There are many banners of famous people that everyone knows! It's fun to look at each one one by one.

The many votive tablets next to the shrine have various wishes written on them, such as improvement in art-related lessons and improvement in sports skills. I also wrote my wish on the votive tablet at Sarume-JinjaShrine! (Here, you can display it as is, or you can add a sticker to protect your privacy.)

The votive tablets at Sarutahiko-JinjaShrine are octagonal.

There are many types of amulets!

[Michihiraki Amulet] 1,000 yen

A charm that will give you the divine virtue of “Michihiraki” and open up the destination of your path and guide you in a good direction.

Purple, black, green, yellow, red, white, red-purple, red-green (8 colors in total)

[First Step Amulet] 1,000 yen

A charm that guides you to a good path when you take the important first step when starting something new.

[Marriage charm] 1,000 yen / red, white (2 colors)

A talisman that brings good relationships between people and things.

[Entertainment charm] 1,000 yen / pink, light blue (2 colors)

A charm for achieving success in music, performing arts, and improving your studies

In addition, there are traffic safety stickers and magnets that are used as reflectors to attach to your car (800 yen), traffic safety charms (1,000 yen), lucky charms for fertility (1,200 yen), and zodiac charms for good luck and warding off evil spirits (800 yen). There are various awards such as yen).

You can get goshuin stamps for 300 yen each at Sarutahiko-JinjaShrine and Sarume-JinjaShrine, and omikuji for 100 yen.

What is the power spot at Sarutahiko-JinjaShrine?

Direction stone (Kodenchi)

Did you know that in the middle of Sarutahiko-JinjaShrine grounds there is an octagonal stone pillar with directions and zodiac signs carved into it?

This is where the temple was before the main shrine was moved to its current location. It is a special place where the shrine was located for a long time until it was constructed in 1933.

Many people touch it every day to wish for good luck.

I asked the Shinto priest at Sarutahiko-JinjaShrine about the order in which you should touch them, but it seems that there is no particular rule.

This is said to be a sacred place where the shrine was originally located, so it is said to be placed here as a sign to prevent people from accidentally stepping on it.

There are various theories, such as it is said to be good if you touch your zodiac sign or a direction related to your zodiac sign, or that your luck will improve if you touch it in a certain order, so if you are interested, please do some research.

ripple stone

There is a ripple stone next to Sarume-JinjaShrine. Speaking of Sazareishi, it is a famous stone that appears in the lyrics of the national anthem ``Kimigayo'' and is considered to be a very auspicious stone.

Ripple stones are actually made up of many pebbles that have hardened together, and have formed into rocks over the years. It's just like Kimigayo's lyrics.

As the pebbles grow into fine rocks, you can feel the power of the stones themselves. I hope it will benefit your future growth.

Takara stone

Go through the torii gate in the grounds of Sarutahiko-JinjaShrine you will find Takara Stone on the right. It is so called because the shape of the stone looks like a ``treasure ship'' and is said to be very auspicious.

Also, this Takara stone is whitish overall, so it looks like a white snake is sitting on it. Since ancient times, white snakes have been believed to bring good luck with money, and it is said to be a very auspicious sight, with ``a white snake riding a treasure ship.''

It seems like everyone is taking pictures and putting it on their mobile phones.

Kotakara Pond

Behind Sarutahiko-JinjaShrine Temizusha, there is a ``Kotakara Pond'' where carp swim. This pond is enshrined as the Musubi no Kami of the Ujito nobility, the chief priests of Sarutahiko Shrine, which Sarutahiko-JinjaShrine continued from the time of myth to the present day. It's really impressive to know that a house has been around since mythological times.

If you are praying for a child, please visit here as well. We were also able to feed the carp.

Omita

Behind the main shrine of Sarutahiko-JinjaShrine, there is a rice field where rice grows.

On May 5th every year, the Ota Festival is held here, where young seedlings are planted to pray for a bumper harvest. (Designated as an intangible cultural property of Mie Prefecture)

In August, Okanda was surrounded by a quiet and sacred atmosphere.

find the octagon

At Sarutahiko-JinjaShrine, you can find many octagonal objects.

There are many octagons, such as the pillars of the torii gate, the pillars of the chozuya, the bonito wood, pillars, and railings on the roof of the main hall, the votive tablets of Sarutahiko-JinjaShrine, and the compass stones.

The octagonal shape means ``direction'' and is a symbol of the divine virtue of excluding all directions. I'm very grateful for this, so please look for it.

Sarume Shrine annual festival is held on August 17th and 18th.

On August 17th, the evening festival will be held from 5:30 p.m.​

At the evening festival, lanterns donated from all over the country are lit one by one, creating a very magical atmosphere. I feel summer when I see the many lanterns decorated at Sarutahiko-JinjaShrine this time of year.

It looks like it will be a lively night with gorgeous performances and stalls lined up this year as well.

In 2023, there will be performances by singer Etsuco from Mie Prefecture, illusionist GAKU, and a Beyblade competition.

The festival will be held on the 18th from 11am.

Since I already have an entertainment amulet, I received the ``Calming God Bell Ryodama'', which is only available for this time of year. The sound of the bell sounds very pure and cool, and it seems that it will lead you to a calm place. In addition to this pink color, there was also green color.

access

Model course by bus

Sarutahiko-JinjaShrine is located between Geku and Naiku.

It's right between the bus routes, so I think it would be smoother to visit Geku, then go to Sarutahiko-JinjaShrine, and then visit Naiku!

If you go by bus from [Geku mae → Sarutahiko-JinjaShrine],

①Toba TobaAquarium / MikimotoPearlIsland (CAN bus)...Approximately 15 minutes

② Naiku mae (via the government building) ・・・Approximately 8 minutes

③ Naiku mae (via Chokokan) ・・・Approximately 15 minutes

You will be riding one of these. (All fares are 330 yen)

There are approximately one bus every 20 minutes, so it's best to take the bus that arrives at the exact time you get to the bus stop.

After visiting Sarutahiko-JinjaShrine, you can walk to Naiku while walking through Okage-yokocho!

To go directly from the station

Of course, you can also go directly by bus from the station! The time required for each bus differs, but the fare remains the same, so it's best to take the bus that arrives at the right time.

From Isuzugawa Station (190 yen)

①CAN Bus...Time required: approximately 4 minutes

② Naiku-mae via Chokokan ・・・Required time: approximately 4 minutes

From Ujiyamada Station (330 yen)

①CAN Bus ・・・Required time: Approximately 22 minutes

②Urata Town ・・・Required time: approximately 12 minutes

③ Naiku-mae via Chokokan ・・・Approximately 22 minutes

④ Naiku mae Via the government building...Time required: approximately 15 minutes

From IseCity Station (330 yen)

①CAN Bus ・・・Required time: Approximately 18 minutes

②Urata Town ・・・Required time: approximately 16 minutes

③ Naiku-mae via Chokokan ・・・Approximately 18 minutes

④ Naiku-mae Via the government building...Time required: approximately 8-11 minutes (varies depending on the time)

If you have time until the bus arrives, one option is to take a taxi!

To go directly by car

There is also a parking lot, so you can also go by your own car!

If coming from the expressway

Ise Expressway Ise Nishi IC → About 5 minutes towards Naiku

*When crowds are expected, such as during the year-end and New Year holidays and Golden Week, Ise Nishi IC may be closed and you may not be able to get off.

In that case, take the Ise Futami-Toba Line to Ise IC → towards Naiku for about 7 minutes.

parking

Parking is free for up to 30 minutes. After that, 300 yen will be charged for every 30 minutes.

* Parking will be free for 90 minutes during prayers. Please bring your parking ticket to the awarding office.

Although the parking lot is very large, we recommend using public transportation such as trains and buses as much as possible on days when congestion is expected.

Visiting time

It is said that you can visit the shrine 24 hours a day, but the reception office and prayer service at Sarutahiko-JinjaShrine are open from 8:30 to 17:00.

*Reception for Kagura until 16:00

Please come and visit us with plenty of time!

lastly

For me, who was born and raised in IseCity, I had the image of Sarutahiko-JinjaShrine as a ``shrine that you visit at turning points in your life,'' such as shrine visits, Shichi-Go-San festivals, and weddings. However, in writing this article, I learned something new, and I realized that there is a shrine nearby that I am very thankful for, and that it has been protected. Since I started working in the entertainment industry, I have always been helped by the existence of Sarume-JinjaShrine.

There are many people who want to have a divine wedding ceremony in Ise, but since it is not possible to have the ceremony at IseJingu, many people choose to have it at Sarutahiko-JinjaShrine! Isn't it wonderful that the path the two of them will take from now on will be guided by Sarutahiko Okami?

I think there is nothing better than visiting Sarutahiko-JinjaShrine when starting something or when you are unsure of which path to take.

When you come to Ise, please visit Sarutahiko-JinjaShrine.

We hope that everyone who visits our shrine will be guided in a better direction in their future lives!

Click here for Sarutahiko-JinjaShrine official website