＜Izumo no Kuni Ninomiya Sada Shrine＞A Historic and Revered Shrine, the Ninomiya of Izumo Province｜Matsue,OkiFor recommended sightseeing and leisure spots inTabiiro

A Historic and Revered Shrine, the Ninomiya of Izumo Province

Sada Shrine, located in Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture, is said to be a place where the eight million gods gather. Renowned as the Ninomiya (Second Shrine) of Izumo Province, it has a long and distinguished history and has been cherished by the people of Matsue for centuries. The enshrined deity, Sada-no-Ōkami, also known as Sarutahiko Ōkami, is one of the four most revered deities in Izumo Province. The deityis believed to offer divine guidance that supports a joyful and prosperous life—blessings such as protection from misfortune, good fortune, longevity, safety in land and sea travel, and peace in land development.

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Tanaka Shrine, a Kitaden Branch Known for Cutting Unlucky Ties

As a branch of the main shrine's northern hall, Tanaka Shrine features two halls set back-to-back: the east hall, said to cut off bad relationships, and the west hall, believed to bring good ones. This ancient shrine, with records dating back to before the Nara period, is known for helping to remove difficult and unwanted ties, including those between romantic partners. Many visitors come to pray and reflect. Unique fortune slips can also be found beside the shrine hall.

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Utakisha Shrine – For Beauty, Purity, and Inner Peace

As Shimoteruhime-no-Mikoto, the enshrined deity, is known as a beautiful goddess, this auxiliary shrine is believed to lead worshippers toward both inner and outer beauty and purity. Prayers are offered through ofuda (paper charms), ema (wooden plaques), and omamori (protective amulets). Visitors write their wishes on charming ema, which are then hung at the shrine. A cherry blossom shape can be removed from the ema, placed in a small bag, and carried home as a personal talisman.

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Sacred Grounds Filled with Shrines and Notable Sites

Sada Shrine, where the eight million gods are said to gather, offers a wealth of points of interest, including subordinate shrines and notable landmarks. The main sanctuary consists of three Taisha-zukuri–style halls built side by side—an exceptional architectural feature that has been designated an Important Cultural Property of Japan. Don’t miss the Yumi-ishi (bow stone), which is associated with the birth of the enshrined deity, Sada-no-Ōkami.

01. Udaki Shrine is said to lead both body and mind to beauty and purity, featuring unique prayer methods using talismans, ema (votive plaques), and Hana-mamori (flower charms).
02. A special goshuin (temple seal) unique to Sada Shrine is available.
03. A variety of cute amulets and offerings attract visitors.

Izumo no Kuni Ninomiya Sada Shrine

Address

73 Sadamiyanai, Kashima Town, Matsue City, Shimane

Access

[Car] Approximately 21 minutes from Matsue Nishi IC on the Sanin Expressway [Train] Approximately 16 minutes by car from Matsue Station on the JR Sanin Main Line

Official Website

http://sadajinjya.jp/

TEL

+81-852-82-0668Please inform the staff that you found us through "Tabiiro."

FAX

+81-852-82-0668

SNS

Business hours

12:00 A.M. to 12:00 A.M. (24-hour operation)

Entry available 24 hours
Reception: 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

Regular Holiday

Open all-year-round

Fee

Goshuin: 300 yen, Prayer tally/Good luck charm for cutting off bad relationships: 1,000 yen *If purchased together, it is 1,800 yen, Ema/Flower charm: 1,800 yen, Prayer: From 5,000 yen, Prayer for cutting off bad relationships: From 80,000 yen *Advance reservation required

Parking

30 spaces

Event information

Setsubun Festival: Setsubun Day in February
Naorai Festival: May 3th
Kamiariurazuki Festival: From May 20th to May 25th
Kamiariurazuki Closing & Farewell Ceremony: May 31st
Minazuki Purification Ceremony: June 30th
Rice-Planting Festival: July 15th
Goza-gae Festival: September 24th
Reisai (Annual Grand Festival): September 25th
Kamiari Festival: From November 20th to November 25th
Niiname Festival (Harvest Festival): November 23rd
Kamiari Closing & Farewell Ceremony: November 30th