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Arakai Sansha Shrine
〒384-0412 長野県佐久市田口宮代２３９４
This shrine, located in Saku City, Nagano Prefecture, serves as the head shrine (Sonsha) for the Saku District. It features surviving historical structures, including a three-story pagoda from the Muromachi period and the Higashi-Honsha (Eastern Main Hall).
History
An ancient shrine believed to have been a provincial shrine during the Kofun period, it expanded its sphere of influence across a vast area from Saku to Ueda under the influence of the Suwa deities during the feudal era. During the Sengoku period, Takeda Shingen donated a sword to pray for victory in battle. In the Edo period, debates arose regarding whether it should be classified as a Shikinaisha (a shrine listed in the Engishiki codex) as the head shrine of Saku. At the time of the separation of Shinto and Buddhism in the early Meiji period, the three-story pagoda within the precincts was spared from destruction because it was declared a treasure house.
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What visitors say
A shrine with a spacious grounds and a solemn atmosphere. Its landscape is characterized by abundant nature, featuring a large wooden torii gate, a forest of conifers, and a approach lined with giant trees. Behind the worship hall stands a vermilion-painted main hall, and the impressive Kagura-den (Shinto dance hall) is also a highlight. The autumn foliage is beautiful, and many visitors come here for Shichi-Go-San (a traditional ceremony for children aged seven, five, and three).
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