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Yaegaki Shrine
〒690-0035 島根県松江市佐草町２２７
Located in Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture, this shrine was formerly known as Sakusa Shrine. It is widely revered as a shrine for matchmaking and marriage, based on the legend of Susanoo-no-Mikoto and Kushinada-hime.
Enshrined deities
Susanoo-no-Mikoto, Kushinadahime, Okuninushi-no-Okami
History
According to shrine tradition, the site was originally established at Suga Shrine, where Susanoo-no-Mikoto built a residence with Kushinada-hime after slaying the Yamata-no-Orochi (Eight-Forked Serpent). Later, the enshrined deities were moved to the grounds of Sakusa Shrine, which enshrined Aohata-Sakusa-Hiko-no-Mikoto. In 878 CE (Genkei 2), the shrine was granted the divine rank of Junior Fifth Rank, Upper Grade. In 1878 CE (Meiji 11), it was renamed Yaegaki Shrine. In 1981 CE (Showa 56), it was added to the list of Special Shrines under the Association of Shinto Shrines.
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Blessings
Based on the legend of Susanoo-no-Mikoto and Kushinada-hime, the shrine is believed to bring good fortune in love and marriage. Visitors can also perform a love divination ritual at the Mirror Pond.
What visitors say
The shrine grounds feature the 'Mirror Pond,' where visitors cast coins onto sheets of washi paper to divine their romantic future based on how long and far the paper floats before sinking. Many worshippers visit for this unique experience. The shrine offers a wide variety of omamori (protective amulets) in different types and colors, and Goshuin (calligraphic seal stamps) are available. The atmosphere is refreshing, becoming increasingly sacred as one proceeds toward the inner sanctuary.
Opening hours
- Monday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Tuesday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Wednesday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Thursday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Friday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Saturday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Sunday: 9:00 – 17:00
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