Shizuoka Sengen Shrine
The shrine complex of Suruga Province’s principal shrine, associated with Tokugawa Ieyasu and boasting a history of two thousand years
Affectionately known as “Osen-gen-sama,” Shizuoka Sengen Shrine is the place where Tokugawa Ieyasu held his coming-of-age ceremony while serving as a hostage to the Imagawa clan—a place that can be called the “origin of the ruler of the realm,” where he first harbored his grand ambitions.
The shrine grounds are lined with a magnificent complex of shrines, all lacquered and painted in vivid colors.
Its beauty, often described as the “Nikko of the Tokai region,” is truly breathtaking; 26 structures, including the main hall standing 25 meters tall, have been designated as Important Cultural Properties.
Currently, the “Heisei-Reiwa Grand Renovation,” which began in 2014, is underway.
Through this massive project, expected to take about 20 years, the shrine is preserving its beauty and traditions of faith for future generations.
Seven shrines are enshrined within the spacious grounds, centered around the three main shrines: Kanbe Shrine, Asama Shrine, and Otoshimioya Shrine.
The “Seven Shrine Pilgrimage,” which involves visiting all of these, is said to grant “all wishes,” and the grounds are bustling with worshippers walking the path with their hearts full of hope.
Themes
- Kambe Shrine
- Shizuoka Sengen Shrine
- Shizuoka Sengen Shrine
- Shizuoka Sengen Shrine
- Shizuoka Sengen Shrine
Basic Information
- Address
- 102-1 Miyagasaki-cho, Aoi Ward, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture 420-0868
- Telephone Number
- 054-245-1820（Representative, Shizuoka Sengen Shrine）
- Fax number
- 054-248-0360
- Access
[Car]
Approximately 15 minutes from the Shizuoka Interchange on the Tomei Expressway
Approximately 15 minutes from the Shin-Shizuoka Interchange on the Shin-Tomei Expressway[Public Transportation]
From JR Shizuoka Station, take the Shizutetsu Just Line bus on the Abe Line or the Miwa-Oya Line for about 8 minutes, then get off at the "Aka-Torii Sengen Shrine Entrance" stop—it’s right there.- Car Park
[Standard-sized vehicle]
90 spaces
*Parking in the First Parking Lot is restricted to visitors coming to worship.
*During the New Year, the Nijukai Festival, and Shichi-Go-San, the roads around the shrine become very congested, so please use the nearby paid parking lots.[Large vehicle]
6 units[Paid/Free]
Free- Website
*Please note that business hours, holidays, and prices are subject to change, so please check with the contact information provided before visiting.
